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Eskimo · 03-18-2011, 03:06 PM

Hot rod - I'm sure you realize that the 8.1's in MDT's aren't running the same HP & TQ as the engine in your dually.. not to mention the propane engines typically are tuned for less power than that (less BTU's/gallon, etc.)

What's the engine in the 6500 rated at?

(I have an 8.1 in my Avalanche and really like it even at 14k gross, but at 23k gross or so, it's gonna be foot to the floor and 40mph on any hill - a guy has the same truck as me and pulled that load and that was his report, with the better aerodynamics of no big box on top)

03-18-2011, 03:06 PM	#5
Eskimo Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 47	Hot rod - I'm sure you realize that the 8.1's in MDT's aren't running the same HP & TQ as the engine in your dually.. not to mention the propane engines typically are tuned for less power than that (less BTU's/gallon, etc.) What's the engine in the 6500 rated at? (I have an 8.1 in my Avalanche and really like it even at 14k gross, but at 23k gross or so, it's gonna be foot to the floor and 40mph on any hill - a guy has the same truck as me and pulled that load and that was his report, with the better aerodynamics of no big box on top) __________________ -Currently window-shopping for a class8 coach conversion...