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- From: spowers@spdg.com (Steve Powers)
- Subject: Re: Advice needed on P'up purchase
- Message-ID: <C0I00z.29s@spdg.com>
- Organization: Stratos Product Development Group (Seattle)
- References: <a502hqh@rpi.edu>
- Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 19:08:11 GMT
- Lines: 34
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- In article <a502hqh@rpi.edu> root@june.cmp.rpi.edu (J.R. Ordon) writes:
- >I'm looking to replace my old,old pickup ('74 dodge W200 318V8)
- >with a newer one.
- >
- >My needs are:
- >
- > 1. towing capacity for 2200lbs ('18 skiboat)
- > 2. extended Cab (jump seats for kiddies)
- > 3. Good MPG
- >
- > 4WD would be nice but NOT neccessary
- >
- > [ lines deleted ]
- >
- >Ideally, I'd like these with a V6, but If I had to get a 4cyl, which
- >pickup/engine combo would be best for trailer towing???
- >
-
- Based upon 1 and 3 above, forget the 4 cylinder engine. Firstly, the mileage
- isn't any worse on my '88 Ranger 4WD with a 6 cylinder engine than it ever
- was with my '86 Ranger 4WD with the 4 cylinder engine. In fact, the mileage
- is generally better with the 6 cylinder engine where I travel (the mountains).
-
- Pulling a load put more strain on the engine, a bigger one will take it better
- and should last longer than a smaller one. You will be pushing the pedal further
- to the floor for a 4 cyl motor than a 6 cyl one.
-
- If you end up with an automatic, you should install a transmission cooler if
- one does not exist already. Again, it will protect your equipment. The stick
- version should be okay as is if you are easy on the clutch.
-
- your mileage may vary
-
- - steve
-