Ford v10 or gm 8.1 liter class A
I am shopping for a 10 year old gas class A motorhome in the 32 to 35 foot length. Which is the better option, ford v10 or gm 8.1 ???
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I like the First replay.> There are several technical differences but in that age class the Workhorse with the 8.1 comes with the Allison, EVEN FORD says the Allison is best (They later came out with a new tranny which they called "The answer to the Allison" so even Ford said Allison was better.. Makes me glad I haev one)
The GM 8.1 had a batch of engines with a bad fuel clip. I would like to think it has been replaced by now bit make sure it has.
Ford's of that era had a problem with blowing spark plugs right out of the cylinder,, Again, I would think that would have happened and been fixed by now if it was going to happen.
Workhorse had an issue with the brake system... Likewise a recall was issued and it should have been fixed.
In short both engines (And the chassis they mount on) have had issues, which resulted in either TSB's or recalls.. ALL of which should have been taken care of by now.
HOWEVER: this may or may not be important.. the 8.1 is no longer made..
This means that as time flys, replacement engines and parts may become .. well, more expensive.
On the other hand, In my life GM engines have generally lasted longer. (Sadly my 8.1 IS the exception, it is currently awaiting funding for replacement).
But.. Well, that is partially (At least) my fault.
The GM 8.1 had a batch of engines with a bad fuel clip. I would like to think it has been replaced by now bit make sure it has.
Ford's of that era had a problem with blowing spark plugs right out of the cylinder,, Again, I would think that would have happened and been fixed by now if it was going to happen.
Workhorse had an issue with the brake system... Likewise a recall was issued and it should have been fixed.
In short both engines (And the chassis they mount on) have had issues, which resulted in either TSB's or recalls.. ALL of which should have been taken care of by now.
HOWEVER: this may or may not be important.. the 8.1 is no longer made..
This means that as time flys, replacement engines and parts may become .. well, more expensive.
On the other hand, In my life GM engines have generally lasted longer. (Sadly my 8.1 IS the exception, it is currently awaiting funding for replacement).
But.. Well, that is partially (At least) my fault.
