That's with the auto. I have a 92 with the V6 5 speed and tow a 27' popup camper
that weighs about 2500# ad then I have the bed loaded. I have never had a
problem with the truck that could be related to towing. I've gotten 18.5 mpg
towing. Gotta love that V6.
Doug Fedeli
Matt Schroeder wrote:
> Most manufacturers warn against using overdrive while towing.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greig, Doug" <douggr@hazelett.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 2:24 PM
> Subject: DML: RE: VIVA LA V6
>
> I have the 3.92 w/ Suregrip. I'm sure if I was to pull a boat/ trailer, and
> I shut off the OD, I could pull it all day long with no problem. The problem
> I have is at lower rpm's going down the highway and I push down on the go
> peddle, not slamming it down, just a gradual push, the truck reacts very
> sluggishly. Now, if I romp on it, it downshifts like a mother, and sounds
> really good, but it still doesn't seem to haul like I imagined it would. I
> really need to get to a dyno or use the g-tech. I think I may have made the
> truck sound faster, but go slower.
>
> - Doug Greig
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kenneth Berntsen [SMTP:kenneth@berntsen.cc]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 3:22 PM
> > To: 'Greig, Doug '
> > Subject: RE: VIVA LA V6
> >
> > Hey Greig
> >
> > Was just curious what rear ratio you've got.
> >
> > I've got a Gen II with the 3.21 and I'm considering switching out to the
> > 3.55 with a RightLocker so my 6 can pull the boat a little better.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Kenneth
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Greig, Doug
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Sent: 8/8/00 9:47 AM
> > Subject: DML: VIVA LA V6
> >
> > Hey All!
> >
> > I went down to Wayne NJ, and than back up to Lake George NY this
> > weekend.
> > Doing 75-80 with cruise, air, bed loaded, two kids and my wife, I got 21
> > MPG!!!!
> > WOOOHOOO! Needless to say I was happy. Although, I think I'm going to
> > need
> > to get the free flow exhaust and headers. She felt sluggish above 60. I
> > thought she should've pulled a bit better than she did. Maybe that V8 TB
> > is
> > a bit TOO big for the sixer. We'll see what happens after I work on the
> > exhaust system, and the eRam for the intake. Perhaps a supercharger will
> > fix
> > this? Everyone at work says the easiest fix would be to sell the truck
> > and
> > buy a V8. BLASPHAMY I SAY!!!! Don't get me wrong, V8 Daks kick a$$, but
> > I
> > started with this six, and I plan on staying with her till either she
> > (or my
> > wallet) is maxed out!!!
> >
> > VIVA LA V6
> >
> > Doug Greig
> > Winooski VT
> > 98 CC 4X4 V6 Sport
> > Quick D Intake
> > Mod'd V8 TB
> > Accel Coil/Wires
> >
> >
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