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timmac
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016

2016 F-53 New 6 Speed trans BUT Less HP, Is It Worth It ?

I see the new 2016 F-53 is out with the 6 speed transmission, but is has 42 less HP. WHAT ? 2016 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis. The dependable 6.8L features a...
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time2roll
Nomad
Mar 21, 2016
With more torque I doubt you will notice. How often do you really run 4750 rpm for extended periods?
Power curve is just a bit lower on the chart.
Lots of people seem to think a little lower RPM might be OK.

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