3 valve v-10 vs. new 7.3?
Anyone driven both in the same configuration? Is the new engine worth it? Doesn't seem like a real huge difference on paper. What's the real world verdict?
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Hemling wrote:
Anyone driven both in the same configuration? Is the new engine worth it? Doesn't seem like a real huge difference on paper. What's the real world verdict?
I'm guessing that the new V8 probably is a lower RPM engine, in that it produces it's highest crankshaft torque in a lower RPM range than the V10 does.
From reading about the V10 for years in the forums, many truck/RV V10 owners seem to not either understand, or care for, the higher RPMs required to tap it's torque and power.
America was "raised on" the rumbling noise and thumping power of gas V8 truck engines. The V10 is a different kind of truck engine.
For me personally, I prefer horsepower at high RPMs over horsepower at low RPMs ... so our V10 powered motorhome is a hoot for me to drive.
