Diesel F-150.... Will it ever happen?
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They're expecting 150 out of the turbos, not the whole motor.
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ford is doing what they call plug in plug out engines... not that expensive to replace an engine...
also if they would apply the technology to gas that they have to diesels ( like direct injection, forced induction, ect).. the gas engines would have better torque and hp numbers... hmmm sounds like an ecoboost. which is also in the taurus in 2010.
my biggest complaint is I want a manual tranny..
also if they would apply the technology to gas that they have to diesels ( like direct injection, forced induction, ect).. the gas engines would have better torque and hp numbers... hmmm sounds like an ecoboost. which is also in the taurus in 2010.
my biggest complaint is I want a manual tranny..
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if GM and Dodge wouldn't have ended up in bankruptcy then we would three 1/2 diesel trucks, but now with no one to compete against and the rise in price on diesel, it just doesn't make sense for Ford to spend the money. the ecoboost will be in the F150 with more horse power then the current 5.4L with even better fuel economy.
Ford has the v6 diesel ready to go, its the same one that is in our new cab over transport truck, so its all dollars and sense whether it comes out or not.
Ford has the v6 diesel ready to go, its the same one that is in our new cab over transport truck, so its all dollars and sense whether it comes out or not.
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From: Vernon, NY
ford is doing what they call plug in plug out engines... not that expensive to replace an engine...
also if they would apply the technology to gas that they have to diesels ( like direct injection, forced induction, ect).. the gas engines would have better torque and hp numbers... hmmm sounds like an ecoboost. which is also in the taurus in 2010.
my biggest complaint is I want a manual tranny..
also if they would apply the technology to gas that they have to diesels ( like direct injection, forced induction, ect).. the gas engines would have better torque and hp numbers... hmmm sounds like an ecoboost. which is also in the taurus in 2010.
my biggest complaint is I want a manual tranny..
It would bring out some sick numbers.
I was watching this video... sick.... I'd love to have a new 6.4l F250 either reg cab or scab (short bed obviously) with a 6 speed manual with a SB Dual Disk Clutch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rn58zfLqY0
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From: Vernon, NY
Well, we better hurry it up before Ford decides to kill stick shift... entirely.
I've been dawdling the idea of getting a new 6.4 F250 diesel 6 speed scab 4x4 short bed and using it as a plow truck for my house... instead of getting a tractor. However, they are just too dang expensive, and getting a tractor would be cheaper in the long run though... plus I can do way more with it.
I've been dawdling the idea of getting a new 6.4 F250 diesel 6 speed scab 4x4 short bed and using it as a plow truck for my house... instead of getting a tractor. However, they are just too dang expensive, and getting a tractor would be cheaper in the long run though... plus I can do way more with it.