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Old 12-14-2009, 08:43 PM   #52
syr74
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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome View Post
I think 426hp and 420lb-ft of torque in a truck would be close enough to call it a draw, and we know GM happens to make just such a motor. It should also cost less to build and maintain, so "advantage chevy".
The most hp I am aware of in an existing GM truck is 403hp. As for the GM being less expensive to build and maintain, we don't have any reason to assume that. The 6.2L Ford does indeed use an extra camshaft relative to the LSx, but it also doesn't have to deal with pushrods, lifters, etc.
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