03-09-2015, 11:13 AM
(03-09-2015, 10:47 AM)metallyguitarded_imp Wrote:(03-09-2015, 10:29 AM)JustJohn_imp Wrote: No comprende. As a life-long fan of stationary engines, huge diesels, ship engines, etc I'm seeing a few holes in this story. Ok, for example: I lose whats left of my mind and install a 2500 H.P. Funny Car engine in an overseas vessel. I fully expect it to perform as well as a giant Volvo inline 6 diesel. A slow turning, torque laden engine. I wouldn't even get out of the port of call. Not looking for an fight at all. But not seeing it.
I know this isn't a fight but I just got a text message from my bookie that simply reads: "ChipBeck (-320), JustJohn (+210)". Gotta go with the smart money.
I know this isn't a fight but I just got a text message from my bookie that simply reads: "ChipBeck (-320), JustJohn (+210)". Gotta go with the smart money.
Well go with who you like, but in my brief 55 years experience with engines I will take torque EVERY time. Something as simple as an old 300 HP Cummins will take a 300 HP small block Chevy to school and OWN it every time. And I'm not saying I'm smart enough to know every single variable,but Torque wins in power. Always does. Gotta turn them RPM's up? More heat, more fuel, more wear.