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Anyone tow with a Diesel Class C?
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03/02/11 12:33 AM
03/02/11 12:33 AM
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Just been shopping around a little.. 2000, 30 foot, E450 with 7.3 powerstroke. What's one of these weigh? What can u safely tow? Any guesstimates regarding fuel economy?
My car is over 3k so plus trailer I'm around 5k open, or 8k plus with a small enclosed.
Any other experience or opinions are appreciated.
Andrew
11.48 @ 120 with a 1.80 60' 318, stock 1.88 heads, stock 904, Pump Gas, 13 lbs of boost.
9.94 @ 134, 318 on pump gas, 14 lbs w/ Eddies, transbrake 727, 3600 lbs, 3.54 gear and 28's.
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Re: Anyone tow with a Diesel Class C?
[Re: biff426]
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03/03/11 01:06 AM
03/03/11 01:06 AM
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Thanks, I was told by a friend that they were intercooled starting in 98 (gotta verify)
Any other comments??
11.48 @ 120 with a 1.80 60' 318, stock 1.88 heads, stock 904, Pump Gas, 13 lbs of boost.
9.94 @ 134, 318 on pump gas, 14 lbs w/ Eddies, transbrake 727, 3600 lbs, 3.54 gear and 28's.
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Re: Anyone tow with a Diesel Class C?
[Re: topfueldart]
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03/03/11 04:20 PM
03/03/11 04:20 PM
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They were intercooled for the 99 model year, which were built starting in late 98. A 2000 model will have none of the shortcoming of the 99-99.5 model trucks, and will have the features of the 99.5-2003 trucks (the 6.0 debuted in 2003.5). The only issue that I can think of off the top of my head is the 4R100 in the 2000 model year had a mechanical diode that was prone to failure, but it should have forged metal rods which will be helpful. I have a 2002 Powerstroke, and while it has no mechanical diode, it does have powdered metal rods in the engine. For more Powerstroke info than you can shake a stick at, go to www.thedieselstop.com.
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