Would anyone know the current hp and tq rating of the new (Gas)6.8L V10's? Also how much is it to purchase a new one?

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2000 Mustang GT Blk/Blk
K&N, Bassani X W/Cats, MAC Cat-back
Stock:
225 RWHP
271 RWT
14.1@99.67
Now:
251 RWHP
296 RWT

 

2001 V10 - 310 hp@4250 rpm, 425 lb-ft@3250 rpm.

It's about a $500 option on an F-250. But don't waste your money - get a PowerStroke. The V10 is a major disappointment to drive and sucks gas like nothing you've ever seen.

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firstimeFord
99 SC 4x4 5.4 3.73LS

 

There is lots of reading agout it at www.ford-diesel.com in the forums

 

Alright, alright you have probably figured out what I'm going to say. Ford's V-10 SUCKS!!!! At least compared to the Powerstroke. The V-10 is a real dog, especially when pulling a load. It is also one heck of a pig. It also drinks gas faster than I can drink beer, and thats pretty fast. (Don't worry I'm over 21). The Powerstroke can pull 180hp @ 3000 pm and 378ft/lbs @ 1900rpm. Then if you add a Banks kit it goes to 233hp @ 3000rpm and 483ft/lbs @ 2000rpm.

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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
265/75 R16 Uniroyal Laredo M/Ts

My 2 cents worth

If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!

[This message has been edited by powerstroke73 (edited 12-21-2000).]

 

Current Powerstroke packs a bit more punch than that.
Manual Auto
Horsepower 275@2800 250@2600
Torque 520@1600 505@1600

Add a Banks kit to that and watch out...

 

What's a bank's kit? Do they have a website?

 

Powerstroke Diesel cost $4,000 or so, cost of V-10 $900 (not sure).Buy the v-10, throw a supercharger on it and the price will equal out and the V-10 will outperform the diesel.Except in gas mileage.That is the one dept. that theV-10 lacks in.Of course,the powerstroke is by no means gonna get you great mileage either.I know a few guys with the diesel and they aren't getting over 16 mpg

 

Is the V10 a 2V? In a couple years when the 3V comes out will this engine change over as well? Also I heard that Ford is planning on changing some engines to aluminum blocks, atleast that's what I thought I heard anyways. If so will this go the same route, and save weight?

 

DLN,
Yes I believe ford is moving towards all aluminum motors.The new explorer is going to have an optional all aluminum 4.6 v-8 in place of the 5.0.

 

The number I had above were from a 97. Happened to have those numbers an too lazy to find some new ones. Go to http://www.bankspower.com/