If that is true, a 5.9 R/T with a 5-speed should *really* haul pass.
Dr. Pat
(slush-boxer, just so the flames don't get fanned)
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>From: H62300@aol.com
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML:Hp differences at rear wheels
>Date: Wed, Mar 24, 1999, 8:14 PM
>
> As long as I have been driving mopars (35 years) there has always been a
> difference of 25 horsepower loss when using a 904 versus 727.I,m sure that
> this translates in to the same difference between the A500(44re) ands the
> A518(46re)
> It is as simple as possibly rotating mass.The 727 is a much heavier
> transmission
> and has heavier internal parts.The 904 is much lighter and takes less
> horsepower
> to turn.That is why the Stock mopar class racers use the 904.I think that this
> translates into the difference not being as much on the dyno between the 5.2
> 44re
> and the 5.9 46re.Any comments?
>
> brian in Seattle
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