More hp or an extra gear?
I read where the 2016 Ford F53 chassis changed to a 6 speed transmission, but for emissions regs. dropped the horsepower rating down to 320 from 362 on the 2015 chassis. So if you were buying a gas cl...
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Goldencrazy wrote:
I guess you guys have not read other forms on this topic. Those of us who have had the five speed 362 and now have the 6 speed are thrilled with the new engine. Maybe one person who not so happy and I think he just felt deceived. It is easily as powerful and much smoother and quieter. A few have suggested engine braking is not as good but I have not been in grades sufficient to know. Wolfe is correct in his analysis. The new engine and tranny delivers more torque where needed. I am pleased that my carbon footprint has lessened and I have a better running engine. Cruise control no longer gear searches on the smallest grade. Some suggest that after 10,000 miles there might be an improvement in mpg. Rumor is that the future could even mean a nine speed that is even more efficient. So don't let the HP mislead.
I think it was the 2015 305HP+ lower torque system that people where unhappy with and ford quickly corrected it
