View Poll Results: choose the diesel that you like to see in a ford
Nav. V8
14
13.21%
Nav I-6
7
6.60%
Cummins V8
6
5.66%
Cummins I-6
26
24.53%
Cat V8
17
16.04%
Cat I-6
27
25.47%
Other
9
8.49%
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From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
That's odd- I actually like the PSD, and would be pretty disappointed if they switched to something else. Especially if they switched to a Cummins- there'd be a Duramax in the driveway faster than you could say "GMS."
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From: Marengo, Iowa
it would be nice to have a 6 cylinder option as well as the V8, but maybe for the lighter trucks instead of heavier. I know the American public is largely anti diesel, so I doubt it will be real soon.
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From: covington wa.
I could'nt vote twice but cats of anykind would be nice or not sure of the size but its a 4 cyl detroit guttless in an over the road truck but maybe nice in a f150.and if none of that i'de still have the psd over a duracrap or cummapart.
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Originally Posted by polarbear
That's odd- I actually like the PSD, and would be pretty disappointed if they switched to something else. Especially if they switched to a Cummins- there'd be a Duramax in the driveway faster than you could say "GMS."
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From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
I'm not a fan of the Cummins, which realistically is the only current I-6 diesel that's going to find it's way into a Light Duty (1T or under) pickup. It's reputation is exactly that- reputation. The reality of the matter is another issue- lift pumps that won't, fuel pumps that don't, cracking exhaust manifolds, engines that stop running for no apparant cause, quirky sensor wiring pins...it's a pretty long list, but that's where it starts. Sooo...as far as Cummins goes, I'll pass (along with the Dodge that comes free-of-charge with it).
As far as the instrinsic low-end torque characteristics of an I-6 vs. a V8, it's a fact. And it'd be an advantage, if we spent the majority of our driving time towing 10K+ lbs under 40 mph...
In real-world driving, the V8 from either Ford or GM offers superior power in the mid and upper power band ranges. The very same reasons that drove me to choose a 302 over a 300 12 years ago in a gas truck.
Did I mention I'm not crazy about the sound of an inline-6 chugger either?
As far as the instrinsic low-end torque characteristics of an I-6 vs. a V8, it's a fact. And it'd be an advantage, if we spent the majority of our driving time towing 10K+ lbs under 40 mph...
In real-world driving, the V8 from either Ford or GM offers superior power in the mid and upper power band ranges. The very same reasons that drove me to choose a 302 over a 300 12 years ago in a gas truck.Did I mention I'm not crazy about the sound of an inline-6 chugger either?
Last edited by polarbear; Jul 24, 2005 at 02:07 AM.
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The difference between stock Cummins, and stock 7.3L engines in low-end torque is a lot smaller than a lot of people would think. Not too mention, the 7.3L can actually wind out, and have some decent speed to go along with that. When you mod these engines, you really see the low-end in the 7.3. People can talk up the Cummins until the cows come home, but as Polar mentioned, a lot of it is just reputation.
I would NOT want to see a Cummins in massed produced Ford P/U's. Think of the uproar from the Dodge boys. If they were to put a straight 6 in a Ford P/U, it would have to be a Navi.
Did I mention that I too arent too particular about the Cummins sound?
I would NOT want to see a Cummins in massed produced Ford P/U's. Think of the uproar from the Dodge boys. If they were to put a straight 6 in a Ford P/U, it would have to be a Navi.
Did I mention that I too arent too particular about the Cummins sound?
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From: north west new jersey
a c7/3126e, 7.2 l cat inline 6 at 190 to 350 hp would be nice . it's already used in rv's
http://www.cattruckengines.com/OHE/A...rameset_c7.htm
http://www.cattruckengines.com/OHE/A...rameset_c7.htm
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From: SW Iowa
Agree with the capt.
That cat 3126 motor is a sweet running motor with parts and service avail at any cat dealership nationwide it would be a terrific combination in a Ford SD.....BUT....
What about the price point on that little kitty???? Probably 8 or 9 g's more than the v-10 for the 350 hp model...so here we are back to the 360 hp V-10 being the best bang for the buck out there.
That cat 3126 motor is a sweet running motor with parts and service avail at any cat dealership nationwide it would be a terrific combination in a Ford SD.....BUT....
What about the price point on that little kitty???? Probably 8 or 9 g's more than the v-10 for the 350 hp model...so here we are back to the 360 hp V-10 being the best bang for the buck out there.
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From: Melbourne, Aus
It would be a toss up between the current V8 PSD and a Cat inline 6...
Personal truck: PSD
Work Truck: Cat
Because my SuperDuty is used as a work truck, you can guess what I chose...
Personal truck: PSD
Work Truck: Cat
Because my SuperDuty is used as a work truck, you can guess what I chose...
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From: Adams TN
I vote for an IH straight 6. Can't beat'em. I just have a thing for 6 poppers in trucks. Nothing wrong with 8's but they need to stay in cars. Cat's are nice but they don't really care about the smaller engines. They've had problems with them. Where a cat shines is in 11lts+ or construction equiptment. for under 11lts IH is king.
Gotta love the way an I6 sounds.
DT
Gotta love the way an I6 sounds.
DT