Why is there no midsize diesel truck? - Page 5

nova · 01-07-2010, 11:27 AM

I think 3/4 ton and up trucks have less stringent emission standards than cars, 1/2 ton trucks, etc but I'm not sure.

TheClassicCarKid · 01-07-2010, 11:27 AM

After careful analysis, I have come to the conclusion that the only sensible thing to do is to put a 6.7 liter cummins in a Colorado and call it a day

springerpete · 01-07-2010, 11:29 AM

I've seriously been toying around with the idea of making biodiesel out of used veggie oil. It seems to get more cost effective every year.

springerpete · 01-07-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nova

I think 3/4 ton and up trucks have less stringent emission standards than cars, 1/2 ton trucks, etc but I'm not sure.

The new emission laws changed all that. That is why the new diesels get terrible fuel mileage compared to the ones just 2-3 years ago.

nova · 01-07-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

urea is pricey.

Odd when all it takes is a football game and a case of beer to make plenty

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-07-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheClassicCarKid

After careful analysis, I have come to the conclusion that the only sensible thing to do is to put a 6.7 liter cummins in a Colorado and call it a day

just go with a 5.9L

less weight, simpler setup, and easy to get 600+ft lbs

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Originally Posted by nova

Odd when all it takes is a football game and a case of beer to make plenty

yeah, but the filtration process is a pain.

*DGthe3* · 01-07-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by springerpete

I've seriously been toying around with the idea of making biodiesel out of used veggie oil. It seems to get more cost effective every year.

fairly easy to make too, so long as you didn't do too bad in highschool chemistry.

0235th · 01-07-2010, 03:50 PM

Id like to see a Silverado or any other full size truck follow an old school 80s Toyota 4wd or even my mitsubishi truck with 32s into the deep bushes or mud pits. good luck.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-07-2010, 04:20 PM

followed it in.... you never said anything about following it out....lmao

Zeus · 01-07-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

followed it in.... you never said anything about following it out....lmao

lmao

0235th · 01-07-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

followed it in.... you never said anything about following it out....lmao

LOL!

nova · 01-07-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 0235th

Id like to see a Silverado or any other full size truck follow an old school 80s Toyota 4wd or even my mitsubishi truck with 32s into the deep bushes or mud pits. good luck.

Well duh, different application. If I'm going into soft terrain, be it mud sand or whatever, lighter is better all other things being equal. The lower your ground pressure is the less sinking you'll encounter...

Zeus · 01-07-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nova

Well duh, different application. If I'm going into soft terrain, be it mud sand or whatever, lighter is better all other things being equal. The lower your ground pressure is the less sinking you'll encounter...

I think the 'lighter is better' is a main point that he's getting at.

And its true... which is why mid sized car's like the Tacoma are more popular for off roading... and more effective. Cheaper too fix as well.

0235th · 01-08-2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

I think the 'lighter is better' is a main point that he's getting at.

And its true... which is why mid sized car's like the Tacoma are more popular for off roading... and more effective. Cheaper too fix as well.

Bingo.

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