Posted by Todd Wilson on Sunday, April 09, 2006 at 12:46PM :
In Reply to: Mark, one word... posted by MoparNorm on Sunday, April 09, 2006 at 12:05PM :
Whats the other word thermodynamics (or is it 2 words) Gas engines waste a lot of energy in the form of heat.
You are comparing a lot of things from the diesel to the 454. Diesel being one of them and the fuel injection only putting in the fuel you need. That carb on the 454 is constanting pooring fuel into the engine and you are adding air or taking it away.
A wider range of gears also helps as well.
Todd