Re: New 2001 HD GM trucks

From: Aurelio Lopez (alopez7458@netzero.net)
Date: Sat Oct 07 2000 - 20:46:03 EDT


"Steven T. Ekstrand" wrote:

> Depressing.....
>
> 8.1L Gas Vortec V8 in the newly styled HD trucks 340hp 455lbs torque.
>
> also a 4 valve per cylinder 6.6L Turbo Diesel from Izuzu that puts 300hp
> and 520lbs torque!!!
>
> Both are available with Allison big rig trannies. GM and Ford are duking
> it out now that they have both passed the aging Ram with the v10 or Cummins
> Diesel.
>
> 15,000lb trailer weight! 22,000lb GCVWR!
>
> Time for a MaxiRam! Of course I'd rather have a 5.7L hemi R/T with a
> supercharger....Just wouldn't be able to tow my Yacht.

Forget the yacht, you'll be towing your own Texaco.....

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