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TeamSaris

11-28-2006 04:24 PM

Re: C4500

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catmando

The 4500 will be heavier than the 3500 so engine mods should be on your to-do list. They use the same Duramax powertrain if I'm not mistaken.

The F650 uses the Cat C7 which can be pumped up from 300hp to 425hp.

Our older 4500 had a duramax and it had plenty of balls.

jeff32

01-29-2007 10:24 PM

Re: C4500

pulling boats in lauch ramps...Are those 4500 2WD or 4WD ??? I'd be worry to use a 2WD in launch ramp.

So you guys are using 4x4, right?

racesdad

01-29-2007 10:33 PM

Re: C4500

we bought a new 5500 crew cab for our raceboat. had 350. 650's. i like the 5500 better. you do need to remove spring though.
43,000.00 compared to 60,000 (ford)
gm with 12 foot box custom made 45,000.00 otd

jeff32

01-29-2007 10:38 PM

Re: C4500

2WD or 4WD ???

Byrdman

01-29-2007 10:40 PM

Re: C4500

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin (Post 1946327)

Cat power upgrades are unbelievably expensive. At a minimum, the lower-end bumps (like from 200 to 250) require turbos and injectors along with a reflash. The bigger one's require pistons, dampers, fans, radiators and intercoolers and I think the biggest require cranks. Then you have gearing changes to address. Basically, if you are looking at a truck and think you need more HP, call Cat first.

Basically if your looking for hp.....buy a d max...forget the cat:evilb: :eek:

bajaholic

01-31-2007 10:30 PM

Re: C4500

I have had the c4500 for 3 years now, NO Problems pulling out, Our's is 2wd, no need for 4wd, it is a heavy truck. The only thing we do is make sure fuel is full if it is raining or LATE in season when water level is down.

jeff32

02-01-2007 06:17 PM

Re: C4500

if you're pulling a 40 foot baja with a 2WD... Man I'm surprised you never got stuck... Not sure I'd take the chance... Anybody else on 2WD and no problem ?

bajaholic

02-01-2007 08:15 PM

Re: C4500

Has never been a problem @ all, of course we are putting in on "good ramps". We boat LOTO 95% of the time. They are steep but paved.

4wd Is not necessary, the truck is heavy. How many semi's do you see that are 4wd and they pull LOTS heavier things all the time. I could see a smaller truck needing the 4wd, but the weight to pull ratio is substantially smaller.

If you drive the 4500 (for pulling) you would never gt back to a smaller truck.

bgchuby01

02-03-2007 08:16 AM

Re: C4500

If you have the proper tougue weight then you dont need a 4x4 truck

jeff32

02-03-2007 08:19 AM

Re: C4500

1200lbs tongue weight. enough?

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