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  1. that65

    that65 Light Load Member

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    I drive a truck to be "HAPPY" at what I do... And that- money- I make will go back into the things that make me" HAPPY" I am sick and tired of hearing that trucking is only about making "MONEY" Money does not make me "HAPPY" and I will not be pulling it behind my KW W900L with my 1000hp Cat when I go ten foot under....
     
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  3. snowblind

    snowblind Heavy Load Member

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    i drive because i love it,money just comes with it.my 2ws has been turned up,runs great.fuel mileage good enough for me.will it stay together hope so ,but i make enough with what i haul to fix it.like he said life is not about money,its about enjoying yourself.most old time drivers got into trucking for the freedom,now the nanny people want to control everything we do.
     
  4. Semi Crazy

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    My Briggs and Stratton beats 'em all!
     
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  5. truckman29801

    truckman29801 Medium Load Member

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    just saying why would you want anything over 600hp? that's just too much, i don't see it staying together
     
  6. truckman29801

    truckman29801 Medium Load Member

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    John that wasn't directed at you just people in general. seems more of an ego thing with hp over 600
     
  7. Gasienica

    Gasienica Heavy Load Member

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    Don't knock it till you tried it. You'll understand after you drive it.
     
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  8. that65

    that65 Light Load Member

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    I Don't have that much power, but will some day, if you have to ask, well then you will never get it, same reason I have a street car that's way over cammed and gets 5 miles to a gallon, because I love it...........
     
  9. truckman29801

    truckman29801 Medium Load Member

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    I dont mean as far as Toys, im talking about for an OTR truck nothing more. a 600hp engine in front of an 18 speed would get you there just fine
    I guess ill never get it *shrugs shoulders*
     
  10. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    So will 225hp
     
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  11. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    Its a king of the hill thing for some. Others its more of finding that perfect combination of HP, torque, and fuel economy for the load and lanes they run while still maintaining the dependability of the engine.
     
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