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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
Also found the HP and Torque curve on the 2006 to 2015 V-10 and it has more HP at 4000 RPM's than the new 2016.

2006 - 2015 >> "362 HP & 457 torque lbs V-10" 3 valve was 455 ft-lbs at 3000 and 330 hp at 4000 RPM.


2016 > Engine liters - 6.8
Cylinder configuration - V-10
Horsepower - 320hp @ 3,900RPM
Torque - 460 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM

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