The real HP/TQ numbers this is going to hurt!

Agree both of your inline vs V and torque, but comparing a forced fed to a NA is Apple's to oranges...

I race to the HP curve and tow to the Torque curve

You are the only one ever read here that thinks similar/same...thanks for your comments

Acdii wrote:
And even more interesting where my little 3.5 EB V6 makes torque at 1500 RPM where most V8's start making it up around 2500-3000 RPM.

I have driven a lot of different Semi's with different engine makes and each one had a different torque range and RPM. When it comes to pulling weight, torque is more important than HP. You can have a high HP engine making little torque, which is great if you are racing, but try pulling a trailer and you will get laughed at when a smaller low HP high torque engine pulls away from you.

BUT, no matter which one of the big 3 is purchased, they are all good strong tow rigs. It really comes down then to which truck appeals to that person.