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Padgett · 01-21-2015, 04:23 PM

Are lots of arguments both ways (actually with Jeeps, three ways):
V6 (gas) live in flatlands have seen 24 on the Interstate and 17-18 towing at 65 mph. Half the torque but maintain to 6400 rpm (redline) so in hills are a gear or two down & 50% higher revs for same tractive effort at same speed. Mine is flex-fuel.
V8 (Hemi) same torque as diesel, needs 89-91 octane, 16 spark plugs, less mpg
V6 (TD) same torque as Hemi, better MPG than V6, initial price higher, diesel fuel higher and not as available.

Three years ago, I would have gone for the diesel in a heartbeat but was not available then. Now with a lot of 290hp V6 gas towing, I'd need to think about it. When the V6 (gas) gets direct injection I would not need to think.

So if you do a lot of mountain driving

01-21-2015, 04:23 PM	#41
Padgett TrailManor Master Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Orlando Posts: 2,796	Are lots of arguments both ways (actually with Jeeps, three ways): V6 (gas) live in flatlands have seen 24 on the Interstate and 17-18 towing at 65 mph. Half the torque but maintain to 6400 rpm (redline) so in hills are a gear or two down & 50% higher revs for same tractive effort at same speed. Mine is flex-fuel. V8 (Hemi) same torque as diesel, needs 89-91 octane, 16 spark plugs, less mpg V6 (TD) same torque as Hemi, better MPG than V6, initial price higher, diesel fuel higher and not as available. Three years ago, I would have gone for the diesel in a heartbeat but was not available then. Now with a lot of 290hp V6 gas towing, I'd need to think about it. When the V6 (gas) gets direct injection I would not need to think. So if you do a lot of mountain driving __________________ Looking for a 24/17 in or near Florida.