400 hp vs 505hp
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Charles masterson, Aug 12, 2020.
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Loaded heavy, all other things equal, running all 48,...
...505hp will both outperform and get better economy the 400. If you pull light loads or are a flat lander, 400 is better.Brettj3876, SoulScream84, 650cat425 and 2 others Thank this. -
400 is better if you running north and south along I-5. East and west to colorado I'd go for 505 -
400 is for the bean counters that went to college so they think they know trucks
505 is for the guys they actually know trucksBrettj3876, Speed_Drums, TripleSix and 1 other person Thank this. -
It’s all about gearing and how you use the accelerator.
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Get the 505 and gear it for the terrain you'll run the most.
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Or haul freight that pays good enough you quit giving a ###### about your fuel mileage, because getting to the next good-payin load makes up for driving 75 to get there quicker.
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