6v92 vs 8v92

[djlcanuck]

So Curt does your 87 have 8v or 6v?
Thanks
Doug Long
Edmonton
Wanbee


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Curt Sprenger
wrote:
>
> 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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