Why hasn't anyone released a HD truck with a Turbo V8?

smkettner wrote:
I would take an electric hybrid over a V8 turbo any day.

What would you expect to tow with that hybrid?

I would love to see the old cast iron Ford 300 (4.9L) straight six brought back, but turbocharged. Bring it up to the modern age with variable valve timing, variable ignition, 4 valves per cylinder, and direct injection. About 380 hp and 500 lb-ft at a low 2,000 or 2500 rpm would be ideal for a gasoline Super Duty.

Wait,

Infinati is starting to produce a different car engine...

variable compression turbo GAS engine... for now a 4 cylinder.
8.0 to 1 up to 14.0 to 1. computer controlled.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/news/a30392/infiniti-vc-t-variable-compression-turbo/

I can see this as a straight 6 in a truck.

IF they can keep the bottom end together.


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nohurry wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:


The V-10 will be offered in the new 2017 Super Duty pick up.

Not true. Only in chassis cab.

You are correct. Had to re-look at the build sheet for our work trucks(chassis cabs) versus the pick ups. Thought I saw the V10 on the pickups as well, but it is no where to be found.

No V-10 in the 2017 SD pickup. Two engines only, the V-8 gas and the 6.7 diesel.

I think a 5.0 turbo would work well as an F-250-only option. Plenty of power and OK in mpg if you keep your toes out of the turbos.

ShinerBock wrote:


The V-10 will be offered in the new 2017 Super Duty pick up.

Not true. Only in chassis cab.

Bedlam wrote:

Pop-Pop C wrote:
What is the reason the V-10 in a HD. PICKUP has not been continued. Both ford and dodge!
I thought the Excursion with the V-10 would be the ideal tow vehicle for a bumper trailer! Guess i am wrong. We are thinking of downsizing from a MH. to a bumper trailer.

The V10 is still used in the cutaway van E450 (not sure how much longer for this platform) and the chassis cab trucks F450-F750.

The V-10 will be offered in the new 2017 Super Duty pick up.

Bedlam wrote:

Pop-Pop C wrote:
What is the reason the V-10 in a HD. PICKUP has not been continued. Both ford and dodge!
I thought the Excursion with the V-10 would be the ideal tow vehicle for a bumper trailer! Guess i am wrong. We are thinking of downsizing from a MH. to a bumper trailer.

The V10 is still used in the cutaway van E450 (not sure how much longer for this platform) and the chassis cab trucks F450-F750.

All our new ambulances have the V-10 (E-450) and are doing really well. Now MPG blows big, big time (4.8 to 5.5) mpg is what I'm seeing across the board on all 9 of them. But they are geared super low and let's just say they get driven hard! But they sure ain't seeing the shop every other week for emissions issues like the last few strokes we had.
Not sure this is even relevant but thought I'd put it out there. I'm sure in the private sector MPG would be better though.

smkettner wrote:
I would take an electric hybrid over a V8 turbo any day.

I would rather see a diesel electric...

Pop-Pop C wrote:
What is the reason the V-10 in a HD. PICKUP has not been continued. Both ford and dodge!
I thought the Excursion with the V-10 would be the ideal tow vehicle for a bumper trailer! Guess i am wrong. We are thinking of downsizing from a MH. to a bumper trailer.

The V10 is still used in the cutaway van E450 (not sure how much longer for this platform) and the chassis cab trucks F450-F750.