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<blockquote data-quote="TacomaJD" data-source="post: 715305" data-attributes="member: 1780"><p>I know those Tundras have the power and a high tow load rating, but my question would be how does that compare to drivability while towing vs something like a 3/4 ton gasser. Tow load on my old 2500hd 6.0L was only 10,300 lbs per the Googlez, so right along with the Tundra you are describing. But things like how the tranny is geared/shifts, differential gearing, etc also plays a part in "how well it pulls", along with brakes. </p><p></p><p>Here's a comparison between my old 2006 2500HD 6.0 vs my current 2005 1500 z71 5.3L L33 engine.</p><p></p><p>2006 2500HD 6.0L</p><p>HP - 300</p><p>Torque - 360</p><p></p><p>2005 1500 5.3L L33</p><p>HP - 310 </p><p>Torque - 335</p><p></p><p>Very similar numbers, but that 3/4 ton gasser would outpull the **** out of my current truck because of how the tranny is geared, rpms it shifts at, and the 3/4 ton had 4:10's in the diffs. 3/4 ton 6.0 was rated at 10,300 towing capacity, my 1500 5.3 is rated at 7,700 towing capacity, despite little differences in engine specs.</p><p></p><p>I've heard the Tundras are good at pulling ****, just something to think about though. Just because something is "rated" to tow 10k lbs doesn't mean it will be fun doing it, much like your current truck. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Also, I've heard the 8.1 trucks definitely got under 10mpg during normal driving. My old 6.0 truck got around 11mpg under normal driving and 8mpg towing my crawler and all steel car trailer, so idk <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies2/dunno.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":dunno:" title="Dunno :dunno:" data-shortname=":dunno:" /> Best it ever got was 13.5mpg unloaded on the way to Auburn on back roads running 60-65mph.</p><p></p><p>Onepieceatatime has an 8.1 truck, maybe he'll chime in on current fuel economy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TacomaJD, post: 715305, member: 1780"] I know those Tundras have the power and a high tow load rating, but my question would be how does that compare to drivability while towing vs something like a 3/4 ton gasser. Tow load on my old 2500hd 6.0L was only 10,300 lbs per the Googlez, so right along with the Tundra you are describing. But things like how the tranny is geared/shifts, differential gearing, etc also plays a part in "how well it pulls", along with brakes. Here's a comparison between my old 2006 2500HD 6.0 vs my current 2005 1500 z71 5.3L L33 engine. 2006 2500HD 6.0L HP - 300 Torque - 360 2005 1500 5.3L L33 HP - 310 Torque - 335 Very similar numbers, but that 3/4 ton gasser would outpull the **** out of my current truck because of how the tranny is geared, rpms it shifts at, and the 3/4 ton had 4:10's in the diffs. 3/4 ton 6.0 was rated at 10,300 towing capacity, my 1500 5.3 is rated at 7,700 towing capacity, despite little differences in engine specs. I've heard the Tundras are good at pulling ****, just something to think about though. Just because something is "rated" to tow 10k lbs doesn't mean it will be fun doing it, much like your current truck. Also, I've heard the 8.1 trucks definitely got under 10mpg during normal driving. My old 6.0 truck got around 11mpg under normal driving and 8mpg towing my crawler and all steel car trailer, so idk :dunno: Best it ever got was 13.5mpg unloaded on the way to Auburn on back roads running 60-65mph. Onepieceatatime has an 8.1 truck, maybe he'll chime in on current fuel economy. [/QUOTE]
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