robincarroll
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Has anyone had any experience with engine power boosters. I have a chevy Duramax diesel and pull a 35' fifth wheel.
swampfox said:One other thing to consider, if I were shopping for a used truck, no matter how nice, I would never buy an owner modified truck!
i have a duramax and i'd stay away from any of those "power tuners". seen horror stories using them. i did install a different intake and larger exhaust and that actually improved my mileage. the duramax should have more than enough power to tow your trailer.......robincarroll said:Has anyone had any experience with engine power boosters. I have a chevy Duramax diesel and pull a 35' fifth wheel.
I'd take that bet............................BronekR said:Just arrived in Rockford, ILL driving my Dodge Ram 2500, stock, powered by 5.9 Cummins diesel engine. Trip originated in SE Georgia covered 1050 miles with cruise set at 71mph throughout the trip that included some mountain driving. And I'm happy to report my mileage was 23.5 MPG hand calculated. I'm not sure the Duramax or Ford can touch that.
GEJim said:All of the newer over the road trucks have engines that can be upgraded with a chip. You pay for the HP that you want. Aircraft engines are the same way. If you want more thrust, you pay for it. The Cummins engine is capable of safely producing far more HP and torque then you get stock from Dodge. That is what sets Cummins above Duramax and Powerstroke. Cummins was designed and built to be a diesel engine and can produce a lot of power. BUT, you go to a Cummins dealer not a Dodge dealer for power enhancements. They are professionals and not backyard mechanics. It is the "think they know what their doing" people that give aftermarket products a bad rap.