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Old 08-04-2016, 03:16 PM   #21
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Larry, I agree wholeheartedly with the "more mileage, same HP" argument, but keep in mind that about a third of the members actually LIE about their mileage. Would you believe that? Huh! Do you believe that the Dodge 1500 is going to average 29 in everyday use? I'll bet you don't.
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Old 08-04-2016, 03:20 PM   #22
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Actually I do. My good friend and Co worker just bought one. He is very fuel conscious and he does not lie. He did a lot of research first and bought it for that very reason. His drive to work is 50 miles one way, mostly highway. He drives it right around 62 mph and has gotten 30 hand calculated, I said 29 because I knew someone would question 30 lol.

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Old 08-04-2016, 04:28 PM   #23
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Trust me I like power as much as the next but what if we could have both, or a happy medium? We haven't seen fuel economy increases in 20 years, some would argue the pre emissions diesels got better mileage than the current ones. But our power ratings are thru the roof. Why? Because that's what sells. So I guess I'm in the minority. I should note I drive a semi for a living. I know what it's like to go slow up a hill, but eventually you do get there. I would love to see a 20-25% improvement in fuel economy even at the expense of a "little" power, just a little lol.

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Old 08-04-2016, 05:42 PM   #24
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Larry337,

If you're in the minority, then we both are. Like you, I'd sure like to see some significant increase in economy. I towed a 34 foot, 9500 pound travel trailer with a 1993 F250 7.3L non-turbo diesel (185HP/338 Torque) with excellent results (except in the mountains). Then, when we bought our 99 SuperDuty with the 7.3L turbo diesel, we never had any issues towing anywhere. The 99 turbo was rated at 235HP/500 pounds of torque. While I like the "bragging rights" that go along with 440/860 specs, I'd gladly "settle" for 350/700 or somewhere around there and a 25% to 35% increase in fuel mileage.

I have no complaints, but when towing at 65MPH, in 6th gear at 1500 RPM and the turbo gauge shows 0 pounds of boost, all that "capability" that I'm fueling is wasted energy. I'd sure like to use that fuel for extra miles......
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Old 08-04-2016, 09:09 PM   #25
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Larry337,

If you're in the minority, then we both are. Like you, I'd sure like to see some significant increase in economy. I towed a 34 foot, 9500 pound travel trailer with a 1993 F250 7.3L non-turbo diesel (185HP/338 Torque) with excellent results (except in the mountains). Then, when we bought our 99 SuperDuty with the 7.3L turbo diesel, we never had any issues towing anywhere. The 99 turbo was rated at 235HP/500 pounds of torque. While I like the "bragging rights" that go along with 440/860 specs, I'd gladly "settle" for 350/700 or somewhere around there and a 25% to 35% increase in fuel mileage.

I have no complaints, but when towing at 65MPH, in 6th gear at 1500 RPM and the turbo gauge shows 0 pounds of boost, all that "capability" that I'm fueling is wasted energy. I'd sure like to use that fuel for extra miles......
EXACTLY! [emoji1]

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Old 08-05-2016, 05:57 AM   #26
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I'm right there with you guys, would love to see a little bump in the MPG's. We can all brag about the power under the hood regardless of which manufacturer one chose, all of these diesels from the big 3 are monsters!
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Old 08-05-2016, 07:23 AM   #27
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And the "trickle of information" continues. Car and Driver was invited to "test drive the new SuperDuty"... Here's their "tidbit": http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review

I'd sure love to see the entire specification sheet, you know, the one like is posted for all the other Ford vehicles on their website.....

C&D did mention that with the new hitch receiver, "Super Duty’s conventional hitch to handle its maximum of 21,000 pounds without needing a fussy, weight-distributing attachment." Apparently it's a 3" receiver with two sleeves which makes it adaptable to 2", 2.5" and 3" towing ball mounts. Hmmmmm I wonder if we'll need a forklift to install the hitch ball ???
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