6v92 vs 8v92

[Curt Sprenger]

An 8% grade will slow down the Bird for sure, and most heavy vehicles. I
don't know the grade %, but going south on I25 climbing the Raton Grade,
near the CO/NM border, our Bird maintained 35 - 45 mph with toad behind.
Only cars and light trucks were passing. Applied the brakes on the other
side.

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.



Leroy Eckert wrote:

> I agree, it cruises right along.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dan
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 5:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 6v92 vs 8v92
>
> Sorry, I don't know but I can say that on cruise control it rarely
> loses speed going up a hill.
> Dan
> 88 38 8v
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: djlcanuck
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 3:40 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 6v92 vs 8v92
>
> --- 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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