Ford V10 revisions
It's difficult to find actual information about the performance of the "new" V10. Most people who are experienced with driving motorhomes (or other heavy vehicles) agree that torque matters and HP is...
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Thanks for some interesting comments to me question. From what I gathered here and from some other forums, I think I can conclude that:
- the "new" 320hp engine is physically unchanged.
- max hp (320) is measured at a lower rpm than on the old 362hp motor.
- the new 6-speed trans keeps the engine at lower rpm, therefore max rpm is measured at a different rpm.
- it is easier to meet epa requirements at lower rpm
Bottom line appears that it is the same engine, bolted to a new tranny, and measured at a lower rpm.
- the "new" 320hp engine is physically unchanged.
- max hp (320) is measured at a lower rpm than on the old 362hp motor.
- the new 6-speed trans keeps the engine at lower rpm, therefore max rpm is measured at a different rpm.
- it is easier to meet epa requirements at lower rpm
Bottom line appears that it is the same engine, bolted to a new tranny, and measured at a lower rpm.
