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Old 10.23.2007
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Volvo D16 500 vs 600
Hi, New to the forums here, But i've already got a question...

Looking to pick up a new volvo shortley, 780 or 880.. havn't decided what one to go with yet.. But my question is on HP.. Looking at the volvo d16's heard a lot of good things about them, What i'd like to know is how much is my fuel mileage gonna suffer if i go for the 600hp 2050lb/f vs the 500hp or 550 versions...?

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Hi, New to the forums here, But i've already got a question...

Looking to pick up a new volvo shortley, 780 or 880.. havn't decided what one to go with yet.. But my question is on HP.. Looking at the volvo d16's heard a lot of good things about them, What i'd like to know is how much is my fuel mileage gonna suffer if i go for the 600hp 2050lb/f vs the 500hp or 550 versions...?

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I have a cummins 600 and if the volvo is anything like it you can expect crappy mpg of course there is a lot of factors to consider,like type of truck,(aero or square hood and your driving style. mine is in a 08 t660 kw and with a load of around 77,000lbs. I got a mere 4.5 at 65mph but with a light load it will be in the upper 5's I have spoke to owners of the 880 with the ved16 600 horse and they weren't happy with the engine or the mpg. hope this helps
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loki, another things to consider before you buy the volvo engine is if you have a problem with that engine then you have to find a volvo dealer to work on it if you had a cummins you could go to any cummins authorized shop which are alot more plentiful, slopoke 42.
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Thanks for the thoughts guys.

I've decided on the 485/1750lb Volvo D13.. dealers giveing me a good deal on a new order 780 with that spec and a Directdrive Automatic.. Should be low high 6's mid 7's mpg's according to the volvo ILINK tracking logs i've seen.
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Wow, just looked at the video for the VT 880 on Volvo's website. Very nice. Definately a luxury rig.

I'm jealous.
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The Volvo engines have been out for some time, so finding a mechanic who has had experience with them is not going to be as hard as it used to.
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if your going to spend the money
I would go for the biggest on the market, resale value would be retained because it is a pre 2007 emission equipment.
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