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Sully2 wrote:
"I know the Detroit Diesels had 525 HP for a 50,000 lb. coach, I thought that was a little low. What is your experience if you have this engine?"
But....but what about the golden rule laid down here even as to "1 HP per 100lbs of weight" ( which I always thought was BS anyway)
Hey Sully, I just now saw your post which was just after my original post. That happens sometimes, posts appear later and yours wasn't there for a while.
To correct myself, the Detroit Diesel has 515 hp. And I agree with you on the 1 hp per 100 lbs. But, it's like someone mentioned, it's all about torque.
It's going to be an interesting search as I'm in no rush. I want to have all my ducks in a row before spending the money.
MM.
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