5.4L vs 6.8L in small Class C
We have been looking at Class C vehicles in the 24' range typically denoted as 22H, 23C, etc., we will not be towing a "toad". I see mostly units with the 6.8L V10 but occasionally one pops up with...
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Oldme wrote:It has been reported that the 3 valve V10 is not available in motorhomes. (comment in red added to author's posting)
Depends on what you want.
No gas RV will be great on MPG.... (if you want better gas mileage, the Chevy seems to be about 1-2 MPG better.)
Compare:
Ford 6.8 V10
2 valve version - old version
265 horsepower at 4,250 rpm
425 foot-pounds at 3,450 rpm
3valve version V10 - new version - only one availabe
Horsepower (SAE net) 362 @ 4750 rpm
Torque 457 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm
Ford 5.4 V8
5.4L (330 CID)
Horsepower (SAE net) 255 @ 4500 rpm
Torque 350 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm...
