What do ya'll think about buying a another truck right now?

I'm with Ridgeline, keep the old gal for a while. May I remind you, it IS an election year, and who knows if we'll survive that. Normally, if you have a secure account, then yes, a new , not NEWER, truck is in order. You buy a truck with 450K, it's just ready for refurbishment, and it's why it's for sale. Many will list the costs of repairs vs. truck payments, but I've always said, and had older trucks myself, if it works, don't break it. Remember, no payments, if it breaks, instant vacation. A newer truck, WITH payments and breaks is no vacation, trust me on this. Keep the old gal, besides, already has your axx groove in the seat,,,

 

Companies limit horsepower just like there's speed and rpm limiters.

It's highly unlikely you'll get full power on the dyno.

Scangauge can tell you hp to the rear wheels. One truck I tried it on. Never went above 375. When the ecm got reflashed. And left wide open. Truck had more power and better economy. Turbo had more boost. Scangauge was now reading 430 on the hills.

Scangauge is probably cheaper then a dyno but I wouldn't use it long term.

 

Sorry it can't, it uses an algorithm that shows an estimated HP/Torque to the wheels, just like it can't show an accurate means to fuel consumption. The engine lacks the proper torque sensors to measure the amount of torque which HP is derived from.

The dyno is the only way you will ever get an accurate and consistent measurement.

 

I always thought putting truck on a dyno was to not only check HP but also to to check the amount of blow by under a load to give you a perspective, of the condition the motor might be in.

 

You would think so. But ive had the computer in my truck say its getting 100% to the wheels and the dyno vehemently disagree. I actully learned that shortly after buying my first truck. Had a very very long chat with a couple mechanics.

 

I would look for something fuel efficient so that it can help pay for itself.

 

I was thinking of you friday re fuel mileage
You remember when I got 10 bobtailing out to Columbus a while back? Friday i ran ~30k of very non aerodynamic outbound, and 48k of low and narrow back. Mostly 75 or thereabouts, boost 40-50 psi mostly. 370 miles @90 gallons

 

I realize I’am living in the dark ages. But if I rebuild or build a motor I automatically put it on a dyno
1 to make sure there are no issue and to break it in in the correct manner
2 yes I like to know what it’s putting to the ground as far as HP so I can make the changes necessary to have it at the level I built it for.
But if I was buying a used truck that I intended to work. I would put it on a dyno for the main reason of checking blow by
What it made for HP I would just equate in the the condition of the motor
It’s pretty much a rule of thumb the more blow by the less HP it probably has for what it was rated at

 

Oh dont worry if your in the dark ages im still using stone tools and wooden clubs. I do NOT trust computers. And i say this as a certifed spock ear wearing VR headset toating geek nerd and general dweeb. If i can do it mechanically i do. Ive found mechanical stuff is usually MORE reliable efficent and easier to repair. And if you cant get parts you can make em.

For me i like having every data point i can on my rig. Im just glad i did the dyno before i bought my rig even not knowing why it was a good idea past the blowby.

 

375 up to 430 on a 450 rated motor.
It may work on algarythms but I wasn't complaining about what it was showing and I was feeling.

All for just a reflash. No tuning. Only reflash with no restrictions. The truck was originally a swifty.