6v92 vs 8v92

[mbulriss]

The 83 PT40 had a 6V92TA. It was the Silver Series with 330hp. The
300hp Red only came in 1982 PT. The 5 speed Allison is a model
MT654CR. You will be happy with the 6V92 in the mountains as long as
you can be happy climbing at the 30-40mph you estimated. Even with a
3:73 rear that I had in mine they will struggle up long hills without
a running start, and most of the 83 PTs had 3:36 rears. You will find
yourself changing your driving style to go as fast as possible
downhill when you see an uphill coming. If you are going to be in
mountains a lot, save for an 8V model.

Mike Bulriss
1983 PT40 "Stagecoach" - sold last year
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "djlcanuck" wrote:
>
> I am looking at a 83 PT40 with a 6v92. Probably 330 hp. It has a five
> speed alison, does anyone know what model? I like to travel in to the
> mountains alot. Will I be happy with the 6v92? Will I be climbing the
> grades at 30 - 40 mph? Would those of you with 6v92 coaches let me know
> how it does on the hill or should I hold out for the 400 - 500 hp 8v92?
>
> Thanks
> Doug Long
> Edmonton
> Wanabee
>