Ford 7.3 Pushrod V8 codename: Godzilla
Feb 5, 2019 | 05:51 PM
#21
Some companies who utilize fleet vehicles prefer not to run diesels. Otherwise, whence cometh gasoline in anything beyond half ton applications... Rest assured, if they produce this, there is demand for it.
Feb 8, 2019 | 01:11 PM
#22
I'm assuming the 6.8 V10 (has already) will be killed off in favor of this 7.3L... I will say, after putting 100Kmi on an F450 with the V10 at about 18,000lbs on the hoof daily, it made great power for a gasser. She was a thirsty pig though. Single digit mileage no matter what. I'm interested to see what the 7.3 ends up doing performance-wise. I know two large fleets locally that have gotten away from diesels completely and have no interest in going back. They run the 450/550 trucks exclusively.
Feb 8, 2019 | 02:02 PM
#23
It's more or less an L86 6.2 with the block cast in iron and a 3.85" stroke crank. Same old 4.065" 6.2 bore size. It has basically diddly squat to do with the outgoing L96. Its rpo L8T and I have a thread talking about swapping it when the time comes to get one.
Feb 8, 2019 | 02:14 PM
#24
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I saw your post and think you brought up some good points if it works. I have a 2014 l86 that has 115k miles and i still plan on supercharging it. I would love to know if I had the option to buy a used 6.6 with factory forged crank and rods. I have heavy rims and tires anyways, so 100 pounds up front won't matter.
Feb 13, 2019 | 03:07 PM
#25
My shop neighbor was saying he'll be getting rid of all his diesels soon. Apparently in California any commercial vehicle above an HD (assuming over 1 ton) will need to be converted to an alternative fuel or something of that matter. Could extend further than California now or in the future, but that's all he told me.
California is a joke but maybe Ford saw this coming?
California is a joke but maybe Ford saw this coming?
Feb 13, 2019 | 04:01 PM
#26
Diesel is here to stay. I cant imagine there being a better fuel source for heavy trucks in the new future. Maybe electric, but to keep the range they will need on board generators, like trains. Which burnnnnnn ba dum tiss: diesel.
Diesel is here to stay, diesel will be around after gasoline dies off. Im sure of it
Diesel is here to stay, diesel will be around after gasoline dies off. Im sure of it
Feb 13, 2019 | 11:25 PM
#30
Hydrogen generators over electric may replace diesels and I am okay with that. Diesel trucks are useless in winter like we have here unless you enjoy it being in limp mode constantly or delete it.... and most are deleted along with commercial rigs. So if a big gas V8 is a work around... and is cheaper and simpler to maintain it's a win. Thank your EPA for that.