The Truck/Tow thread - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

silviaguy240 · 02-09-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

I've towed with the 5.9 a bunch of times. Open trailers, enclosed trailers, through the grapevine and what not. No problems.

Shit's like butter. I just wish the japanese companies would try to get into the diesel game.

A turbo diesel tundra would be the best truck on earth.

Nissan and Chrysler were in talks a few years ago about setting something up where they would both use Cummins. Kinda wish that would have happened.

But in all honesty if i had the money i'd go 05 Silverado with a Cummins hooked up to the Allison. Bullet proof on both ends and looks the best out of that era of trucks.

aled · 02-09-2012, 10:54 AM

Here's my setup.

251,000 mile 6.8L V10 Excursion.
Replaced the transmission at 250k, other than that the only other expensive engine service was 10 Coils/Plugs.
I just use the Timbren kit which replaces the rear bumpstops with an air bag. I also added a Rancho steering stabilizer and that made a HUGE difference.

Trailer: 1,799 lbs.
Car: 2,600 lbs.
Payload: who knows, usually have 8 wheels, jacks, tools, etc, then 4-5 people too.

This thing does amazing.
City: 10 MPG
HWY: 13 MPG

HWY/Towing: 11 MPG. Costs about $120 to fill up. Whenever I stop working on my stupid Nissan, I'm going to buy a wrecked 7.3 Excursion and swap it in here.

02-09-2012, 10:54 AM	#2
aled Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chesterfield, MO Age: 34 Posts: 334 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Here's my setup. 251,000 mile 6.8L V10 Excursion. Replaced the transmission at 250k, other than that the only other expensive engine service was 10 Coils/Plugs. I just use the Timbren kit which replaces the rear bumpstops with an air bag. I also added a Rancho steering stabilizer and that made a HUGE difference. Trailer: 1,799 lbs. Car: 2,600 lbs. Payload: who knows, usually have 8 wheels, jacks, tools, etc, then 4-5 people too. This thing does amazing. City: 10 MPG HWY: 13 MPG HWY/Towing: 11 MPG. Costs about $120 to fill up. Whenever I stop working on my stupid Nissan, I'm going to buy a wrecked 7.3 Excursion and swap it in here.