fenwayfear
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They do burn a lot of fuel, not sure why given the cylinder deactivation feature. I guess 5k lbs and a hemi is what it is no matter the efforts to curb fuel consumption.
What do you drag your Allison with?
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njj502
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Oh it could be a LOT better but CARB & EPA got their damn fingers in it..... If my 2003 Buick LeSabre can knock down 28MPG with 192K on it why can't a midsize car do it now? If you had a custom tune done it would wake that Hemi up & better the MPG.
Back in 2005 I had a new GMC K1500 Regular cab short bed. It had the 5.3 LS in it and we did a custom tune, headers, no cats, true duals and a cold air intake. WOW did that wake it up. I had plans to put a cam in it but the tranny started getting soft at 35K. I guess shifting it at 6200 wasn't the best idea and I was WAAAYYYY past the "allowed" input torque for the 4L60E. I was going to put a 4L80E and the cam but then thought it wasn't such a good idea since the next thing would have been a turbo....
Back in 2005 I had a new GMC K1500 Regular cab short bed. It had the 5.3 LS in it and we did a custom tune, headers, no cats, true duals and a cold air intake. WOW did that wake it up. I had plans to put a cam in it but the tranny started getting soft at 35K. I guess shifting it at 6200 wasn't the best idea and I was WAAAYYYY past the "allowed" input torque for the 4L60E. I was going to put a 4L80E and the cam but then thought it wasn't such a good idea since the next thing would have been a turbo....
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fenwayfear
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What type of mpg did you get with the V6? I drove both and the hemi just had that it factor and sucked me right in. The hemi is a lot of motor and has lots get-up compared to the V6, but really do not need it. Unlike our bigger motors on the Ally's those are needed and used:big grin!
njj502
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She drives the Jeep... I get 10 year old junk.... 
She gets not quite 20 just driving it. That's 85% hwy. With the Alli behind it (only towed once) I got 15.5. Dad's got a 18' plate boat that I brought back and got 14.5 towing it. Only complaint I have is that when you are towing it seems to downshift a bit early for my taste.
She gets not quite 20 just driving it. That's 85% hwy. With the Alli behind it (only towed once) I got 15.5. Dad's got a 18' plate boat that I brought back and got 14.5 towing it. Only complaint I have is that when you are towing it seems to downshift a bit early for my taste.
Westy
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I always pulled my boats with V-8 Dakota's. They fit in the garage and with the 4.7 and 3.92 gears I never had a problem pulling up the mountains around here. Since they no longer make Dakota's I bought a 2012 Ram RT with the 5.7 Hemi. The RT comes with 4.10 gears and a higher stall then the regular Rams. All I can saw is WOW!
I've embarassed a few people with the the Alli behind me heading to the lake (of course they have no idea how light the Alli is).:big grin
I've embarassed a few people with the the Alli behind me heading to the lake (of course they have no idea how light the Alli is).:big grin
Yes, you are correct I also own this with my uncle. It is a 2012 Stingray 225sx/Merc 377 Mag. It's not an Allison so I didn't bring it up here...
My Jeep is old but in very good shape, passed inspection in September with a clean sheet. The Jeep will get a new soft top and perhaps steel half doors... We will see how long it lives, I do all the servicing and mechanics myself and I drive a desk at work... :big grin I have tossed with the idea of a V8, so we'll see.
Your sister has great taste!
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procomp
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So funny the common interests. I tow with my Megacab, Magnum and Jeep.
I also have the redneck pic with the quad that I don't have any more but it did move the boat around very well.
Pic of the 1968 GMC I did a frame off about 20 years ago. Its long gone but was a great driver.
I also have the redneck pic with the quad that I don't have any more but it did move the boat around very well.
Pic of the 1968 GMC I did a frame off about 20 years ago. Its long gone but was a great driver.
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Matt, at least we could race on the interstate my man!!!!
Is that a Grandsport??? Looks fast!We can tune that Trailblazer up...
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hmmm. better lock the boat to that ford you know... Might get stolen lookin that good.
I like it! where is it now?? These trucks are worth a few bucks you know.
I have spent about a year on mine and god knows how much time... One thing about it though you can't go to the dealer and get one regarless of you pocket size.
procomp
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last I heard it was in North Dakota and if I ever did see it, it would be tough to not buy it back. Factory 327 :laughing
really? hot little motor you know... I put a GM crate 385 in my truck and boy is it smooth. Sounds pretty hot even with the roller cam...
I hope it will get a few extra mpg with the overdrive and new gears.
I want the efi but the boat took all the money left...:embarassed
okay where is the truck??? I know you must have one.... fleetside, step whatever...
How bout Hensley??? He has 10 or 20 I bet...:shock:
njj502
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Thanks, Chris. Saw 91 last year with poor set up. Moved motor back 2.5" and up 3/8". Also lost 25 lbs in her butt as I changed from hyd to manual jackplate & 1pc to 2pc adapter. Hoping for a few more clicks this summer.
The Ford is for sale. Want to sell it since we're doing basement finishing and trying to put my shop up this year. I don't know the Alli is back there. I've had 12K behind it and you know it then but pulls it just fine.
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Here is my 2006 silverado RSR stage III.
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GotMyAlly
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I wish dodge would do an SRT-10 in 4wd. Love the hot trucks, but can't do the 2wd thing......
resqu-u
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I got rid of my Titan and went back to a Tacoma. Don't miss the gas guzzler at all. One things for sure Ally owners like to tow with nice vehicles
SLOmofo
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Have the hitch on the Prius to move the boat if it's at work and I need to use the other bay. The Tacoma is actually the main tow rig.
suicidealli
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I don't have any old pics of it......lol
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