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General Category => GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC => Topic started by: goodfellow on February 13, 2019, 08:04:51 AM
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Very cool -- I thought that the automakers were slowly phasing them out, but Ford decided they needed a 7.3L pushrod engine for their new F series trucks.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a26306469/ford-super-duty-73-v8-engine-details-specs/
They (Ford) call it "Godzilla" --
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Interesting article and the engineer was able to explain it so folks could understand
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That is unusual. I thought pushrod engines were gone.
Nice to know old stuff can still work - car engines, tools, and men! :))
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I don’t really like it. The only redeeming quality is the potential longevity, if it doesn’t prove itself in that regard it’s not going to be successful imo.
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I'm "old school" when it comes to volume measurements. I often have problems conceptualizing metric measurements; hence I did the conversion, and 7.3 Liters works out to be about a 446 CID. Pretty cool in my book!! -- a basic and proven two valve per cylinder design. Ford probably has a winner here -- because just from a basic maintenance standpoint this engine will save money and time.
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I know construction companies are getting away from diesels for smaller trucks. Too expensive to maintain. Also school bus contractors are starting to look at gas engines. Emmission repairs are killing them
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I think the emissioned diesels are starting to get a bad reputation. Too much $$$ upfront and too much $$$ to maintain. The 7.3 engine is just one of the changes coming in 2020. A 10 speed transmission is on the way as well. While the 7.3 will be an option from what I heard the 10 speed will be the only available trans.
the main reason I bought a 2019 was the proven 6.2/6speed combo. Its pulled everything I've hooked to it but it wont pull anything past a gas station.
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That 6.2 is a beauty, ive got one in my f150 it`s very satisfying
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My 6.2 likes gas too. Lots of power though
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My 6.2 likes gas too. Lots of power though
The 7.3 is going to like even more gas.
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Do we have power numbers yet?
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I guess not?
https://www.tfltruck.com/2019/02/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-fords-new-7-3l-v8/
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I'll give it 2500 miles till it develops the usual for tick....
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I have driven diesel Fords for the past 12 years, Im done. I am tired of the $150 oil changes, waiting for the heat to work, and paying out the ass on repairs. To me this thing makes sense. 75% of the diesel truck buyers dont need the diesel but want the power, now they can get the power without the massive cost.
I plan on keeping my truck beating the pavement for 2-4 more years, then I plan on buying a new aluminum F350 cab and chassis with this new 446 and putting a heavy built aluminum flatbed on it. Sounds like a low maintenance cost truck that should last for a long time. The main problem I have now is a mechanically good truck with a quickly rusting body.
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I have driven diesel Fords for the past 12 years, Im done. I am tired of the $150 oil changes, waiting for the heat to work, and paying out the ass on repairs. To me this thing makes sense. 75% of the diesel truck buyers dont need the diesel but want the power, now they can get the power without the massive cost.
I plan on keeping my truck beating the pavement for 2-4 more years, then I plan on buying a new aluminum F350 cab and chassis with this new 446 and putting a heavy built aluminum flatbed on it. Sounds like a low maintenance cost truck that should last for a long time. The main problem I have now is a mechanically good truck with a quickly rusting body.
$150 oil changes? Gadzooks that's alot of money.
Is it because diesels use large amounts of oil, or specialty oil? Why so $$$?
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$150 oil changes? Gadzooks that's alot of money.
Is it because diesels use large amounts of oil, or specialty oil? Why so $$$?
Every change is 15 qts and I run 100% synthetic. Honestly since I change my oil at home it's probably closer to $100 with oil and filter.
It seems high but I have run the numbers vs conventional, it's actually a bit cheaper to run the synthetic. With running this oil and taking samples every change I am up to oil chage intervals of 12,000-14,000 miles. Depending on usage and idle time.