Is the Turbo a Deer Repellant

[DHatfield]

I would definetaly have to say that turbos do not scare deers away as I have been driving other vehicle (gassers) for 7 years and have never hit a deer, but with m,y diesel I hit my first deer driving late at night and hit him at 55-60 MPH after only 10-1/2 months of owning the truck.

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2001 2500HD Quad Cab SLT SB 4x4, HO Cummins, 6-speed, 3. 55 gears, LSD, brightwhite/driftwood, 4w ABS, camper and trailer tow packages, HD transfer case, snow plow prep, group, cab lights, Isspro Boost and Pyrometer gauges mounted on A-pillar, 4" JRE exhaust, BD exhaust brake, SW fuel pressure gauge. 30,000 miles and counting as of 2/28/01.

1980 CJ-5, Modified for off-road use, bobbed fenders, 350 TBI, NP435 trans, 4. 56 gears, Dana 300, Dana 44 front, Dana 60 reverse-cut rear axle, ARB air lockers front and rear, 15/35/15 Super Swamper TSL on 10X15 steel rims, Cobra CB, Warn 9000I winch, nerf bars, 1/4" steel rock crawler bumper front and rear, jerri can/spare tire rack, custom roll cage.

My Webpage: www.homestead.com/dhatfield2/trucks3.html

 

[DavidTD]

Alan,

Bite your tongue sir. I hit a deer (or it really hit me) on the way home from the drag night we had on the 6th. Yes, a convoy of Cummins heading towards my house with me in the lead. Dented the drivers door.



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David
1998 3500 QC 4x4 5 speed 4:10, 235-85-16, VA CPC via JRE, PS Boost Module, RV 275 injectors, K&N air filter.
And ONE BIG A$$ GRIN.
Emerald Green w/tan leather. B&W turnover ball.
Pre- injectors - 1/4 mile 18. 2 @ 74. 75mph
1999 Exiss 3 horse slant, 4ft midtack, 6ft shortwall dressing.
70k miles as of 6/21/00

 

[Alan Reagan]

DavidTD, Hey Buddy. Sorry I missed the drags. On active duty with the Coast Guard. Sounds like the deer hit you. I know what the problem is with you guys... . All that air you were pulling probably sucked that curious deer off the side of the road into the side of your truck. Hope all is OK.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I hit deer sometimes on a nightly basis while at work (I am a Locomotive engineer). I once hit 7 at one place. They seem to love Diesel locomotives.

 

[Alan Reagan]

EMDDiesel, 7 at once. Those locomotives run the big Detroits don't they? You can hear those turbos sitting at the crossing. Are those turbos or superchargers. I was on a tug yesterday with twin Detroits and they were supercharged rather than turbocharged.