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slarsen
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Aug 28, 2013

Why the different ratings: under/over 10K GVWR Gas

I have a 2012 Gasser, and I'm about to take a trip that will put me on the Rockies more than once. I was looking up the ratings to find the 'sweet spot' RPM's, and this is what Ford lists: Horsep...
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elkhornsun
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Aug 28, 2013
I would expect that with the 6-speed transmission and a tow load over 10K that the trans is in a lower gear (and have the engine at a higher RPM) than at the same speed with a lighter load. That would affect the engine RPMs and in turn the power output.

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