I doubt if many at all need to have their 2.6 truck pull a trailer. Probably almost none, which is exactly why i said a 2.4 class is needed. Because the guys who do pull a trailer typically arent running anything bigger than a 2.4 charger. If you have a true 2.6 charger, have fun with a big load. You can pull it, but you'll be in the slow lane unless you want to melt it down.
Eric
A true 2.6 will be hard to tech, but if you require that it protrudes into the compressor housing, then you can visually tech the charger, and then plug it.
I have a 2.6 charger and pulling a trailer I never see over 1300 thats 8000lb pulling truck 4wheeler and trailer
I think there needs to be a turbo limitation but when it comes to truck teching I would use process of elimination, only do a full/in depth tech on the top pullers receiving payout, usually the top 5 or 6. Anyone caught cheating would earn an instant vacation for a year from the date caught. In my thinking this would cut through a lot of wasted time. If the cheaters are and not winning who cares?
There does need to be some sort of compressor exducer limitation if bushings are allowed.
Workstock (no excessive smoke, very subjective but it is what it is)
2.6 bushings OK, but limit comp exducer to 95mm (tech and seal it) or tech top three at pull. if you don't pass tech you are out for the season.
2.8 bushings OK, Open rear driveline and Ag gov
3.0 class should become unlimited single
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Workstock (no excessive smoke, very subjective but it is what it is)
2.6 bushings OK, but limit comp exducer to 95mm (tech and seal it) or tech top three at pull. if you don't pass tech you are out for the season.
2.8 bushings OK, Open rear driveline and Ag gov
3.0 class should become unlimited single
$.02
what ever org you pull with? IDK
I suppose at a big event (for instance Schieds) with real payouts, you would probably want to tech them again.
I figured with these rules, #1 the 2.8 guys would put a big rearend in to save money and not break all season long and this would also prevent them from stepping down to 2.6.
Why not put in the rules an exducer limit and that the top # of pullers will have the charger teched. Enforce a fine of $1000 if you don't pass (split amongst the other pullers). You had better believe everyone will be damn sure their charger passes tech...
what ever org you pull with? IDK
I suppose at a big event (for instance Schieds) with real payouts, you would probably want to tech them again.
I figured with these rules, #1 the 2.8 guys would put a big rearend in to save money and not break all season long and this would also prevent them from stepping down to 2.6.
Why not put in the rules an exducer limit and that the top # of pullers will have the charger teched. Enforce a fine of $1000 if you don't pass (split amongst the other pullers). You had better believe everyone will be damn sure their charger passes tech...
Why not put in the rules an exducer limit and that the top # of pullers will have the charger teched. Enforce a fine of $1000 if you don't pass (split amongst the other pullers). You had better believe everyone will be damn sure their charger passes tech...
I doubt if many at all need to have their 2.6 truck pull a trailer. Probably almost none, which is exactly why i said a 2.4 class is needed. Because the guys who do pull a trailer typically arent running anything bigger than a 2.4 charger. If you have a true 2.6 charger, have fun with a big load. You can pull it, but you'll be in the slow lane unless you want to melt it down.
And the money point i was talking about was demonstrated in your post. You said yourself you have 5 trucks available.Most people dont. Lots of people only have 1 and its a daily driver.
I never bad mouthed anyone or their trucks, but im just saying that is why they need a good lower class under the 2.6. So the guys who cant afford to run 2.6 will have a class they can be competitive in without breaking the bank and taking away the streetability.
Eric
This is not a Cummins only topic. Remember 6.6L's can handle more air than 5.9L's. A 2.6 is not the same on a DuraMax as a 2.6 on a Cummins. You can tow fine with a 2.6 on a DuraMax. (spoken calmly)