Thread: 5.0 V-8 Cummins
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Old 09-01-2013, 01:02 PM   #8
BeerCan
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Originally Posted by hankpage View Post
Beer Can, I don't see the smaller V8 producing the torque required to tow in the heavier 3/4 ton truck. The 5.9L I6 filled that slot just fine until federal emissions standards made mpg drop. I am hopeful that this new engine will fit into many areas of the market that have been ignored in the past. It is about time. JM2¢, Hank
I think if it geared right 550 will be more than enough.

The 5.9 was rated lower than this new engine right? I thought the 12v was in the low 400's and the 24v in the mid 400's to low 500's?
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