4 of 5 of those are sound. So your contribution is pick a diesel because of the way it sounds?
No that is just why
I picked it. Other people can do what they like. I did not and would never state "pick a Diesel because of this or that". You must be a lawyer
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And it is not 4 out of 5, maybe its 30% but sound for me is a big part of the engine's character.
Maybe that way it is easier to digest:
- The Diesel process, (technical reason)
- low engine speeds
- The Turbo sound (1)
- and high torque at low engine speed characteristics,
- I like Turbo engines in general (the idea of using exhaust energy for getting air into the engine and elevation cancellation)
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Sound of the combustion, the Diesel ticking sounds like a Boss (2)
- Inline 6 sounds mean and strong under boost, (3)
- most Semis have I6s (likely due to thermal efficiency and tuning- makes good MPG)
- Engine exhaust brake capability
My statements are not meant to make Hemi owners feel bad, I respect anybody's decision and the Gas engines are also good engines, for sure. Maybe even the better choice if you consider all the negatives coming with the Diesel, like exhaust treatment, DEF usage, maintenance cost, etc........but I would buy a Cummins again even though I tow 5-8k lbs only.