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Old 03-10-2010, 07:45 AM
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Its silly season

So this is how it stacks up .Whats your opinion where its all heading ?

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2011 6.6l 397/765 @ 3000/1600 V8 60% new
2011 6.7l 390/735 @ 2800/1600 V8 100% new
2010 6.7l 350/650 @ 3000/1500 I6

Max pickup towing 5th wheel
GM 20,000
Ford 24,400
RAM 18,500
Old 03-10-2010, 08:14 AM
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i'd be interested to see all of them put on a dyno in stock form with the same "setup"
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Personally, I'd be interested in seeing which one gets the best MPG, towing and empty.
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Originally Posted by Jeff in TD
Personally, I'd be interested in seeing which one gets the best MPG, towing and empty.

I'll second that.

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Looks like most videos are showing between 22 and 26 mpg .
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Looks like most videos are showing between 22 and 26 mpg .
That's hard to believe. Especially with the current emissions trucks having a hard time getting 15 mpg. Heck, I'm doing good to get 22 mpg.

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