power of 230 vs 251


[Follow Ups] [Post Followup] [Dodge Power Wagon Forum]


Posted by George on Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 10:54PM :

In Reply to: 230 vs 251 posted by Mike C. on Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 9:35PM :

The power ratings don't appear that much different, but I think the 251 is a more comfortable engine to drive. In some places, you see the hp listed around 120. But I am not sure how much faith I would put in HP ratings over a period of many years...a lot of this was driven by marketing.

I have one PW with a 230, one with a 251 and I think the 251 does better. They also have a shorter stroke so should be a little more rev tolerant.

In general, the 251 series (made in many displacements) is stronger than the 230 series.




Follow Ups:



Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:
Subject:
Message:
Optional Link
URL:
Title:
Optional Image Link
URL:


This board is powered by the Mr. Fong Device from Cyberarmy.com