Anybody own a 2500HD with the 8100 engine?
Jan 16, 2002 | 02:07 PM
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Re: Anybody own a 2500HD with the 8100 engine?
Thanks Tom! Looks like the 8.1 is just a high torque engine and not much on performance. I don't know how CMNTMXR57 almost kept up with a Mustang if these trucks only run in the 16s stock. And his is a 4 x 4 which is heavier yet. A stock Mustang will run a high 14 or better.
Your 11.5 is the same or slightly better mileage as my 5.9 Dodge.
As I have said, I want a truck that is not made!
Your 11.5 is the same or slightly better mileage as my 5.9 Dodge.
As I have said, I want a truck that is not made!
Jan 16, 2002 | 06:29 PM
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Re: Anybody own a 2500HD with the 8100 engine?
[quote]Originally posted by CMNTMXR57:
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The only other problem I've had with the truck is that something fell off inside the driver's side door and rattles inside it each time I close it.
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There's a TSB for this too. The bolts that hold the power window motor or some part of it come loose.
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The only other problem I've had with the truck is that something fell off inside the driver's side door and rattles inside it each time I close it.
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There's a TSB for this too. The bolts that hold the power window motor or some part of it come loose.
Jan 16, 2002 | 09:20 PM
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Re: Anybody own a 2500HD with the 8100 engine?
If the 8.1 truck had the same weight as the 5.3 it would have ran almost a second faster. The girl that works here drove my 8.1 last week. She just drove it normal (well... her normal, not my normal <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> ) and when she got out she said it felt like it had alot more torque than the supercharged 6.0.
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Jan 17, 2002 | 04:21 AM
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Re: Anybody own a 2500HD with the 8100 engine?
graygmc,
In no way was I casting doubt in CMNTMXR57 statement about keeping up with a Mustang. I was putting more doubt on Motor Trends test results.
Brooke (99RedHawk) ran a low 16 almost(K & N I believe) stock with his 2500HD 4X4 crew cab 6.0 at over 6000 pounds. I feel an 8.1 should do better than a 16.6.
In no way was I casting doubt in CMNTMXR57 statement about keeping up with a Mustang. I was putting more doubt on Motor Trends test results.
Brooke (99RedHawk) ran a low 16 almost(K & N I believe) stock with his 2500HD 4X4 crew cab 6.0 at over 6000 pounds. I feel an 8.1 should do better than a 16.6.
Jan 17, 2002 | 09:11 AM
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Re: Anybody own a 2500HD with the 8100 engine?
My bad Larry, I took it the wrong way. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Wayyy to many people here know me personally including Zbass for me to lie.
Tom, I wasn't aware of that TSB. I was busy concentrating on powertrain ones. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Wayyy to many people here know me personally including Zbass for me to lie.
Tom, I wasn't aware of that TSB. I was busy concentrating on powertrain ones. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Jan 17, 2002 | 11:08 AM
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Re: Anybody own a 2500HD with the 8100 engine?
Lane...it's TSB #00-08-64-003
at least that is the last known reference # I have for it. Just checked and they state that it's a loose window regulator bolt or bolts.
at least that is the last known reference # I have for it. Just checked and they state that it's a loose window regulator bolt or bolts.
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