I heard you can't pull heavy loads with a turbo
How much do you want to pull? Is 80 tons enough for you?
Jan 26, 2005 | 11:05 AM
#12
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From: Sacramento, CA
Originally Posted by BlownChevy
For once, I will have to agree with F8L.....the seas must be parting 
You'd have LOVED to hear my pitch to my buddy about how he should get a Radix for his 02' 2500HD. I drove it for a week while moving into a new house and I would daydream durring my trips back and forth with loads to the new house. I think I almost have him hooked. You'd would have fainted when I told him for his application he'd be happier with the Radix.....
Jan 26, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by F8L Z71
You'd have LOVED to hear my pitch to my buddy about how he should get a Radix for his 02' 2500HD. I drove it for a week while moving into a new house and I would daydream durring my trips back and forth with loads to the new house. I think I almost have him hooked. You'd would have fainted when I told him for his application he'd be happier with the Radix.....
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Jan 26, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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From: Houma, Louisiana
Originally Posted by j4nash
I just talked to this guy and he said that with a turbo on your truck you should not tow heavy loads because you will heat up the turbo to much. Also he said that the STS kit does not run as efficiently because it is not right off the header and that there is loss in efficiency. Is any of this true?
Jan 26, 2005 | 01:08 PM
#15
the guy told me that diesels don't run as hot so they are better for then then for gas. then i asked him about STS since they are in the back and run cooler and he said they don't run as efficiently.
Jan 26, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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From: Houma, Louisiana
Originally Posted by j4nash
the guy told me that diesels don't run as hot so they are better for then then for gas. then i asked him about STS since they are in the back and run cooler and he said they don't run as efficiently.
Jan 26, 2005 | 01:15 PM
#17
i think the guy is full of it because i have never heard of the stuff he was talking about
he said that you could not pull more then 2000 lbs. with there kit and there is no way that can be true.
he said that you could not pull more then 2000 lbs. with there kit and there is no way that can be true.
Jan 26, 2005 | 01:22 PM
#18
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From: Houma, Louisiana
I pull a 8500# fithwheel which is proubly 9500-10000# loaded with all the BS and pull the crap out of it with no problems. The only time that it's under boost is when taking off or going up hill. Most of the time the gauge is 0-10# vac at 70-75 mph. and 3# boost going up steep hills.
Jan 26, 2005 | 06:14 PM
#20
Diesel's exhaust temps are way hotter than gasoline exhuast temps, as long as you're not ridiculously lean. Get an STS, and tell your friend to shove it everytime you pass him going up hill.