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timmac
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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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timmac
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Mar 21, 2016
2016 > Engine liters - 6.8
Cylinder configuration - V-10
Horsepower - 320hp @ 3,900RPM
Torque - 460 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
Number of valves - 30
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Recommended fuel - Regular Unleaded
Transmission - 6 speed automatic


So I guess that is peak HP at 3900 RPM, Than what was the HP on the 2006 to 2015 HP at 3900 RPM.

2006 to 2015 >Horsepower 362 hp @ 4750 rpm, Torque 457 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.

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