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Originally Posted by rank
Every truck we get gets worse mileage than the one it replaced.
Here's one way to get a new non-EGR truck
"When you order one of our Signature Peterbilts, you will be able to choose your frame thickness, differentials, tires, wheels, transmission, engine options, front axle, air filters, sun visor, stacks, mufflers, color of paint, interior, seats, gauges, air horns, fifth wheel, interior, and the list goes on and on. When you're ready to order your custom truck, you will meet with Fernando, our resident mechanical engineer, to discuss the specifications you have chosen.
Please keep in mind that this is a custom built truck just for you and the engine will be a 2002 or older, which means that if your run to California, we may have to retrofit your truck with a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) and a Urea Injection system by the year 2014. The reason we are using only 2002 and older engines is because they run trouble-free, make great power, and yield great fuel mileage. You'll never have to call me and tell me your truck is gutless: The one thing we at Pittsburgh Power Inc. have guaranteed you, the owner-operators, during the past 31 years is horsepower and torque!
When the Peterbilt arrives at our shop, the differentials and rear tires will already have been installed at the Peterbilt factory. We build the Pittsburgh Power Signature engine and my good friend Alan Gobel of Western Truck Parts will build you the transmission of your choice. Alan has the same attitude I do: If you're not happy with one of our products, we want it back. Our attitude is 'When you look at your truck, we want it to put a smile on your face!' The better the truck runs, the better care you'll give it and the easier you will drive it!' Now I sure hope you didn't think we could build you a custom truck of this magnitude cheaply: Great parts are expensive and we put about $30,000 into each engine. That's why we know it will run long and strong for you for a long time.
Depending on the options you choose from Peterbilt, you're going to spend between $155,000 and $180,000. Yes, it's a lot of money. However, the fuel mileage you'll gain from this truck over a factory-built stock truck will make about ½ of the truck payment for you, depending on how you drive. Over 150,000 miles of driving, our custom built truck should save you at least 5,000 gallons of fuel with NO EGR PROBLEMS! Now, if you have kept up to date on the amount of EGR FAILURES the 2003 and newer trucks are having, you will see that you'll save another $2,200 per year or more! That is not even counting your down time! So, if you're in the market for a new truck, think about ours: Never before in history have better choices or more choices been offered to the buyers of new trucks."
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