Chevy Vortec vs Ford V10

spider13 wrote:
I am currently looking to upgrade my class a,and I have looked at literally everything the internet has listed,from 99 to 2001.Overwhelmingly most class A's that list a bank's kit are Ford's.Is there a reason for this.Just an observation.

Could be because the Ford V10 was a little low on power during the early years and the previous 460's had some exhaust manifold problems.

I have the Vortec 8.1L in my Chateau Sport 26Q and love it. We just completed 5700 miles in 12 states and averaged 9.78 mpg in all conditions. I weigh in at 12,000 lbs, pulling no toad, drove with AC (both roof and dash) for over 1/2 of the trip, head winds up to 30mph, hills (crossed the rockies 2x, flat lands, and traffic. Plenty of power, easily climbed the mountains with no issue, and was able to carry on a conversation without having to shout. I own 3 Fords (SUV, Van, and a 79 Full Size Bronco) and love Ford products. When I purchased our current MH I saw the Vortec and knew it was for me. JMHO

spider13 wrote:
I am currently looking to upgrade my class a,and I have looked at literally everything the internet has listed,from 99 to 2001.Overwhelmingly most class A's that list a bank's kit are Ford's.Is there a reason for this.Just an observation.

Drifting into another topic, but it might be that like the 460 V8 and the pre-Vortec 454 Chevy, the full Banks kit offered more substantial gains on the early 270 to 310 HP versions of the V10. The later Vortec 8100 and 3-valve V10 engines were factory tuned for more power, less incentive to spend another $3000-4000 for smaller gains.

Chevy has a lore doghouse which makes it easier to get around. Why not just enjoy whatever you have!

Bob

bsinmich wrote:
As you got farther in the Workhhorse history you will find the Auto Park is on fewer models. It is not on my W22 chassis.

No Mirada was built on the W22 or W24. It is a lightly built entry level coach, most models at 16,000 to 18,000 GVWR.

I am currently looking to upgrade my class a,and I have looked at literally everything the internet has listed,from 99 to 2001.Overwhelmingly most class A's that list a bank's kit are Ford's.Is there a reason for this.Just an observation.

I am happy with my Ford which is on the 2003 chassis. There is no problem to carry out a conversation as the engine noise is not a problem. The engine runs very cool no matter how hot it is outside.
I just did a longer trip and averaged 8.4 mpg towing a Pontiac G 6 with the air on the whole trip and the generator on when ever we stopped. I think that is reasonable.
Not sure what is meant by the tail wagging as I have not experienced this at all. I do like being able to take the MH to a Ford dealer for any necessary work relating to the chassis.
I believe the brake recall for Workhorse affected every W20 and W-22 chassis they built.
At present time Workhorse has not built a chassis in at least a couple years as Navistar basically closed down the MH chassis plant and switched the production to another plant where they make delivery trucks I believe.

When did the Workhorse brake problems start??

Charlie Bravo wrote:
I'm looking at a 2001 Coachman Mirada which came with both the Vortec 8.1 and the Ford V10.

Which one is better for gas mileage, power, and reliability?

Both are nearly identical in all three categories you listed. Both will get you down the road and will probably out last the house that is built on top of them. Considering the model year you are looking at, 2001, past maintenance would be a greater concern then chassis manufacture, at least for me.

Happy Trails.

As you got farther in the Workhhorse history you will find the Auto Park is on fewer models. It is not on my W22 chassis.