In this episode we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of diesel engines in Non-HD trucks. We also discuss the tailgate craze and the new Ford 7.3L Godzilla V8.

Chevy Colorado

GM Silverado

Ford F-150

Ram 1500

Nissan Titan

Cylinder #

I4

I6

V6

V6

V8

Transmission

6

10

10

8

6

Capacity

2.8

3.0

3.0

3.0

5.0

Horsepower

181 @ 3400 RPM

282 @ ?

250 @ 3,200 RPM

240 @ 3600 RPM

310 @ 2300 RPM

Torque

369 @ 2,000 RPM

450 @ 1200 RPM

440 @ 1750 RPM

420 @ 2000 RPM

555 @ 1600 RPM

Towing capacity

7,600

7,800

11,400

8,560

12,760

MPG

19/28

28

22/30

20/27

14/18

Colorado

Silverado

F-150

Ram 1500

Titan

Engine

3.6l V6

5.3l V8

2.7l V6

5.7l V8

5.6l V8

HP

308@6800

355 @ 5600 RPM

325 @ 5000 RPM

395 @ 5600 RPM

390 @ 5800 RPM

Torque (ft-lbs)

275@4000

383 @ 4100 RPM

400 @ 2750 RPM

410 @ 3950 RPM

401 @ 4000 RPM

Fuel Economy

17/24

15/21

20/26

15/21

18hw

Towing Capacity (lbs)

7000

7700

9000

11,600

11000

Price Increase

3980

????

4000

????

(guess $5000)

5200

Cool Tool - Big Larry Flashlight 

https://www.nebotools.com/p/BIG-Larry/363

Awesome Automotive Accessory - Nite Ize Steelie Dash Mount

https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Original-Steelie-Mount/dp/B00BAQKRHY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=steelie+ball&qid=1549726596&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Craigslist Showdown 

Pauls Pick: 1984 Land Rover Defender Race Truck

https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/d/jenison-land-rover-defender/6801072510.html

Isaacs Pick: 1988 Volvo 780 Berton 

https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/d/wayland-1988-volvo-780-bertone/6812633935.html

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