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Old 10-08-2006, 01:34 AM   #3
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Another concern with an inline 6cylinder is the final drive gear ratio. I'm thinking you may be turning a higher engine RPM than is ideal for an inline 6. What do you need? Will 300 hp do the job? I'd look at a later model 7.3 Power stroke or Duramax. What's wrong with the 555?
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