I recently read an article where a Ford engineer stated that the 6.7 would be the most powerful and most efficient powerstroke ever.
That would mean we should be able to expect 20 or so mpg, right?
I am in the market for a new truck and have been convinced to order a 2010 V-10, but the new 6.7 is intriguing. Combined with a few other features in the 2011truck, and I might wait a year for a new truck.
Thoughts?
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I may order a 6.7 for my next truck (2011) instead of the V10. Everything seems way improved from the last 2 IH engines. I will never buy a 6.0 or 6.4 again. The 2011 just might steer me back to diesel for my next rollback purchase. My 09 F550 V10 will be with me a long time though.
I think it will be a stretch to get 20 mpg with all the mandatory emission equipment onboard. It should be competitive with any new motor put out by GM or Dodge, plus more hp and torque. Can’t wait to test drive one. fficeffice" />>>
I think that the new 6 speed select shift auto tranny, reguardless of motor attached will be worth the wait. It seems that I read that the V-10 will only be available in the 450 and 550.
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Ford claims a "double digit percentage increase in fuel mileage over the 6.4". I would surmise that to mean to expect from 10% and 17% better on fuel than the 6.4 Powerstroke.
I would also anticpate the expense for the DEF/urea to eat up the savings from 2-5% of that increase in fuel mileage.
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Sadly, a double digit percentage increase in MPG's still isn't a whole lot to brag about. If they don't do well with this, it's going to be really hard to sell the up-charge cost for a diesel. Especially if the Eco-boost motor works as well as they claim.
i dont believe that the 6.2L is an ecoboosted engine, ecoboost is the addition of a turbocharger to the engine platform, and unless im mistaken (it would be awsome if i was) the 6.2 is naturally asperated.
I would also anticpate the expense for the DEF/urea to eat up the savings from 2-5% of that increase in fuel mileage.
Everything I see literature wise on the big trucks supports that claim. It is largely dependent on what the cost of diesel will be, personally I think urea will turn out to be a good thing.
i dont believe that the 6.2L is an ecoboosted engine, ecoboost is the addition of a turbocharger to the engine platform, and unless im mistaken (it would be awsome if i was) the 6.2 is naturally asperated.
From what I understand, Ford is planning on applying the eco boost to most, if not all of it's engine platforms. If it works as advertised, why wouldn't they? That means at some point in the near future, either the 6.2 or some other motor of choice will be available in a super duty with the eco boost. At least that's my understanding.
Your comment about an ecoboost 6.2 being awesome was kind of my point. If it works the way it's supposed to, that upcharge for a diesel might be a hard sale.
yes i agree with you that the upcharge for a diesel will be a harder sell, but there are guys out there who are loyal diesel guys and guys who are loyal gas guys. So i think that the guys that are loyal will still stick to diesels because thats what they perfer, however there may be a price increase on the gas line too if they ecoboost them. can you imagine a 6.2 with twins, or even the V-10 with twins! wow that would be one hot truck.
yes i agree with you that the upcharge for a diesel will be a harder sell, but there are guys out there who are loyal diesel guys and guys who are loyal gas guys. So i think that the guys that are loyal will still stick to diesels because thats what they perfer, however there may be a price increase on the gas line too if they ecoboost them. can you imagine a 6.2 with twins, or even the V-10 with twins! wow that would be one hot truck.
If you can get similar torque and MPG numbers from a gasser for several thousand cheaper than a big bad diesel that has been choked by the EPA, and even sounds and smells like a gas motor, it makes you wonder how loyal the diesel crowd will be.
Either way, lots of exciting news for Ford while Toyota is facing it's largest recall ever because they cannot properly design a floor mat.
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