It seems that its settled now that the new diesel will be a 6.4L with the turbos in series. What kind of numbers should we expect from it? It has to contend with the new 360hp 650ft-lb Duramax LBZ, I've read that 425 hp is possible for a production Cummins 5.9, Dodge may switch to a Mercedes diesel (up to 1000ft-lb's??) and then you still have Nissan and Toyota to worry about (Nissan's diesel won't be an in-house effort). What bar will they have to reach for a 2008 model? How much tq is the current tranny rated for? Thanks for reading.

 

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my estimations would be about the same as the new d-max posibly a bit more 370hp 675 ft lbs.

 

I thought I heard 400 hp and 800 ft lbs of torque?? It better be better than chevy or dodge

 

I was told by my dealer who met with Ford bigwigs while the international auto show was in town that it will match the duramax. I doubt he's blowing smoke up my a$$ but who knows.


Claims twin turbo, making 360 HP and 650 torque

 

i am thinking 395hp and 745 lb-ft. all the while getting 19mpg.

 

I'm thinking it better. And not have as many issues as the 6.0. I do alot of cruising around on a DMax forum (never posting because I don't want to be a FORD troll) and there are a lot of former Ford loyalists that loved their 7.3, got a 6.0 and are now driving the new LBZ.

 

It will be much better than the LBZ...think around 375-400hp, and close to 700 ft/lbs torque. My opinion.

 

I really don;t care what the new 6.4L puts out, it will be better than an LBZ because it is a real diesel not a POS ISUZU Imported hunk of junk motor!

 

 

I don't know much about the LBZ, could you shed some light on why it's hunk of junk motor. Thank you.

 

In my experience, Isuzu have the most reliable road going diesels...
That doesn't speak for everyones experience though.

 

I think he meant ''it's junk'' because its not American.You got Ford,''International'' ! sounds like a strong name,evenDodge,''Cummins'', sounds cool like its got some ballz,......ISUZU HMMMMMM APOOPOO? Chinese for Grandma? Who knows

 

I think the numbers will match the new Duramax. But then again.... It seems in the past few years, Chevy and Dodge have always beat them in either HP or Torque.... Reguardless of all that garbage.... as long as it is a trustworthy engine, and capible of doing the chores that it is asked to do, then who cares? I was happy with the 7.3L... Of course the cummins had more torque and I'm guessing chevy's HP numbers were higher, but who cares? The 7.3 sure proved itself worthy!

I say we quit getting excited about high horsepower and torque numbers. Sure its all fun, but if you buy a diesel truck to race it, then you don't need one. Thats why Honda and Mazda sell those upholstered rollerskates! Last time I checked... Sensible people bought trucks to put to work, with the occassional play.