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Re: Where's the Torque Peak?

Postby Richie O » Fri May 23, 2008 4:32 pm

Ace wrote:Aren't these engines at or approaching the torque peak around 18-1900 rpm? Wouldn't that be the most efficient place to run steady state towing, assuming EGT allows with a given setup?


It would be if the tranny could take it. I have never had or driven a getrag so I may be just blowing smoke. On my big cat I can lug down to 1300 and keep chugging. I think my 3406 peak is around 1300.
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