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I don't think Ford has released final hp & tq numbers yet and I highly doubt Ford even knows as of now what the final numbers will be. I honestly wouldn't touch one of the 4.4l or 6.7l diesels that are coming out in 2010 at least until 2 years after they are released. Fords building these engines in their new plant and there are new emmision standards for 2010. I'll keep my truck. Those are impressive numbers though from the Chevy 4.5l diesel.
Ford better match or get friggin close to the Chevy power wise.........if they don't they might as well not even bother.
I doubt they'll even try. Look at the 5.4. They've been building it for years and it's still the most underpowered poor performing engine in it's class.
Ford must have a bunch of idiots designing their engines.
I doubt they'll even try. Look at the 5.4. They've been building it for years and it's still the most underpowered poor performing engine in it's class.
Damn straight, glad to see i am not the only one that thinks this way.
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2012 Ford F350, 6.2, Auto, 4X4, Crew Cab, SRW, Short Box
Can somebody PLEASE tell me WHY the GM thinks that we need 1/2 ton trucks that have more HP and torque than the original Duramax LB7?
Sure, it still has the same semi-floating rear axles as every half ton out there but it's got enough torque to haul 6000 lb. in the bed and 20K lbs. on a trailer....."properly equipped" of course.
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2000 F250 PSD Regular Cab 2wd with an automatic. One hundred percent stock except for having 250/200% injectors running at stock power output.
1995 F250 PSD SuperCab longbox 4wd with an automatic. Also all-stock.
Aleast it will have enough hp to pull 10,500 pounds up a hill decent. Hopefully it will have 2 modes, an economy, and a tow/performance mode. That would be awesome.
Sure, it still has the same semi-floating rear axles as every half ton out there but it's got enough torque to haul 6000 lb. in the bed and 20K lbs. on a trailer....."properly equipped" of course.
I can see those cute little rear ends blowing apart for sure. Though the power is nice, it is totally unnecessary for a half ton. I also hop they strengthen that fram, because it's going to need it.
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2003 F250 SD 4X4 5.4L 4:10 Arizona Beige
1987 Mustang GT
09 Challenger RT
A bunch of motorcycles, other cars, and a Quad.
I think a power loaded diesel in a 1/2 ton will be the best thing sinced slice bread. Do guys know how many people had to jump up to a 3/4 ton just to pull their camper safely a couple times a year? And why wouldn't you want 25% better mileage? I wouldn't worry to much about the powertrain - GM has been ahead in the that dept. since the inception of the D/A combo.
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2008 LMM Duramax - Crew cab LT Z71 3/4 ton
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MBRP turbo back DPF delete exhaust
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