by gregorygrice
They are slower on the low end as a result of the computer based loading as nomis stated, but after about 40mph they are pretty fast for the most part.
nomis wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:45 am The slowness refers to computer restricted loading pattern of the diesel at no/slow speeds to achieve the emissions standards.They’ve always been known as slow to load, even before the emissions standards.. A lot of guys say GE stands for “Going Eventually.” The main difference with a P42 vs an EMD is the turbo on a P42 is exhaust driven vs an EMD being mechanically driven, so the GEs are more prone to turbo lag but as stated once they go, they go and I will add that they don’t want to stop.