Gas engine vs. Gas engine (not diesel)
I know the debate over gas vs. diesel has been done MANY times, and most agree that diesel is "better", but more $$$$. We were ready to trade our 10 year old Winnebago Class C to move to a Class A....
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There is a huge difference between the V10s in the E450 chassis and the F53 chassis. Look at the specs on each one - the difference in both horsepower and torque is significant.
The difference is not just because of the extra valve per cylinder. Ford puts a different intake manifold on it that allows for more torque, as well as a different exhaust manifold, and different tuning. That is why it is rated to handle a lot more weight.
As I understood it, Ford 'de-tunes' the V10 a lot to make it fit, work in the E series chassis, whereas with the F53, they pretty well turn it loose. The newer ones also have the 6 speed transmission as well.
I used to have the old 2 valve per cylinder V10 in a 2003 Ford Excursion that we towed an RV trailer with. When we traded up to the Class A with the 3 valve V10 about 6 years ago, I noticed a significant difference in power, even though the Motorhome was pulling more weight overall. Throttle response is much better. The V10 in the Class A just has more 'throat', throttle response than the 2 valve V10.
The difference is not just because of the extra valve per cylinder. Ford puts a different intake manifold on it that allows for more torque, as well as a different exhaust manifold, and different tuning. That is why it is rated to handle a lot more weight.
As I understood it, Ford 'de-tunes' the V10 a lot to make it fit, work in the E series chassis, whereas with the F53, they pretty well turn it loose. The newer ones also have the 6 speed transmission as well.
I used to have the old 2 valve per cylinder V10 in a 2003 Ford Excursion that we towed an RV trailer with. When we traded up to the Class A with the 3 valve V10 about 6 years ago, I noticed a significant difference in power, even though the Motorhome was pulling more weight overall. Throttle response is much better. The V10 in the Class A just has more 'throat', throttle response than the 2 valve V10.
