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Roundhouse: Those are commonly called 5th wheel haulers. They're great for hauling 5th wheel trailers (horse or people trailers) but can't handle as much weight as some people claim since the engine/transmission are automotive/truck instead of commercial truck components.
Also without the turbocharger, it's very gutless.
Adding the turbocharger, etc. could add $5K to the final price.
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TM: I assume that unless listed, it doesn't have one - the Turbodiesel option is a selling point. Cummins DOES ship their diesels w/o turbochargers for low-horsepower applications like bakery vans, etc.
quote:Originally posted by fleataxi: TM: I assume that unless listed, it doesn't have one - the Turbodiesel option is a selling point. Cummins DOES ship their diesels w/o turbochargers for low-horsepower applications like bakery vans, etc.
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Then why a intake presure gauge next to the tach? He prob got the motor out of a wrecked dodge p/u...that are all turbo
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crAlt: Thanks for pointing that out - I never really looked at the dash - just read the description. Most Dodge Cummins Turbodiesels are listed as such!
Odds are you're correct, it's a PU motor instead of a Commercial diesel.
Edited to add: Checked pic of dash - definitely aftermarket tach and pressure gauge. I think you hit the nail on the head, and he dropped in a Dodge Cummins t/d Pickup engine, possibly from a wreck - I'd definitely skip it then.
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