Every time the gas prices start rising it seems there’s a lot of talk regarding alternative fuels. Most prevalent being hybrid cars and at times, 100% electric cars like the Tesla Roadster. I’ve covered a few of these, as they were performance related, but it’s apparently easy to forget diesel fuel, which has always provided great performance with a good fuel economy.
Diesel engines like the Ford Powerstroke, Dodge Cummins, and Chevy Duramax can easily have 700 or 800 HP and almost 2000 ft lbs of torque while getting 25 + mpg. While they’re not my “cup of tea,” they are a great option for some, and with many sites offering Diesel Performance parts, you can still achieve very high performance.
What do you think? Have any of you gone this route? I know AutomoBlog doesn’t focus on trucks and diesel engines, but I would like to hear some of your opinions.
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