TravisJB Journal

speedworks · 02-07-2010, 04:50 PM

Diesel is nice if you have lots of hills/mountains that you have to go over. I have a v10 and enjoy it, but when the hills come, I always look back and wonder if I should have bought a diesel. They are more though.

The chevy price seems pretty good for the mileage. I guess it is that cheap since it is 2wd.

travisjb · 02-07-2010, 05:04 PM

2wd is preferable as a tow vehicle right? fyi I suspect I will rarely if ever be driving off road or in snow/ice with this truck

Zless@arizona · 02-07-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zless@arizona

The Tundra is built with a Dana 60-sized housing and ring&pinion; the Nissan full-size truck has a Dana 44-sized rear end. For towing, go big.

URL url for my claim: 2007 Toyota Tundra Rear Axle - 4Wheel & Off-Road Magazine

ChrisSlicks · 02-07-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

2wd is preferable as a tow vehicle right? fyi I suspect I will rarely if ever be driving off road or in snow/ice with this truck

Just extra dead weight if you don't have opportunity to use it.

Togo · 02-07-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Yes, 660 lb/ft is the stock number at the crank.

I think his was the model series before that one cause it was a few years ago.. i thought there was a new motor introduced..

either way, i don't want to get off topic too much.. either way these are all some good choices for a tow vehicle.

Zless@arizona · 02-07-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

so many choices... price looks right on the used Chevy's... what do you think about this? not a duramax, but...

$16,995
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd
Mileage: 19,152
VIN#: 1GCHC29K87E586597
Transmission: AUTO 6SPD
Engine: 6.0L V8
Exterior: White

Travis: this vehicle is what I was testing before I departed. It is built to tow. It will do what you want with no complaints. Only issue: gas hog. If it is not your DD, no worries.

GM Duramax injectors: $1000 each. Don't go GM diesel unless you tow 10,000 sq. ft. houses across the country every day! ;-)

travisjb · 02-07-2010, 05:26 PM

ahh, so that's the one... if I get one, will have to go through the fuel system and check out your work!

appreciate everyone's input... will revisit this when timing gets a little closer to purchase

Zless@arizona · 02-07-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Just extra dead weight if you don't have opportunity to use it.

No need for 4x4 (which is not truly 4x4 anyway.) Maybe get a Detroit locker instead of the L/S diff. With the Detroit, you will split the torque to both axles 50/50% through gears. GM L/S uses friction plates to transfer power--you may have too much or too little torque to the axle shafts at any given moment, and L/S diffs wear out, leaving you with "open" diff (all power goes to the axle with least traction). The Detroit will keep you going no matter what you encounter, and distribute the load evenly, giving you durability over L/S.

Zless@arizona · 02-07-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

ahh, so that's the one... if I get one, will have to go through the fuel system and check out your work!

LOL "...the one..."??? Actually, I also worked on the C5/6, Holden/G8, Saturn LS, and so many others they blur. Shame the DPG is history--razed for housing. Best one to check out my work is the Saturn: drill holes in the exhaust to heat the fuel tank to 1200*F; fail one spark plug so that raw fuel is burning in the entire exhaust system; wear no asbestos; run South Mountain Park at the pace you run PIR (slight exaggeration); did I mention towing a small trailer? Oh...and the little diffuser for the fuel pump to prevent cavitating during higher-than-civilian g-forces

travisjb · 02-07-2010, 06:03 PM

wow, that's quite a test...

off to watch some football!

speedworks · 02-07-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

2wd is preferable as a tow vehicle right? fyi I suspect I will rarely if ever be driving off road or in snow/ice with this truck

I don't think 2wd or 4wd makes a difference unless you have other uses for the vehicle. My tow vehicle becomes the winter snow vehicle so I have 4x4, otherwise it would sit for 5 months.

travisjb · 02-07-2010, 10:01 PM

mine will double as occasional family hauler, household utility truck, that's about it...

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 10:33 PM

So how well should one of the F150 4x4s with the 300hp/365lb-ft 5.4L handle towing a Z?

Maybe later this year or sometime next year I want to pick up an extended cab pickup, and would like for it to be able to handle towing the Z with relative ease.

schrute · 02-07-2010, 11:09 PM

Travis, what kind of trailer do you plan on getting? If you're planning on an open single car trailer you should be able to keep your car/trailer weight around 5000 lbs., which a 1/2 ton would handle just fine. A HD P/U would be overkill IMO unless you plan on getting an enclosed trailer and/or pulling anything else heavier down the road.

Oh yeah, +1 on the tranny cooler recommendation.

Josh@STILLEN · 02-07-2010, 11:30 PM

Travis.. the Tundra is an awesome truck..

In fact.. Kyle@STILLEN is looking at getting rid of his to get into a 370Z.. perhaps you should hit him up.. It's meticulously maintained.. has a mild lift, a super clean system in it, some N-Fab's, and wheels and tires.

Only pictures I can think of right this second are in an ad we did:

STILLEN Truckin' Advertisement - Issue 35-6

Look for the Toyota page..

Just a thought..

02-07-2010, 05:04 PM	#692 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	2wd is preferable as a tow vehicle right? fyi I suspect I will rarely if ever be driving off road or in snow/ice with this truck __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-07-2010, 05:26 PM	#697 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	ahh, so that's the one... if I get one, will have to go through the fuel system and check out your work! appreciate everyone's input... will revisit this when timing gets a little closer to purchase __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-07-2010, 06:03 PM	#700 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	wow, that's quite a test... off to watch some football! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-07-2010, 10:01 PM	#702 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	mine will double as occasional family hauler, household utility truck, that's about it... __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-07-2010, 10:33 PM	#703 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	So how well should one of the F150 4x4s with the 300hp/365lb-ft 5.4L handle towing a Z? Maybe later this year or sometime next year I want to pick up an extended cab pickup, and would like for it to be able to handle towing the Z with relative ease. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-07-2010, 04:50 PM	#691 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Diesel is nice if you have lots of hills/mountains that you have to go over. I have a v10 and enjoy it, but when the hills come, I always look back and wonder if I should have bought a diesel. They are more though. The chevy price seems pretty good for the mileage. I guess it is that cheap since it is 2wd.

02-07-2010, 11:09 PM	#704 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	Travis, what kind of trailer do you plan on getting? If you're planning on an open single car trailer you should be able to keep your car/trailer weight around 5000 lbs., which a 1/2 ton would handle just fine. A HD P/U would be overkill IMO unless you plan on getting an enclosed trailer and/or pulling anything else heavier down the road. Oh yeah, +1 on the tranny cooler recommendation. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

02-07-2010, 11:30 PM	#705 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	Travis.. the Tundra is an awesome truck.. In fact.. Kyle@STILLEN is looking at getting rid of his to get into a 370Z.. perhaps you should hit him up.. It's meticulously maintained.. has a mild lift, a super clean system in it, some N-Fab's, and wheels and tires. Only pictures I can think of right this second are in an ad we did: STILLEN Truckin' Advertisement - Issue 35-6 Look for the Toyota page.. Just a thought..

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