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StealthZ 02-07-2010 02:28 PM

A Titan pulling a Z. I had success with towing my Z with wife's Pathfinder and I know he guy who runs the local Z club pulls his track built 350 with a Titan. Reminds me of the SRT-10 hauling a Viper :).
The Tundra and Titan are my top two favorites, followed by Ford and GM but really can't go wrong with any of them.

StealthZ 02-07-2010 02:31 PM

double post

speedworks 02-07-2010 03:21 PM

I would go the biggest that you can. Over the past 10 years I have trailered my racecar, I have gotten a bigger vehicle each time, and now that I have a Ford Excursion, it is by far the best. Started with a Jeep GC - junk, tranny eventually went, then went to the Ford Expedition (which was nice, but always appeared to struggle), and finally the Excursion. As I look back at it, I should have bought the bigger vehicle in the beginning. I also say this because you might start today with an open trailer, but eventually you will get an enclosed, which needs a vehicle with 10k towing capacity minimum. As for the Titan, I have seen others at the track who have them, and haven't heard any issues, but make sure it has an upgraded tranny cooler (usually a HD trailer package) - it will help a lot down the road.

m4a1mustang 02-07-2010 03:39 PM

If I ever get to the point where I need a tow vehicle, I think I am going to spring for something like an F250!

Togo 02-07-2010 03:40 PM

Chevy 2500 HD with a duramax diesel for me.. :D

travisjb 02-07-2010 03:56 PM

so many choices... price looks right on the used Chevy's... what do you think about this? not a duramax, but...

$16,995
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd
Mileage: 19,152
VIN#: 1GCHC29K87E586597
Transmission: AUTO 6SPD
Engine: 6.0L V8
Exterior: White

Togo 02-07-2010 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb (Post 391657)
so many choices... price looks right on the used Chevy's... what do you think about this? not a duramax, but...

$16,995
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd
Mileage: 19,152
VIN#: 1GCHC29K87E586597
Transmission: AUTO 6SPD
Engine: 6.0L V8
Exterior: White

Thats not a bad price at all!

m4a1mustang 02-07-2010 04:00 PM

Wow I didn't know they were that cheap. Nice low mileage, too!

Togo 02-07-2010 04:02 PM

I'm sure there are some diesels from like 05 and 06 that are under 20K as well.. not that you NEED a diesel over a 6.0L V8, but just saying..

m4a1mustang 02-07-2010 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo (Post 391668)
I'm sure there are some diesels from like 05 and 06 that are under 20K as well.. not that you NEED a diesel over a 6.0L V8, but just saying..

Might be worth checking out if the towing capacity is significant.

ChrisSlicks 02-07-2010 04:03 PM

The gas V8 is no slouch, 353 hp and 373 lb/ft, it's a great tow vehicle. The diesel would be only worth it if you wanted to tow a large heavy closed trailer and you plan on driving lots of miles. 2007 they improved the interior quite a bit, prior to that it was junk even by American standards.

Togo 02-07-2010 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 391675)
The gas V8 is no slouch, 353 hp and 373 lb/ft, it's a great tow vehicle. The diesel would be only worth it if you wanted to tow a large heavy closed trailer and you plan on driving lots of miles. 2007 they improved the interior quite a bit, prior to that it was junk even by American standards.

True about the interior on the earlier models.. it was really plain. My friend has a 05 or 06 Diesel, granted he has work done to it but I think he's making close to 600TQ.. its insane

ChrisSlicks 02-07-2010 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo (Post 391685)
True about the interior on the earlier models.. it was really plain. My friend has a 05 or 06 Diesel, granted he has work done to it but I think he's making close to 600TQ.. its insane

The diesel makes 660 lb/ft stock, with mods it can be pushed beyond 1000 lb/ft. But this is a tow vehicle not a drag truck :)

Togo 02-07-2010 04:12 PM

^at the wheel? I thought he was making that at the crank..

ChrisSlicks 02-07-2010 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo (Post 391707)
^at the wheel? I thought he was making that at the crank..

Yes, 660 lb/ft is the stock number at the crank.


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