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ShinerBock
Explorer
Jan 07, 2018

Ford finally releases specs for F-150 3.0L diesel

Power - 250 hp at 3,250 RPM and 440 lb-ft at 1,750 RPM Max Towing - 11,400 lbs Still underpowered to me(your towing preferences may be different) for the size of truck it is going in and an 11...
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Ralph_Cramden
Explorer II
Jan 16, 2018
Adam R wrote:
One thing that has always pushed me toward diesels is that I prefer the powerband, torque and lack of drama (high rpms) when it come to working an engine hard.


Only on an RV forum can operating an engine at its designed parameters be stated as "drama" LOL. That's a good one.

Another great reminder of the benefits of avoiding the truck threads. Now off to fire up the snow blower, and crank the ole Kohler gasser up to drama level.

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