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ss wannabee · 06-20-2009, 09:40 AM

Thanks guys. The last time we raced years ago it was one car hauled on an open trailer and a 2wd 1/2 ton Suburban. The truck was kinda odd because it was a 350 with a 4-speed and had a factory 3.73 rear with 15" tires. We didn't "push" the 'Burban" because it had a bunch of miles on it but got about 9-10 mpg towing at about 60 mph. I thought that was reasonably good for a stock tired motor with 30w oil in the crankcase...synthetics weren't big at the time. I wish I had the $$$ and time then to see what a fresh and "tricked-out" tow motor would have done. I know that hauling 2 cars with a bigger rig you probably won't see figures like that no matter what drivetrain. Still don't like Diesels...the noise and the smell....Also wasn't Diesel fuel a bunch more per gallon last summer? My buddy and I will have to figure this thing out.....once this "economy" gets rolling again!

06-20-2009, 09:40 AM	#7
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "Budget" 2-car hauling? Thanks guys. The last time we raced years ago it was one car hauled on an open trailer and a 2wd 1/2 ton Suburban. The truck was kinda odd because it was a 350 with a 4-speed and had a factory 3.73 rear with 15" tires. We didn't "push" the 'Burban" because it had a bunch of miles on it but got about 9-10 mpg towing at about 60 mph. I thought that was reasonably good for a stock tired motor with 30w oil in the crankcase...synthetics weren't big at the time. I wish I had the $$$ and time then to see what a fresh and "tricked-out" tow motor would have done. I know that hauling 2 cars with a bigger rig you probably won't see figures like that no matter what drivetrain. Still don't like Diesels...the noise and the smell....Also wasn't Diesel fuel a bunch more per gallon last summer? My buddy and I will have to figure this thing out.....once this "economy" gets rolling again!