Yes, SoDak uses CV Engine IV. Any other engine makes it go slow.

wow thats really good to know thanks everyone

"also are there any benefits on bb2/bb3 as far as using say a CV engine?"



Unless things changed since I last played USN a while back, then the SoDak actually
uses CV IV (if I recall correctly, should be the 165,000 SHP) engines which turn out to be
the highest SHP engines mountable for the SoDak's powerplant space.









Just always go with the highest HP engine available.

Actually, no.
Horsepower is the power given, moar is better.
The OH percentage is important, as it give base OH, unless you have good
engineers.
The OH time is important unless you have uber engineers, and still then, it plays a
factor.
The weight.

well i rea something about the new orleans using iff engines and getting wayyyy
different speeds like a cv engine

Just use the engie with most horse power, It will always be the best for that ship