So much misinformation, so little time.

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I know that an inline motor will usually make better torque than a V configuration because you are not running multiple plains of torque, meaning the pistons are all on the same plain while in motion.

The fact still stands that the Cummins is a Med. duty where the Stroke is a lighter duty.

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not true, scania a europeon truck company makes 600hp out of there 15 liter v8 as a factory option mack made a v8 cummins makes v8's too, its all in the application the way i see it.

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One thing...

Injection system.

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How about hte fact than an I-6 has 7 Main Bearings compared to a V-8's 5 main bearings? That makes a big difference...

Cummins does make a V-8... The 903. Its nothing to brag about, and anyone who has one wishes they could swap it for an 855 I-6. Trust me, I've run, and worked on both, and the 855 is a better engine all around. The 903 can really make some HP with a bit of tuning though... Shame a tractor doesn't need HP.

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Again, relatively new here and not that familiar with the diesels yet; however, I do have a 1989 Toyota FJ62 LANDCRUISER with an inline 6.

That sucker will pull your house off it's foundation with little to no effort!

Sucks down fuel like a wino in a distillery, and wont hit much over 90 mph, but it'll last forever with minimal maintenance (for a gasser).

There are tons of them out there with over 200k of heavy duty use (brush, outback, S. America, etc).

Lets just say that it will outlast the body of the truck!

Some of you guys just crack me up....

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Ok, with the 5.9, obviously its smaller than a 7.3, 6.0 or 6.4. But it has two less cylinders, so what do they do? Make the existing six bigger to create as much power as a v8. plus its less moving parts in the 5.9. I always thought the 7.3 fords had alot more power personally though.

Man that "less moving parts than a V8" argument is bs!! If I hear that one more time my head will explode....because by THAT logic, that a "6 cylinder has less moving parts than a v8" and is therefore subjected to less friction and more efficient and powerful etc etc, a ONE CYLINDER engine should be the most efficient of them ALL!!!

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Actually, it has more to do with the inline vs. V configuration. Inlines are more efficient in their delivery of power. This is why most, not all Class 5 and 8 OTR's are inlines as well as most earth movers and stationary power plants.

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K50, I think the less moving parts argument is more about reliability than power.

That would make much more sense.

That comparison picture is good for giving the cummins guy a warm fuzzy feeling but it is other wise bullchit.


Afterall a Cummins must support the same amount of horsepower as the V8s but minus 2 cylinders. OF COURSE THE RODS ARE GOING TO BE BIGGER!

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i dont really know the reason why but a inline motor is just better period when it comes to how long it last and some can outrun v8s. (i know im gonna get crap but) look at all the older cars and trucks like the 60s, 70s, and early 80s. everybody i know runs chevys esp. the 250 inline. my buddy outrun a 318 in a jeep on day in his worn out 66 c10 long bed with a 3 speed that gets hung if you shift with any force at all. my uncle neer opened the hoo period on a 250 and hes still drives it all the time and it cranks right up. long story for a simple inlines are better period