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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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Hannibal
Explorer
Jul 08, 2013
Yea, me too. But does anyone remember the difference between the 7.3L N/A and the 7.3L turbocharged PSD? Way back in '84, Isuzu offered a NA I-4 diesel and a turbocharged version. There was quite a difference. How about the 3.5L Ford V6 verses the 3.5L Ecoboost V6. More air means you can burn more fuel which means you can make more power. Unburned fuel doesn't make power. It just makes smoke gas or diesel.

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