[Quadrajet]

quote:[i]There is no frame on the PT- its a unibody. The tow weight is base don GCWR_ Gross Combination Weight Rating, the weight of the PT, occupants, load, fuel and the total weight of the trailer.

The PT has a GCWR of about 4500 pounds, set by drive-train, cooling, braking, suspension, ...

Subtract 3200 pounds for the PT, 300 pounds for 2 people (average), that leaves 1000 pounds for the draw weight.


Turbo's require extra precautions- the extra heat generated by the always-on turbo, if the weight is enough and the engine decides that the boost is required, may be too much for the turbo, engine, and other components. I would personally keep the tow weight to about 800 pounds or less with the turbo.

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So the equation does not factor in the amount of usable torque generated by the engine? It seemed to me that the turbo (which generates about 100# more torque than the normal motor) would be able to pull more weight - yet Chrysler says 1000# max regardless of engine output.

So confusing [:I]