Hesitation
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Test drove a 2017 F350 with the 6.7 , first diesel I've ever driven. The motor is very response once moving but there was a very pronounced hesitation if you gave it full throttle from a standstill. Is this normal? Is it just protecting the driveline from the massive torque?
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Most likely what you're feeling is a combination of computer programming. There isn't a direct link from the gas pedal to the engine anymore. Your input on the pedal goes through a computer and then the computer tells the engine what to do. They have a designed in lag or delay to kinda dummy proof these engines. Making 100% of the power available instantly could make these trucks dangerous if they were in the hands of an idiot and as per the status quo these days... the rest of the world has to live down to the lowest common denominator.
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I've driven several (I have one) and they all have turbo lag. Not sure what you are talking about. It may be you only drove an automatic which takes a whole second to actually move the car -- plenty of time to spool up.
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