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ramyankee
Explorer
Jun 13, 2013

Gas engine and Diesel of same specs.Pull the same.

By my sig, i pull with a 2002 8.1.....Its specs are roughly 340HP and 455 lb ft of torque. If a guy were to opt for a 2000-2002 Cummins, approx the same specs, does a Diesel pull any easier. Just a th...
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Engineer9860
Explorer
Jun 15, 2013
Guys, comparing the 454 to the subject of this thread is not fair to the 454.

Even though the 454/7.4L and the 8.1L are built from the same foundation, they are no where comparable in performance. If you have ever driven a 7.4, and an 8.1, the difference will be very noticeable immediately.

Additionally, the 8.1L has a ton of asphalt ripping potential locked away in it by GM under the guise of torque management, something that never seemed to be hidden in the 454/7.4.

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