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**GregWeld** · #**681** 10-02-2012, 05:31 PM

Thought you guys might get a kick out of the engine spec in the new 'rig'...

It's 781 cubic inches

470 Horse power

1650 ft lbs of TQ

Bore = 5.2 Inches

Stroke = 6.15 Inches

Compression ratio = 17.3:1

Holds 42 Quarts of oil

500,000 mile "major component" warranty

EEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA

If geared correctly - best fuel consumption is at 1400 RPM @ 65 MPH
If you gear for a little extra sprightliness -- you gear for 1500 RPM @ 65

**Sieg** · #**682** 10-02-2012, 05:52 PM

Only 10.5 gallons of oil huh? Oh the shame of environmental irresponsibility.

You need to commission this guy to do a GW hood ornament for that beast!
http://www.browndogwelding.com/

NICE TRUCK!

**GregWeld** · #**683** 10-02-2012, 05:58 PM

Scott,

I was laughing to myself when reading these specs.... they just seem so "out there". 781 cubic inches! Really! Holy moly!

**Stuart Adams** · #**684** 10-02-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Scott,

I was laughing to myself when reading these specs.... they just seem so "out there". 781 cubic inches! Really! Holy moly!

I have a motorhome on a columbia chassis that has a MB 450 hp diesel, you won't believe the torque your truck will have.

**GregWeld** · #**685** 10-02-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

I have a motorhome on a columbia chassis that has a MB 450 hp diesel, you won't believe the torque your truck will have.

I may have gone "overboard" --- but I'd talked to other friends that had the smaller 330HP 1000 TQ Cummins -- and they weren't happy.... and the other option was the 450 DD/MB engine so I figured I might as well go for the top of the line version. I'll never wear it out.

The trailer is spec'd out at 20,000 pounds -- so even fully loaded it's only going to be 35,000 with two cars and everything else I can drag along. The truck is rated to haul 62,000 or something like that.

**Sieg** · #**686** 10-02-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Scott,

I was laughing to myself when reading these specs.... they just seem so "out there". 781 cubic inches! Really! Holy moly!

You are going to have a lot of fun with this.

Personally I'm really interested to see what it turns in the quarter.

intocarss · #**687** 10-02-2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Thought you guys might get a kick out of the engine spec in the new 'rig'...

It's 781 cubic inches

470 Horse power

1650 ft lbs of TQ

Bore = 5.2 Inches

Stroke = 6.15 Inches

Compression ratio = 17.3:1

Holds 42 Quarts of oil

500,000 mile "major component" warranty

EEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA

If geared correctly - best fuel consumption is at 1400 RPM @ 65 MPH
If you gear for a little extra sprightliness -- you gear for 1500 RPM @ 65

You realize you're king of the hill

**GregWeld** · #**688** 10-03-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by intocarss

You realize you're king of the hill

Those are some impressive numbers huh buddy!?!?!

I'm not sure why I hadn't done any snooping around on the motor - but when a buddy asked me - I started to investigate and I was blown away by the SIZE of this thing. 6" stroke OMG! And that 5" piston.... But of course -- Max rpm is limited to 1800... well DUH! You suppose they balance each rod and piston to + or - a pound??

Vegas69 · #**689** 10-03-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by intocarss

You realize you're king of the hill

The man already has an ego the size of Montana.

And the truck to go with it.

**GregWeld** · #**690** 10-03-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

The man already has an ego the size of Montana.

And the truck to go with it.

You could have picked a bigger state....