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ShinerBock
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Nov 18, 2016

Twin Turbocharged 4.8L V8 Ecoboost in a Superduty?

Report: Ford F-150 Getting Next-Gen 4.8L V-8 Little is known about the engine other than the fact it will replace the 5.0L at the Essex engine plant and is expected to be a “high volume” engine. A...
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ShinerBock
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Nov 18, 2016
No doubt it is just speculation as of date. It has been confirmed that the 6.2L will be replaced in the next 4 years by Reuters in an article about the new engine plants labor deal.

If this 4.8L is an iron block or CGI and turbocharged, then it is definitely a viable option and just about the right size to handily outperform the 6.2L in the SD. Or any other 3/4 or 1 ton gas engine for that matter.

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