Thread: Why is there no midsize diesel truck?
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Old 01-07-2010, 12:24 PM   #56
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That's a stock Tacoma pulling around a 5,000lb trailer through the desert in 115 degree heat....


The diesel engine with all its torque would be a BIG plus on power and capability... The suspension is the strong point of the Tacoma right now, so it wouldn't need a ton of beefing.
you might/could pull more, but that doesnt mean you can carrymore. also keep in mind the weight of a diesel (depending on how much power you are wanting). you could put a smaller diesel in the truck to keep weight down, but then you are reducing the power output as well.

its more than just the suspension that is involved with payload and towing capability, the whole structure of the truck would need upgrading in order to haul more.



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If you have to go urea injection, crap like this might play a factor as well...

http://jalopnik.com/5441978/294-bill...f-us-consumers
urea is pricey.


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Nothing like a little synthetic piss in the tail pipes...


Now I have never heard of anyone having to do this with an American truck... am I wrong?

urea injection is a PITA, the new cummins 6.7L motors have been designed to meet the new emissions requirements without the use of urea

and their future counterparts are being designed to continue on past the 2015 emissions req without urea and a whole slew of new tech.
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