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Power Stroke VS. Small Block - Diesel VS. Gas
| 7.3L POWER STROKE PARTS: | | BDP re-manned Stage 1 Injectors: | $875
($800 core charge) | | BDP TS Performance six-position chip: | $399 | | BDP MBRP 4-inch exhaust: | $410 | | BDP three-gauge and pillar kit: | $310 | | TransGo HD-2 shift kit: | $70 | | TOTAL: | $2,064 | | 5.8L SMALL BLOCK PARTS: | | Edelbrock Performer intake manifold: | $590 | | Edelbrock aluminum heads: | $1,243 | | Edelbrock shorty headers: | $400 | | Crane Cams rocker arms: | $200 | | ARP head studs: | $191 | | Cometic head gaskets: | $172 | | TOTAL: | $2,796 |  Then we attached the factory...  Then we attached the factory throttle body and emission equipment to the upper Edelbrock manifold before bolting it in place. |  To finish off, we replaced...  To finish off, we replaced the factory cast-iron exhaust manifolds with ceramic-coated shorty headers from Edelbrock (PN66492). Unfortunately, Edelbrock only offers cat-back exhaust systems for pickup trucks, so we had to keep the stock exhaust. |  Turns out, we were able to...  Turns out, we were able to put the gas engine back together again. If only it could've been as effortless as upgrading the Power Stroke. |  The Power Stroke made more...  The Power Stroke made more than a healthy exhaust note on the dyno. Our first run of the day yielded 250 hp at 3,000 rpm and 453 lb-ft at 2,750 rpm. |  Notice that the Power Stroke...  Notice that the Power Stroke didn't make peak horsepower and then drop off quickly (green line, top chart). It made 250 hp starting at 2,900 rpm, and held it until roughly 3,400 rpm. Not bad considering peak horsepower when the truck was stock (directly below it) came at 3,000 rpm, then fell off rapidly. Also, notice how much smoother the power band looks in both horsepower and torque when compared to stock. Overall, we gained 90 horsepower at the same rpm, and 171 lb-ft (201 lb-ft when power-braking) over stock. | |
Jeep Grand Cherokee Research
Consider the Jeep Grand Cherokee for your next new car, and browse reviews featuring information on test drives, comparisons, options and features. The Grand Cherokee comes with a V6 standard engine and goes for a suggested retail price of $32,620.00. It has had 4 vehicle recalls, which can give you an idea about its reliability. The Dodge Ram 2500 and the Ford F150 are other vehicles that might interest you.
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