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Feb 21, 2019Explorer
otrfun wrote:
No doubt the new 7.3 is definitely going to be an improvement over the existing crop of V8's.
However, there's still going to be huge performance void between the 7.3 and the current crop of big-bore HD turbo diesels. The successful big-bore turbo diesels and the ultra-successful turbo-equipped Ecoboost 3.5's prove one thing, the towing/hauling/driving masses want/prefer near maximum torque at 2,000 RPM's. Unfortunately, the 7.3 is going to miss this mark as a naturally aspirated engine. Really have to wonder why the Big 3 can't legitimately fill this torque void with a mid-size, turbo gas or diesel powerplant.
I agree with this. Make an ecoboost motor designed for a 3/4 ton duty cycle, like a smaller turbo v8 and you would have the best of all worlds. I love the low end torque of my little ecoboost. Wayyy better than my last v8.
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