Thorp and Sailor's Grave Board

Bringing back an american classic?

barc0debaby - 4-26-2008 at 02:25 PM

Apparently Studebaker is developing and soon to be manufacturing new vehicles. All of which will be powered by a diesel/electric hybrid motor.

http://www.studebakermotorcompany.com/

DaveMoral - 4-26-2008 at 04:42 PM

That's right by where I grew up.

clevohardcore - 4-26-2008 at 05:27 PM

thats great seeing as how DEISEL is more expensive than regular.

DeathByForce - 4-26-2008 at 07:03 PM

also better mileage and better for the environment. all the better stuff is always more expensive. it received a price purge after the whole influx of diesel cars hit the market. it USED to be cheaper.

barc0debaby - 4-27-2008 at 08:07 AM

I need to get a diesel with a big fuel tank. Diesel is only about 2 dollars in mexico and I'm less then 30 minutes from the border :bouncing:

upyerbum - 4-27-2008 at 09:09 AM

Diesel engines last forever.

JawnDiablo - 4-27-2008 at 03:08 PM

I think Diesel is pretty close to $5 a gallon.
How many miles is the average diesel pick up good for?
I know deisel doesnt burn fuel when they just idle.
The Torque some of them things put out is incredible.
One from ford is over 500 ft lbs

barc0debaby - 4-27-2008 at 03:19 PM

My friends got a dodge ram 2500 turbo diesel double cab with some aftermarket performance parts that gets 28 mpg cruising and about 20-22 with the pedal to the floor. Can hit 90+ just going up an onramp. He got it used for 15k and put in about 2k in aftermarket parts. A diesel engine will easily last more then 300 thousand miles. After I get my old ford done I'm planning on getting a nice big diesel.