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Old 09-28-2006, 10:34 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Resident 2B
I believe the engines are 6,500 hp each for a total of 13,000 hp. 615 hp or 650 hp each would not do much to move the Mount.

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In a word: Torque

In two words: Big Pistons

In two more words: Big Cylinders

In three words: Lots of Torque

In the animal kingdom, engine wise, you're thinking mouse and you need to think elephant - moves slow but moves alot.
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