Anybody find it odd???
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Mountain Pass
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Anybody find it odd???
Does anyone else besides me find it odd that there is NOBODY reporting about a first drive of a 7.3?? I realize it hasn't shown up on lots yet, but there has to be some testing or performance evaluation out there somewhere. I remember before the 6.7 was released, there was plenty of talk about its performance. Either Ford had done an exceptional job of keeping a lid on this thing, or I fear it is going to be a "nothing burger" of an engine.
Mountain Pass
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My $0.02: a test drive of an empty truck is worthless. The last thing that I'm looking for is a truck that can impress with its ability to haul-@$$ when empty. I want something with the performance characteristics of a dump truck.
Certainly towing tests will come eventually, but the pre-release sneak peaks are often empty...
Certainly towing tests will come eventually, but the pre-release sneak peaks are often empty...
Cargo Master
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i havent seen any media test drives of any trim/engine of the 2020 super duty. there might still be a media embargo or Ford hasnt given anyone a media test vehicle. not really concerned since just recently released the full specs.
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I think the new engine will perform well. Up to expectations? I doubt it because I think people are expecting it to be more than it is. What should be great is the 10 speed. That will be the game changer.
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I, too, think it will do very well, especially with the new 10 spd. However, the pre-release hype has been so high that it might be hard to live up to the unrealistic expectations.
I like the fact that it will be the new engine in many of the commercial applications such as the F53/F55 chassis for RVs, and the E-series 450 chassis for small motor-homes, etc.
I like the fact that it will be the new engine in many of the commercial applications such as the F53/F55 chassis for RVs, and the E-series 450 chassis for small motor-homes, etc.
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Truck trend testing for truck of year now. Journalists have driven it but must shut down till midnight eastern on ????? day
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Cargo Master
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i just saw that too. and they are testing a 7.3 tremor.
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How I read it was that it had a meh performance, but it is maxed out AND its going up a STEEP INCLINE at Elevation. All of this while being naturally aspirated
https://www.tfltruck.com/2019/10/can...-review-video/
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