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BigToe wrote:
The 6.8L V10 has driven the RV industry for the last 20 years... in Class A motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, Class B vans, E Series ambulances that rush us to the doctor, and F Series trucks... from the F-250 all the way up to the F-750.
For over two continuous decades in a row, the overhead cam 6.8L Triton V10 has provided the power and proved itself... without a lot fussyness or fan fare.
Where's the love?
I don't think anyone said anything negative about the 6.8...but time marches on.
Hopefully this engine will be a worthy successor.
Carbed big blocks drove the RV industry for years before the 6.8 came around, but no one is looking to go back to those.BigToe wrote:
The 6.8L V10 has driven the RV industry for the last 20 years... in Class A motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, Class B vans, E Series ambulances that rush us to the doctor, and F Series trucks... from the F-250 all the way up to the F-750.
For over two continuous decades in a row, the overhead cam 6.8L Triton V10 has provided the power and proved itself... without a lot fussyness or fan fare.
Where's the love?
I only have 8000 miles on our new Class A but so far I love the V10. I rarely read of any catastrophic engine failures. I hope to put many many miles on mine.
I am assuming that the F53 will eventually use the 7.3 but I wouldn't be surprised if Ford still makes the V10 for the F53 for several more years.BigToe wrote:
The 6.8L V10 has driven the RV industry for the last 20 years... in Class A motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, Class B vans, E Series ambulances that rush us to the doctor, and F Series trucks... from the F-250 all the way up to the F-750.
For over two continuous decades in a row, the overhead cam 6.8L Triton V10 has provided the power and proved itself... without a lot fussyness or fan fare.
Where's the love?
That engine is one of the best Ford ever ever made. Plenty of high revving power and absolute great reliability. I think Ford could have improved the Class C Chasis and the Class A chasis for quietness and ride and I don’t under why they haven’t except for max profit.
But that motor is stout, yes it’s horrible gas mileage and it takes a while to break one in but I’m still a fanboy.patperry2766 wrote:
maybe I didn't catch it....but is it replacing the 6.2L completely or is it an optional engine in addition to the 6.2 & 6.7D?
The 6.2L stays as the base engine in an F250 only, and comes mated to the 6 speed auto. The 7.3L and 10 speed will be the base in the F350 and up.- The 6.8L V10 has driven the RV industry for the last 20 years... in Class A motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, Class B vans, E Series ambulances that rush us to the doctor, and F Series trucks... from the F-250 all the way up to the F-750.
For over two continuous decades in a row, the overhead cam 6.8L Triton V10 has provided the power and proved itself... without a lot fussyness or fan fare.
Where's the love? - I don't look for the power numbers to be a huge increase over the 6.2 but numbers aren't the only part of the equation. It's the total package that counts and unless this engine has some unforeseen problems I think it's going to be a home run for Ford. This engine looks to be a well thought out simple engine and should be able to pull some heavy loads.
The 10 speed should be a plus also. When my 6.2 shifts down to 3rd there seems to be a big increase in the rpms so I think the 10 speed will handle the same situation better.
I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing about some real world reports on these trucks. patperry2766 wrote:
maybe I didn't catch it....but is it replacing the 6.2L completely or is it an optional engine in addition to the 6.2 & 6.7D?
Just another engine option between the 6.2 and 6.7. It will cost more then the standard 6.2 but this looks like a great engine choice for those not wanting diesel. I’m still looking forward to the testing of this and the GM 6.6. I like the GM of course being a LS and bulletproof. But this new 7.3 also looks good so it’s good to see the HD trucks getting such nice gas upgrades!- maybe I didn't catch it....but is it replacing the 6.2L completely or is it an optional engine in addition to the 6.2 & 6.7D?
BigToe wrote:
Another example... the new 6.6 GM gas has a 10.8 compression ratio. And no question about how the calibration prevents detonation.
Direct injection, better combustion chamber design, better cooling systems, VVT, and knock sensors/engine tuning. They have a lot of control over combustion chamber pressures and cooling these days.
Lots of engines running those sort of compression ratios on 87.
I doubt the engineer would tell how it is tuned. He would just give a canned response mentioning some of the things I put above.
This 7.3 really does look like a modernized big block. Big canted valves, big exhaust/intake ports, etc.
And if you look at the shot of it sitting on the stand next to Andre, it seems like a pretty small package (considering the displacement and application). The modular motors are huge, super wide with the overhead cams. I'm really digging this engine so far.- Great job; Ford finally went to the KISS theory! I think this engine will be awesome and a fantastic alternative to the complicated 6.7L diesel. I had to chuckle a couple of times watching the video; many of the points covered and the coils mounted to the valve covers reminded me of the 5.3L in my 2001 Yukon! :B
