CAT why not?
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CAT why not?
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From what I have been hearing is that Ford is going to get rid of the PSD and move on to an inhouse motor, in 2010. What I want to know is why CAT or Ford hasent jumped in on the deal. I think it would be sweet to have a CAT C7 under the hood of a Super Duty. 7.2L It's a little bigger than the Cummins motor but I think it could work. Anyone else want to see a CAT in the 2010 Fords? That's just me saying I would LOVE to have a CAT in my Ford.
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=evenrow width="30%">Cylinders</TD><TD class=evenrow width="70%">In-Line 6 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=oddrow width="30%">Bore/Stroke</TD><TD class=oddrow width="70%">4.33 x 5.00 (110mm x 127mm)</TD></TR><TR><TD class=evenrow width="30%">Displacement</TD><TD class=evenrow width="70%">7.2 L (441 cu in)</TD></TR><TR><TD class=oddrow width="30%">Weight</TD><TD class=oddrow width="70%">1425 lb (647 kg)</TD></TR><TR><TD class=evenrow width="30%">Horsepower</TD><TD class=evenrow width="70%">190-300 hp @ 2500/2400 rpm</TD></TR><TR><TD class=oddrow width="30%">Torque</TD><TD class=oddrow width="70%">520-860 lb-ft @ 1440 rpm</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Is it true that Dodge is going to drop the Cummins in 2010 for a Mercedes Diesel?
-Alex-
From what I have been hearing is that Ford is going to get rid of the PSD and move on to an inhouse motor, in 2010. What I want to know is why CAT or Ford hasent jumped in on the deal. I think it would be sweet to have a CAT C7 under the hood of a Super Duty. 7.2L It's a little bigger than the Cummins motor but I think it could work. Anyone else want to see a CAT in the 2010 Fords? That's just me saying I would LOVE to have a CAT in my Ford.
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=evenrow width="30%">Cylinders</TD><TD class=evenrow width="70%">In-Line 6 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=oddrow width="30%">Bore/Stroke</TD><TD class=oddrow width="70%">4.33 x 5.00 (110mm x 127mm)</TD></TR><TR><TD class=evenrow width="30%">Displacement</TD><TD class=evenrow width="70%">7.2 L (441 cu in)</TD></TR><TR><TD class=oddrow width="30%">Weight</TD><TD class=oddrow width="70%">1425 lb (647 kg)</TD></TR><TR><TD class=evenrow width="30%">Horsepower</TD><TD class=evenrow width="70%">190-300 hp @ 2500/2400 rpm</TD></TR><TR><TD class=oddrow width="30%">Torque</TD><TD class=oddrow width="70%">520-860 lb-ft @ 1440 rpm</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Is it true that Dodge is going to drop the Cummins in 2010 for a Mercedes Diesel?
-Alex-
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couple reasons I could think of
I don't think Cat wants to go through the EPA crap for light trucks
an inline six with ford short nose the enginewould be in the front seat
I don't think these trucks can stand another pound on the front axle
wouldn't surprise me to see mercedes engines in dodge,don't know when cummins contract runs out
I don't think Cat wants to go through the EPA crap for light trucks
an inline six with ford short nose the enginewould be in the front seat
I don't think these trucks can stand another pound on the front axle
wouldn't surprise me to see mercedes engines in dodge,don't know when cummins contract runs out
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I would love a big yellow motor in my SD! Isn't CAT already dealing with Tier 3 issues with their ACERT tech motors?
Not sure if there is a replacement for the SD PSD. I know they are developing a 4.4 V8 for F150 but not sure if the 6.7 Scorpion is gas or diesel.
Not sure if there is a replacement for the SD PSD. I know they are developing a 4.4 V8 for F150 but not sure if the 6.7 Scorpion is gas or diesel.
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Originally Posted by rbaker6336
an inline six with ford short nose the enginewould be in the front seat
I don't think these trucks can stand another pound on the front axle
I don't think these trucks can stand another pound on the front axle
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I don't think Cat wants to go through the EPA crap for light trucks
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Well as others have said, weight and size would be the #1 reason. I know everyone here would love to see a c7 or a 3208, or a 3406, but in all seriousness, all 3 are junk compaired to a 3304 or 3306. (thinking 3304 for the 1/2 ton market) The 3300 series is also a ton easier to work on. Weight wise, and length wise the 3306 would go, however it is a tad underpowered for what everyone is wanting. It would however last for quite a few miles, and be a snap to work on.