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Originally Posted by Red October1984
 True...but why would the engine max out at 1700? |
Because it's a huge engine with huge pistons that would put a lot of stress on engine components if they revved higher. It's the same why V8 muscle cars do not rev as high as 4 or 6 cylinder sport cars. In general you can say the bigger the engine the lower the rpm.
Regarding the noise level in the "no nose" trucks it seems they have come a long way. I once took a ride in one of our Volvos and it was actually very quiet.
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Originally Posted by swamprat69er
Peak torque should be around 1,200-1,500 rpm. Depending on the engine.
Idle speed should be around 700 rpm.
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That sounds about the same as our engines.