Ford V10 engine

427435 wrote:

C-Leigh Racing wrote:

427435 wrote:

C-Leigh Racing wrote:
So, after reading all these replys & owning a 99 F53 V10 myself & knowing what a good unit it is, I think if I was to design a chassis system for Ford, it would be the same chassis, 362HP V10 engine, 6 speed Allison auto, 22.5 buds & adjustable air ride instead of springs. Then require the coach MFGs to support their coach bodys with some sort of cushioning between the coach body frame work, instead of welding it direct to the chassis rails.
With all of that, what do you think the ride would be like.
Neil

How much more would you be willing to pay for those features???

With the market as it is right now, probably only difference would be the adding of air ride to the chassis.
The coach MFGs know, if they want to sell something, it better be to the buyers liking, unless the buyer just drowning in money & dont care.
Neil

I'll bet that the Allison cost to Ford would be several thousand $$$ higher than their own transmission; that an air bag suspension would add several more thousand $$$ (not counting engineering and tooling costs); and genuine aluminum Budds vs steel would be another thousand. And that is cost-----add mark-up and I could easily see $10,000 or more

On a coach that is already say $120-150k, I could definitely see someone putting up an additional 7-8% for those features.

C-Leigh Racing wrote:

427435 wrote:

C-Leigh Racing wrote:
So, after reading all these replys & owning a 99 F53 V10 myself & knowing what a good unit it is, I think if I was to design a chassis system for Ford, it would be the same chassis, 362HP V10 engine, 6 speed Allison auto, 22.5 buds & adjustable air ride instead of springs. Then require the coach MFGs to support their coach bodys with some sort of cushioning between the coach body frame work, instead of welding it direct to the chassis rails.
With all of that, what do you think the ride would be like.
Neil

How much more would you be willing to pay for those features???

With the market as it is right now, probably only difference would be the adding of air ride to the chassis.
The coach MFGs know, if they want to sell something, it better be to the buyers liking, unless the buyer just drowning in money & dont care.
Neil

I'll bet that the Allison cost to Ford would be several thousand $$$ higher than their own transmission; that an air bag suspension would add several more thousand $$$ (not counting engineering and tooling costs); and genuine aluminum Budds vs steel would be another thousand. And that is cost-----add mark-up and I could easily see $10,000 or more

Kiwi_too wrote:

Pirate wrote:

Kiwi_too wrote:
Great engine. IIRC, pre '07 had 2 valve. Newer have 3 valve. Yep, some are noisier. check firewall, as some have gaps that let in hot/cold air, especially while driving. Also, hitch is 5k max tow.

2006 began the 362 3v engine.

Missed it by that much.

No big deal to us but for the used market guy, major deal, IMO.

427435 wrote:

C-Leigh Racing wrote:
So, after reading all these replys & owning a 99 F53 V10 myself & knowing what a good unit it is, I think if I was to design a chassis system for Ford, it would be the same chassis, 362HP V10 engine, 6 speed Allison auto, 22.5 buds & adjustable air ride instead of springs. Then require the coach MFGs to support their coach bodys with some sort of cushioning between the coach body frame work, instead of welding it direct to the chassis rails.
With all of that, what do you think the ride would be like.
Neil

How much more would you be willing to pay for those features???

With the market as it is right now, probably only difference would be the adding of air ride to the chassis.
The coach MFGs know, if they want to sell something, it better be to the buyers liking, unless the buyer just drowning in money & dont care.
Neil

Pirate wrote:

Kiwi_too wrote:
Great engine. IIRC, pre '07 had 2 valve. Newer have 3 valve. Yep, some are noisier. check firewall, as some have gaps that let in hot/cold air, especially while driving. Also, hitch is 5k max tow.

2006 began the 362 3v engine.

Missed it by that much.

Kiwi_too wrote:
Great engine. IIRC, pre '07 had 2 valve. Newer have 3 valve. Yep, some are noisier. check firewall, as some have gaps that let in hot/cold air, especially while driving. Also, hitch is 5k max tow.

2006 began the 362 3v engine.

Great engine. IIRC, pre '07 had 2 valve. Newer have 3 valve. Yep, some are noisier. check firewall, as some have gaps that let in hot/cold air, especially while driving. Also, hitch is 5k max tow.

C-Leigh Racing wrote:
So, after reading all these replys & owning a 99 F53 V10 myself & knowing what a good unit it is, I think if I was to design a chassis system for Ford, it would be the same chassis, 362HP V10 engine, 6 speed Allison auto, 22.5 buds & adjustable air ride instead of springs. Then require the coach MFGs to support their coach bodys with some sort of cushioning between the coach body frame work, instead of welding it direct to the chassis rails.
With all of that, what do you think the ride would be like.
Neil

How much more would you be willing to pay for those features???

So, after reading all these replys & owning a 99 F53 V10 myself & knowing what a good unit it is, I think if I was to design a chassis system for Ford, it would be the same chassis, 362HP V10 engine, 6 speed Allison auto, 22.5 buds & adjustable air ride instead of springs. Then require the coach MFGs to support their coach bodys with some sort of cushioning between the coach body frame work, instead of welding it direct to the chassis rails.
With all of that, what do you think the ride would be like.
Neil

Costs about $50 a year for maintenance. After 30,000 miles, $0 for repairs.

Certainly can't complain. Hold it. Yes I can. It costs a dollar to go two miles. :)