> Yup, in a test in a 4x4 mag(don't remember which one), the 5.3L (rated 270
> hp) put out 180 - 190 horses at the rear wheels. Someone is fibbing, or
> there is a TON of driveline loss! The diesel ram put out 520-ish lb/ft
> torque (I think - don't quote me!) at the rear wheels...a bit underrated
> from the 450 factory number....
>
>
> Brian
Brian,
Not only does the drivetrain loss seem high, but I know for a fact Chepy
uses thinner fluids (oil, trans fluid, and diff fluid) than dodge does.
I guess that if all things were equal, they probably have right much less
drivetrain losses than we do. Hmmmmm.
Bill
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