Made the big change this weekend

TucsonJim wrote:

Huntindog wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Huntindog wrote:

4x4ord wrote:

GoPackGo wrote:
4x4ord - Do you know where I can get a graph that shows the HP and torque curves for the 2013 Ford Diesels ?

Thanks,

Tim B.

As far as I know the Ford 6.7 came out rated a little under 400 hp and were later updated, so I think they are all running the same power now 2011 through 2013. I am not sure how accurate this graph is but it should give you an idea. Its the 735/390 tune though. 6.7 power/torque graph.

Of the big 3, only one of them had the HP/TQ figures calculated by the SAE method....That was GM. And that explains the real world performance in all the hill climb tests.... Think about the difference between peak and continuous power numbers.

The Ford makes better fuel economy while pulling a trailer. Hurt Locker test if you want a data source. Also in some tests at or near sea level the Ford outperforms the Dmax.

Op,
Enjoy your truck... These are pulling machines that make really good fuel economy.

True enough. It takes fuel to make power. (See my previous comment on power ratings) As for at sea level, true too,,, but all 3 make more than enough power on flat land and one will only be at sea level a short time when climbing big hills.

Okay, So I'm a little confused. My new F350 may not have the same pulling power as demonstrated in a test by the GM product. BUT.. All I really needed was more power than my '04 6.0 gas powered Silverado. So I know I have much more torque (power). Once I achieve adequate power, wouldn't it be better to focus on other factors such as comfort, price, fuel economy, etc?