Originally Posted By: TiredTrucker
I have no real engineering to make a definitive comment, but based on my over 5 decades of being around diesels, I have grown to feel that if it isn't an inline motor, it is goofy. They tried the V8 Cats in semi trucks. That didn't last long. Everything in a heavy truck is inline. Not a V motor in sight. Inlines just seem to have the best grunt. Why, I have no clue nor could I expound upon that idea. Same is true with the old inline 6 gas motors. They just plain worked and worked well. One of the main reasons I have not had any real interest in the Ford or GM pickup diesels is because they are V motors. Just not motivated to even take a second look. Now, I won't look at the Cummins in the Dodge either, but that stems from some serious issues I had with two Cummins ISX motors. I dearly was fond the the N-14, but the ISX soured me so bad that I don't want anything in any personal or commercial vehicle that says Cummins on it.
So, effectively, I will not be in the diesel pickup game for the foreseeable future. Commercially, I have to use diesels, but I have a broad selection to choose from.
I like I6 & I8 engines for that matter (Had a '39 Buick Special), But your stance on V engines is a little odd. My grandfather had a trucking company from the 60's into the 80's (Lo-boy Heavy equipment hauling only)...He would only buy V8 trucks 8V-92 Detroits & 3408 Cats...When they were available of coarse, He hated the Big Cam 350/400 Cummins & didn't care for the 3406 Cat all because they were inline sixes.
Your post just tickled me, You & my granddad are polar opposites on this topic, He has been gone for quite some time now & it made me think of him.....Thanks. I can hear him rant now...."If I wanted a 6 cylinder, I'd buy a cheap Chevrolet"