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Oct 13, 2014Explorer
Butch50 wrote:
I don't know if you are aware of the diesel engine in this rig is the Maxxforce 7 which is the 6.4L diesel. This is the same diesel that Ford used in their PSD 250 - 550 line from 2008 to 2010.
Just for your info.
The rig layout looks great and the chassis is certainly heavy enough for anything you might want to load/pull with it. One thing I'm surprised at is that they are only using a 5 speed Allison instead of a 6 speed.
While the basic design is the same, Ford manufactures theirs and International makes the Maxxforce. The engines are different in many respects with regard to a totally different block design and components. Other differences are dual turbos on the Maxxforce - advanced EGR - different heads Ford is aluminum which can warp and Maxxforce has gray Iron heads, valves, no after treatment, etc, etc. The Nexus does have a 6 speed Allison by the way!
Thanks
Mike Mas
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