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Feb 19, 2016 | 08:13 AM

Larietpsd

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Did anyone else remember seeing an artical about ford developing a new superduty engine for the 18 model year? If so what ya think they doing? Big block maybe 7.4 out of retirement

Feb 19, 2016 | 08:21 AM

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Did anyone else remember seeing an artical about ford developing a new superduty engine for the 18 model year? If so what ya think they doing? Big block maybe 7.4 out of retirement

5.8L is what I've heard.

Feb 19, 2016 | 09:57 AM

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Don't know if it was true, but I heard something about a Supercharged 5.8 option in that new bronco for 18'. maybe that's the same engine. I can't imagine them adding an NA 5.8 to the SD lineup.

Feb 19, 2016 | 10:20 AM

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Don't know if it was true, but I heard something about a Supercharged 5.8 option in that new bronco for 18'. maybe that's the same engine. I can't imagine them adding an NA 5.8 to the SD lineup.

I doubt you will see a S/C in a Super Duty (or anywhere else in Ford anymore for that matter). I could see a 5.8L with a single turbo (or even 2) slapped on it though...

Feb 19, 2016 | 10:38 AM

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I doubt you will see a S/C in a Super Duty (or anywhere else in Ford anymore for that matter). I could see a 5.8L with a single turbo (or even 2) slapped on it though...

I wouldn't mind seeing something like an ecoboost 5.4, 5.8 or 6.2 or a n/a 7+ liter big block.

Feb 19, 2016 | 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MadWolf

Don't know if it was true, but I heard something about a Supercharged 5.8 option in that new bronco for 18'. maybe that's the same engine. I can't imagine them adding an NA 5.8 to the SD lineup.

I could 100% see a Coyote based 5.8 in a Super Duty.

Feb 19, 2016 | 04:44 PM

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I doubt you will see a S/C in a Super Duty (or anywhere else in Ford anymore for that matter). I could see a 5.8L with a single turbo (or even 2) slapped on it though...

Brings me to another question.. What is the main logic behind using turbos, instead of a supercharger? ...I guess the turbos are lighter, cheaper, saves more fuel?

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Feb 19, 2016 | 05:50 PM

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I'm thinking fords gonna go 5.8 direct injected something along those lines tried and true

Feb 19, 2016 | 08:00 PM

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On one of the other forums guys were talking about the 5.0 turbo charged engine that Ford has developed so that would be my guess.

Feb 20, 2016 | 01:39 PM

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I have heard the new engine is a 5.8L too. Doesn't make much sense because it sounds like the 6.2L will continue as well.

Feb 20, 2016 | 02:14 PM

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Superchargers are better off idle though, and don't usually lag like turbo's. Superchagers typically have power all through the range. Turbo's are a bit more efficient, but are usually best in the mid range RPM's on any production vehicle. Turbo's also create more heat in general.

Feb 21, 2016 | 06:22 PM

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The main reason for turbos is efficiency. Turbos use waste energy from the exhaust, whereas superchargers are belt-driven, meaning they zap power from the engine. I've heard 10% as a good figure of energy needed to run a super charger.

I'm thinking the 6.2L will remain low-tech whereas the 5.8L will be DI and DOHC, maybe even turbo charged.