2020 Ford 7.3L Ike Gauntlet
It did way better than I expected going up. LINK
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Ford put down a stomping with the 7.3, impressive performance. GM could have made a much better showing with one of 3 things and preferably them all. 1) Better transmission tuning, it should have downshifted on the IKE test. 2) 10 spd trans 3) 4.10 axle. I suspect we will see them all by '22 at the latest. I think from a marketing standpoint, GM figures if you are going to tow 16,000 lbs on a regular basis, buy a diesel. That was true before this 7.3 came along, maybe it still is.
On the other hand, Ford has a huge market already to put this new engine into with the various chassis cab and medium duty trucks. If GM ever wants to compete in that market, they better build the rumored 8.X engine.
The truck competition is fierce at the moment, they are all very nice trucks!
On the other hand, Ford has a huge market already to put this new engine into with the various chassis cab and medium duty trucks. If GM ever wants to compete in that market, they better build the rumored 8.X engine.
The truck competition is fierce at the moment, they are all very nice trucks!
