Horse Power and its Effectiveness

[Matt S Bower]

David Cooley wrote:
> Since when do they make less torque?
> The cummins 5.4L I6 makes 650 lb/ft in full trim at 1800 RPM.  Tuned down
> for Dodge, It makes 400 Lb/ft at 1800 RPM...  Would love to see a gas I6
> 5.4L engine do that!
That's 5.9L I6 running 15+lb of boost with an air to air intercooler. 
His point is valid in that NA they don't make much torque.  The fun with
the diesel is yesterday was hearing of a 5.9 with well over 500k on it
without head or pan ever being off.

Matt