Ford 7.3 v8
Has anyone had any experience with the new Ford 7.3 gas v8. Does it have enough power? What kind of MPG? Any problem with it? We are thinking of ordering a new motorhome with a gas engine and there...
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Grit dog wrote:
You all realize that the RV versions of this 7.3 drivetrain will not be appreciably better than the outgoing V10, right.
It’s disappointing that the chassis models get old technology and less power.
IIRC the lower power rating is due to the way engine power is certified (bench dyno vs chassis dyno or something like that) in commercial vehicles vs pickups. The F550 also is rated at 350 hp instead of the 430 in the 250/350. I believe the actual engine output is the same. Someone much smarter than me (maybe Shinerbock) could explain it much better. It's too bad the motorhome only gets a six speed trans though.
