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Old 02-12-2014, 04:48 PM
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How come a turbo charged 6 cylinder makes more power than a V10 and at nearly half the displacement lol
 
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Old 02-12-2014, 09:17 PM
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You can have a 6 cyl with twin turbos.


Sign me up for the 7.8. I can make more gas money.
 
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Old 02-12-2014, 09:27 PM
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turbocharge anything it will make double the power of anything with enough boost.
 
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Originally Posted by caliaviation
Honestly the V10 is allllll marketing.

You see, Ford could have made a 415 big block V8 but they realized something...
Girls wont even consider getting in your truck if you have a 4cyl under the hood...
when you have a 6cyl? they hardly give a second glance...
When you have an 8cyl, they notice and appreciate the effort but thats about all...

Fords PR folks took note of this, AND THUS, THE V10 WAS BORN attracting all kinds of chicks, that's the real difference between the V10 and V8.
And that my friend, is all I have to say about that.
While I think it is not related to attracting ladies, I agree that marketing was probably a big factor (along with the modular tooling mentioned by Mark Kovalsky).

"Wow factor" sells.
 
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Old 02-13-2014, 07:46 AM
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While I think it is not related to attracting ladies, I agree that marketing was probably a big factor (along with the modular tooling mentioned by Mark Kovalsky).

"Wow factor" sells.

EVERYTHING is related to attracting women!
 
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Old 02-15-2014, 05:40 PM
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How come a turbo charged 6 cylinder makes more power than a V10 and at nearly half the displacement lol
Well, good point, BUT.
Only two types of people drive 6 cylinder turbo engines...
Communist & Diesel owners
 
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Old 02-17-2014, 09:04 AM
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And people who want the power of a V10 with over double the mileage
 
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Old 02-19-2014, 06:55 PM
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The V10 doesn't have much of a future now that the introduction of Federal fuel economy standards for heavy duty trucks has been kicked off.
 
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Old 02-21-2014, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by caliaviation
Honestly the V10 is allllll marketing.

You see, Ford could have made a 415 big block V8 but they realized something...
Girls wont even consider getting in your truck if you have a 4cyl under the hood...
when you have a 6cyl? they hardly give a second glance...
When you have an 8cyl, they notice and appreciate the effort but thats about all...

Fords <acronym title="Page Ranking">PR</acronym> folks took note of this, AND THUS, THE V10 WAS BORN attracting all kinds of chicks, that's the real difference between the V10 and V8.
And that my friend, is all I have to say about that.
Dang, where are all my chicks!
 
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Old 02-23-2014, 03:18 PM
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Which tune should I get from 5star? kind of surprised how much power my v 10 doesnt have. Maybe Im used to my 7.3 but I would have sworn the one ton van I had driven was alot more torquey. It's not bad but I was expecting more. Really want one of Mikes tunes but not sure which one, definately want more from 2k on up.
 
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