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Originally Posted by kaisen
All I'm saying is that ten years ago (2003) you simply couldn't get a 1/2 ton Ford (or GM, or Toyota) that made even 300 horsepower, even with the largest V8 engine choice. And people thought they were more than adequate, even in a 6000 lb crew cab, even for towing.
The new Dodge V6 with its 8 speed auto returns 25 mpg EPA freeway, and makes more horsepower than any 2003 1/2 ton, while having more mechanical leverage with its 8 gears to choose from (vs 4 speeds automatics in any 2003) to negate the torque differences.
The 4.3L V6 in the new GMs will be even a little more powerful than the Dodge
The Camaro was simply an engine output reference. Remove its mention and my post is still valid.
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True. Ten years ago there's not a truck on the market that I would have considered using for a family vehicle. They have come a long way.
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