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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 08:50 PM
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What motor is cheapest to build 1,000hp?
I was wonder what engine, 6.0, 6.4, 6.7, would be the cheapest to get to 1000hp? I know on all 3 the bottom end would need built to be 100% reliable. Wanting to do compounds also.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 09:18 PM
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The 6.7 woul be. Doesn't mean the rest of the drivetrain will handle it.
 
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I would find an allison trans that would bolt up to the 6.7. they are freaking strong! at least in terms of durability
 
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I was wonder what engine, 6.0, 6.4, 6.7, would be the cheapest to get to 1000hp? I know on all 3 the bottom end would need built to be 100% reliable. Wanting to do compounds also.
A P-pumped Cummins is the cheapest way to hit 1,000hp. Won’t even need bottom end work as long as the secondary turbo isn’t too small. Been driving one for years.
 
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agree with Drothgeb on the cummins or a DT360/466 with a p-pump, though not near as cheap as a cummins
 
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Cummins would be my choice on diesel (other than my stout Cleveland originally 351, now higher) that has well past that number, but is not diesel).
 
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6.7 or 6.0
 
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6.7 can be tuned to 1000hp with a emissions delete.
 
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+1 on the 6.7. We have 650HP with stock injectors. When we pull them we'll install our 100% over injectors. Planning to break 1000HP.
 
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