F53 Horsepower rating
What's up with the HP rating on new F53 chassis motorhomes (all manufacturers)? Our 2015 Winnebago Vista is rated at 362 HP while I'm seeing the 2018 coach specs are 320. Has Ford started using the cl...
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My 2016 F-53 chassis with a 6 speed transmission shifts at a lower RPM than my 2005 5 speed transmission. My 5 speed would rev up to 5300 RPMs before it shifted. My 6 speed shifts at 4300 RPMs.
I believe, but don't know for a fact,that changing to a 6 speed transmission and the lowering of RPMs and the change in the way horsepower is measured was done to meet EPA requirements.
The result is a quieter ride. With the extra gear I don't feel like I've lost any horsepower.
If I had to choose between a 5 speed or 6 speed F-53 chassis I would pick the 6 speed.
I believe, but don't know for a fact,that changing to a 6 speed transmission and the lowering of RPMs and the change in the way horsepower is measured was done to meet EPA requirements.
The result is a quieter ride. With the extra gear I don't feel like I've lost any horsepower.
If I had to choose between a 5 speed or 6 speed F-53 chassis I would pick the 6 speed.
