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What is missing here is reference to torque and where that torque occurs in the power band. I-6 cyl usually have high torque very low in the RPM band. That torque however, falls off quickly as RPM increases. V-8's of the same CID usually have a little less torque but it is held over a broader range. Camshaft profiles and bore/stroke can change torque curve but a motor with a broad torque range is the best possible choice for wheeling.I've had rigs with many different ranges of horsepower and a good motor and an auto tranny makes up for 'bad' gearing.Even the term bad gearing is open for debate. I take my rigs to many different areas and wheel various different types of terrain. I'll guarantee that the 200-1 geared 4 cyl rigs would absolutely hate some of the places I wheel(sand dunes, mud). At the same time, a small V-8 with a 3 sp manual would suck other places(rocks). That's why it's so important to build a balanced vehicle. Lots of good, usable horsepower is a huge advantage as well as having an auto tranny, IMO. If I had to have a manual tranny again, I'd go with an Atlas 4 speed T-case behind it. That way I could still have a good low gear for normal trail running but a deep low for when I did rocks. Even then, I'd want a decent motor with a broad power band.For me personally, it's better to have a rig that's good at many things than having a rig that's great at only one type of wheeling.
What is missing here is reference to torque and where that torque occurs in the power band. I-6 cyl usually have high torque very low in the RPM band. That torque however, falls off quickly as RPM increases. V-8's of the same CID usually have a little less torque but it is held over a broader range. Camshaft profiles and bore/stroke can change torque curve but a motor with a broad torque range is the best possible choice for wheeling.
I've had rigs with many different ranges of horsepower and a good motor and an auto tranny makes up for 'bad' gearing.
Even the term bad gearing is open for debate. I take my rigs to many different areas and wheel various different types of terrain. I'll guarantee that the 200-1 geared 4 cyl rigs would absolutely hate some of the places I wheel(sand dunes, mud). At the same time, a small V-8 with a 3 sp manual would suck other places(rocks). That's why it's so important to build a balanced vehicle. Lots of good, usable horsepower is a huge advantage as well as having an auto tranny, IMO. If I had to have a manual tranny again, I'd go with an Atlas 4 speed T-case behind it. That way I could still have a good low gear for normal trail running but a deep low for when I did rocks. Even then, I'd want a decent motor with a broad power band.
For me personally, it's better to have a rig that's good at many things than having a rig that's great at only one type of wheeling.
