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Feb 14, 2008 | 07:55 PM

cattlerancher

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Chevy 8.1

This might be the wrong place to ask but I was wondering how the 8.1 stacked up against the v10.

Feb 14, 2008 | 08:04 PM

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Chevrolet Engines: 8.1L V8
Power: 325 HP SAE @ 4,200 rpm
Torque: 447 ft lb @ 3,200 rpm

Ford Engines: 6.8L V10
Power: 300 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm
Torque: 365 ft lb @ 3,750 rpm

Feb 14, 2008 | 08:06 PM

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Chevy has more power?
Not that much though.
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Feb 14, 2008 | 08:09 PM

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what about fuel mileage with same gearing

Feb 14, 2008 | 08:14 PM

redford

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That 8.1L will drink gas like a drunken sailor swilling rum. It makes the V-10 look thrifty!

But, 25 HP more and 82 lb ft of torque more coming in lower in the power band makes for one real nice pulling V-8. Too bad it comes wrapped in a Chevy!

ALso, transmissions behind them (Torqshift and Allison) are both stellar transmission for pulling.

Feb 14, 2008 | 08:16 PM

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Wait....
Ford 6.9L V10
HP 362@4750
Torque 457@3250

Chevrolet Engines: 8.1L V8
Power: 325 HP SAE @ 4,200 rpm
Torque: 447 ft lb @ 3,200 rpm

Looks Like Ford Wins =)
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Feb 14, 2008 | 08:19 PM

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Feb 14, 2008 | 08:23 PM

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No problem Redford, Is there really a town called Hooterville?
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Feb 14, 2008 | 08:24 PM

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O ya and I ment 6.8L V10
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Feb 14, 2008 | 08:28 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redford

It makes the V-10 look thrifty!

Now that's a scary thought. Are you sure the chevy #'s are right? 325 hp out of 494 cubic inches sounds low

Feb 14, 2008 | 08:32 PM

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redford

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Originally Posted by F350-6

Now that's a scary thought. Are you sure the chevy #'s are right? 325 hp out of 494 cubic inches sounds low

No, I grabbed all specs from the same web site (automobilemag.com) so I would say none are trustworthy.

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Originally Posted by Gage2502

Is there really a town called Hooterville?

We call it Hooterville, actual name of the town is Hortonville, a bit northeast of Appleton WI.

Hooterville sounds more.....enjoyable.

Feb 14, 2008 | 08:40 PM

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Yeah, 330/450 is the rating. Wow, that is a lot of size for that little bit of power.

Appelton, WI. Home town of Rocky Blier and Bliers bar. (probably long gone)