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Originally Posted by SmokinCAT
I wouldn’t even lug the Ks to what the N14 was recommended to run at, but a KT is still a short stroke engine for its displacement.
855 based engines issue with lugging stems from the long rod, it’s great for high rpm but not lower engine speeds.
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Makes sense, pretty much exactly what I've seen in the ag world with the big "truck" engines in 4wd's. Of course I've never had a problem with a V8 in a tractor either ...
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Originally Posted by jfaulkner
Some but Rick’s boss was telling him to keep RPM down because he swore that’s why his mileage sucked. But yea that’s a big downfall of giving drivers HP, they don’t have to shift so they don’t and things go bad.
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Silly me, thinking that letting an engine turn and be happy versus dragging it's ass off all day might actually net better economy?
Chris