6v92 vs 8v92

[djlcanuck]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan"
wrote:
>
So with 475hp what speed do you climb a 8% grade?
Thanks
Doug Long
Edmonton
Wanabee

> Hey Ron, My 38' 8v weighs 41460 with full fuel and has 475hp so
that is 1hp for every 87lbs. Just curious what is the ratio on your
coach. It should be good for a 36pt.
> Dan Cen Miss
> 88 38 8v
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ron Faubion
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 12:21 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 6v92 vs 8v92
>
>
> Sounds like a Detroit Diesel.
>
> I understand the 8V's have more coach to push, making
> it doubtful you'd get a great deal more uphill speed,
> and they both have about the same great fuel milage
> stats. I climbed 7400 feet this weekend and yep, it's
> 35, 40, and 45 MPH, (that's where I turn my emergency
> flashers off). It's OK, you get used to it, but when
> a gasser Southwind passes ya, it's a little
> embarrassing. Still you had so much more comfort and
> enjoyment while parked than that dude.
>
> Ron, No. California
> 85PT36 w/6V
>
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