In a message dated 11/27/98 8:31:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, HHamp5246@aol.com writes:

The basic difference between the motors lies in the cylinder layout (among other things, but this is the most basic). V-8's are commonly known as 'winders'. This is because they make usable power over a wide range of RPM's (wide for a diesel, narrow as compared to a gasser). Inline 6's are known as 'luggers', because they like to remain at one usually much lower RPM regardless of load. Inline 6's can get away with a lesser displacement and yet create excellent power, but V-8's will be better performers when unladen.

Does the fact that in-line diesels like to stay at one RPM mean you would be better off with a trans that had a lot of gears -- i.e. a stick shift with as many gears as you can get? Do these trucks have the same automatic transmission that is put in the gasoline models?

Hartwell