Frods V10 engine
Looking at a class A with the V10, I would just like to hear some pros and cons. Thank You.
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I forgot to mention the 2006 F53 chassis for class A MHs (which began production on Jan 1st, 2005) included the 3 valve heads - that's where much of the added HP came from. Ford also streamlined the exhaust system with what looks like cast iron headers.
The more gears the transmission has the better. My 2004 with the older 4 speed transmission has trouble going up long upgrades. In the higher gear, it loses speed until it drops below 50 when it downshifts even lower and then starts picking up speed. A little over 50-52 mph, it upshifts (at about 4500 rpm) and starts losing speed again. If it had more gears, it would be able to at least maintain 50 mph or better.
Ford Introduces New F-53 V8 Engine, Transmission (3/5/2019)
From what's been said here, 2016 was another major upgrade year where 6 speed transmissions became standard.
Stay tuned for the 2020 F53 chassis (which I believe is now in production) for another major upgrade. The engine switches to a bigger V8 (the V-10 is on 415 ci) and a 10 speed transmission.
Oh,iIf I could on jack up my unit and put one of those under it! I have no inclination to buy a new MH.
The more gears the transmission has the better. My 2004 with the older 4 speed transmission has trouble going up long upgrades. In the higher gear, it loses speed until it drops below 50 when it downshifts even lower and then starts picking up speed. A little over 50-52 mph, it upshifts (at about 4500 rpm) and starts losing speed again. If it had more gears, it would be able to at least maintain 50 mph or better.
Ford Introduces New F-53 V8 Engine, Transmission (3/5/2019)
From what's been said here, 2016 was another major upgrade year where 6 speed transmissions became standard.
Stay tuned for the 2020 F53 chassis (which I believe is now in production) for another major upgrade. The engine switches to a bigger V8 (the V-10 is on 415 ci) and a 10 speed transmission.
Oh,iIf I could on jack up my unit and put one of those under it! I have no inclination to buy a new MH.
