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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck
For under a grand it is easy to get a 4BT to 200 HP and well over 400 ft. lbs of torque. That is the advantage to the diesel.
I have a 4BT in my '90 F350 4X4. This winter when I have time I will hopefully get it over 300 HP and 700 ft. lbs of torque. Try that with a 292.
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Where on the planet earth do you buy a nice 4BT + mods for <$1,000??? I'm calling BS on that one.
My understanding from reading is that a <200HP 4BT in a working/towing truck (run hard) is generally considered to have compromised longevity.
As far as cheap power, do you really think a 4BT is going to make more HP per $ than a junkyard 5.3/6.0 LSx???
Again; I'm not knocking the diesel stuff, but it's not what some people make it out to be IMO.