12V or 24V

[Cumminpwr11]

Pros/Cons which is better 12V or 24V



Of course I am thinking in a perfect world where money is no object which is better for bombing?





Chris

 

[Joe G.]

You might check with Joe Donnelly about the sickly truck he limps around in.

 

[fj40charles]

I think a 12 valve is better for bombing for the following reasons:



1. P7100 injection pump is lubricated by oil and does not seem to fail very often.

2. Lift pump is mechanical and does not fail much.

3. $ per HP is cheap compared to a 24 valve.



Can't think of anything else. I'm sure the experts will chime in soon.



Charles

 

[jimnance]

Seems to me that dollar per horsepower (including labor) for mild horsepower increases (<60 HP) the 24 V has an advantage. If you are going all out wild power the older trucks may have an edge.

 

[rubberneck]

Something else to consider. The 24 valve has an advantage with all of it's electronic gadgets. At the simple push of a button, you can dial the hp levels from work (read towing) mode, then push the same little old button and put it in SUPER SMOKER race/dyno mode. All of this from in the cab.

 

[JR2]

I was talking to a guy that I met today about this very topic. He and I agreed that a 24v with the P7100 retrofitted to it would be the best... . you said $$$ was no object

 

[Todd T]

a CREW CAB 12v oh wait a minute they dont build those.



but i will, soon as this one is sold. HEE HEE HEE

 

[Floor It]

12v

 

[LarryB]

Originally posted by rubberneck

Something else to consider. The 24 valve has an advantage with all of it's electronic gadgets. At the simple push of a button, you can dial the hp levels from work (read towing) mode, then push the same little old button and put it in SUPER SMOKER race/dyno mode. All of this from in the cab.

Rubberneck

We 12 valvers call this a throttle pedal!