TravisJB Journal

StealthZ · 02-07-2010, 02:28 PM

A Titan pulling a Z. I had success with towing my Z with wife's Pathfinder and I know he guy who runs the local Z club pulls his track built 350 with a Titan. Reminds me of the SRT-10 hauling a Viper

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The Tundra and Titan are my top two favorites, followed by Ford and GM but really can't go wrong with any of them.

StealthZ · 02-07-2010, 02:31 PM

double post

speedworks · 02-07-2010, 03:21 PM

I would go the biggest that you can. Over the past 10 years I have trailered my racecar, I have gotten a bigger vehicle each time, and now that I have a Ford Excursion, it is by far the best. Started with a Jeep GC - junk, tranny eventually went, then went to the Ford Expedition (which was nice, but always appeared to struggle), and finally the Excursion. As I look back at it, I should have bought the bigger vehicle in the beginning. I also say this because you might start today with an open trailer, but eventually you will get an enclosed, which needs a vehicle with 10k towing capacity minimum. As for the Titan, I have seen others at the track who have them, and haven't heard any issues, but make sure it has an upgraded tranny cooler (usually a HD trailer package) - it will help a lot down the road.

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 03:39 PM

If I ever get to the point where I need a tow vehicle, I think I am going to spring for something like an F250!

Togo · 02-07-2010, 03:40 PM

Chevy 2500 HD with a duramax diesel for me..

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.

travisjb · 02-07-2010, 03:56 PM

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

Togo · 02-07-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

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

Thats not a bad price at all!

ChrisSlicks · 02-07-2010, 04:03 PM

The gas V8 is no slouch, 353 hp and 373 lb/ft, it's a great tow vehicle. The diesel would be only worth it if you wanted to tow a large heavy closed trailer and you plan on driving lots of miles. 2007 they improved the interior quite a bit, prior to that it was junk even by American standards.

Togo · 02-07-2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The gas V8 is no slouch, 353 hp and 373 lb/ft, it's a great tow vehicle. The diesel would be only worth it if you wanted to tow a large heavy closed trailer and you plan on driving lots of miles. 2007 they improved the interior quite a bit, prior to that it was junk even by American standards.

True about the interior on the earlier models.. it was really plain. My friend has a 05 or 06 Diesel, granted he has work done to it but I think he's making close to 600TQ.. its insane

ChrisSlicks · 02-07-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo

True about the interior on the earlier models.. it was really plain. My friend has a 05 or 06 Diesel, granted he has work done to it but I think he's making close to 600TQ.. its insane

The diesel makes 660 lb/ft stock, with mods it can be pushed beyond 1000 lb/ft. But this is a tow vehicle not a drag truck

Zless@arizona · 02-07-2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

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! ;-)

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 04:00 PM

Wow I didn't know they were that cheap. Nice low mileage, too!

Togo · 02-07-2010, 04:02 PM

I'm sure there are some diesels from like 05 and 06 that are under 20K as well.. not that you NEED a diesel over a 6.0L V8, but just saying..

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo

I'm sure there are some diesels from like 05 and 06 that are under 20K as well.. not that you NEED a diesel over a 6.0L V8, but just saying..

Might be worth checking out if the towing capacity is significant.

02-07-2010, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 18	A Titan pulling a Z. I had success with towing my Z with wife's Pathfinder and I know he guy who runs the local Z club pulls his track built 350 with a Titan. Reminds me of the SRT-10 hauling a Viper . The Tundra and Titan are my top two favorites, followed by Ford and GM but really can't go wrong with any of them. Last edited by StealthZ; 02-07-2010 at 02:33 PM.

02-07-2010, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 18	double post Last edited by StealthZ; 02-07-2010 at 02:33 PM. Reason: I had a brain fart

02-07-2010, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	If I ever get to the point where I need a tow vehicle, I think I am going to spring for something like an F250! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-07-2010, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 659	Chevy 2500 HD with a duramax diesel for me.. __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

02-07-2010, 11:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 18	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, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 19	I would go the biggest that you can. Over the past 10 years I have trailered my racecar, I have gotten a bigger vehicle each time, and now that I have a Ford Excursion, it is by far the best. Started with a Jeep GC - junk, tranny eventually went, then went to the Ford Expedition (which was nice, but always appeared to struggle), and finally the Excursion. As I look back at it, I should have bought the bigger vehicle in the beginning. I also say this because you might start today with an open trailer, but eventually you will get an enclosed, which needs a vehicle with 10k towing capacity minimum. As for the Titan, I have seen others at the track who have them, and haven't heard any issues, but make sure it has an upgraded tranny cooler (usually a HD trailer package) - it will help a lot down the road.

02-07-2010, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	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 __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-07-2010, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	The gas V8 is no slouch, 353 hp and 373 lb/ft, it's a great tow vehicle. The diesel would be only worth it if you wanted to tow a large heavy closed trailer and you plan on driving lots of miles. 2007 they improved the interior quite a bit, prior to that it was junk even by American standards.

02-07-2010, 04:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Wow I didn't know they were that cheap. Nice low mileage, too! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-07-2010, 04:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 659	I'm sure there are some diesels from like 05 and 06 that are under 20K as well.. not that you NEED a diesel over a 6.0L V8, but just saying.. __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

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