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timmac
Explorer
Aug 04, 2019

Ford 7.3L V8 Power Numbers & They Are Lower Than We Thought!

Looks like the new 7.3 V-8 is not such a powerhouse after all, just a tad more than the V10.. And with all the issues the 1st and 2nd years of anything new who wants to be the 1st to try it in a ne...
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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Aug 04, 2019
Big Katuna wrote:
Why? It’s cheaper and utilizes components used on the smaller V8.

Like what components ?

Every other Ford gasoline engine is OHC. No other engine has similar bore size or stoke.

Sure some "proven technology" was used from other engine (valve seat material, piston rings, piston cooling jets).

I will reserve judgement on both the engine and transmission until they have been in production for awhile.

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