7.0 is coming
#331
05-15-2018, 09:45 PM
Honestly they both need to let everyone in on what their plans are for gas. This is what’s holding me up on ordering.
Obviously the 6.2 is no slouch (especially since any towing I’d do is well under 5,000lbs), but the extra power from the diesel would be nice for what I do have planned (bigger tires and lift). But no matter what I read about reliability of all the new diesels they still scare me since I don’t NEED a diesel. I also don’t need a $10,000+ repair down the road on a primary vehicle. So a new gas V8 with power levels between the 6.2 and 6.7 would be perfect in my opinion.
Obviously the 6.2 is no slouch (especially since any towing I’d do is well under 5,000lbs), but the extra power from the diesel would be nice for what I do have planned (bigger tires and lift). But no matter what I read about reliability of all the new diesels they still scare me since I don’t NEED a diesel. I also don’t need a $10,000+ repair down the road on a primary vehicle. So a new gas V8 with power levels between the 6.2 and 6.7 would be perfect in my opinion.
#333
05-21-2018, 06:25 AM
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#336
05-21-2018, 08:08 PM
#337
05-21-2018, 10:07 PM
Fleet Mechanic
#342
05-22-2018, 12:01 PM
Fleet Mechanic
#344
05-24-2018, 12:57 AM
Fleet Mechanic
Keep in mind that the primary application for the 7X engine is to replace the 6.8L V-10 in commercial trucks like the F-650. I really don't know where all this speculation that it is a DOHC 4 valve high performance engine is coming from, because the only credible information that I have heard about 7X so far says otherwise. In fact, it might not even replace the 6.2L in the F-250 and 350. Time will tell, I don't profess to have any special inside information on what Ford is up to...............
#345
05-24-2018, 12:10 PM
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