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tuffr2 · 12-10-2018, 04:37 PM

This will be interesting as Ford is rumored to be developing a 7.3 litre gasoline powered engine to replace the 6.8 litre V10. I think the code name is 'Godzilla' for the new engine.

Rumor has it that the 6.8 V10 will be discontinued.

Hopefully the new engine is a lot more powerful as new engines typically are. More power less fuel as a rule.

Great news!!!

jackreno · 12-11-2018, 12:17 AM

Yes I have heard the same thing but it will be a V-8 and not a V-10.

However don't rush out and buy the 1st or 2nd year of any new motor cause we know they test the 1st years on the public to see its issues/breakdowns, its cheaper making us do the shake down test cause we pay them instead of paying employees to do the test for 2 years..

Just like everything else they finally get the V-10 almost perfect and they throw it away and give us something new and untested to break down and cause headaches all over again.

I am sticking with my old school V-10..

jackreno · 12-11-2018, 12:24 AM

The new motor will be here in 2020 and its a V-8 7.0 liter

Brian Maxim, a vice president at AutoForecast Solutions, said in a telephone interview with AutoNews that the “7.0-liter, V8 engine would have more torque and be more fuel efficient than the 6.8-liter V10 engine now built in Windsor and used in Ford’s super-duty trucks, such as its F-250s.”

Ford is primed to start offering the new 7.0L V8 in the Raptor in 2018 (as a 2020 model). We believe this was part of their strategy from day one; maximize the sales output of the initial Gen-2 production run, then offer a V8 option when the demand is high. Based on Ford’s recent model facelift campaigns, we also expect the 2020 Raptor to receive a facelift/refresh along with the new 10-speed transmission and 7.0L V8 motor option.

https://speedtwitch.com/report-2019-...dohc-v8-motor/

RightUR · 12-11-2018, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jackreno

The new motor will be here in 2020 and its a V-8 7.0 liter

Brian Maxim, a vice president at AutoForecast Solutions, said in a telephone interview with AutoNews that the “7.0-liter, V8 engine would have more torque and be more fuel efficient than the 6.8-liter V10 engine now built in Windsor and used in Ford’s super-duty trucks, such as its F-250s.”

Ford is primed to start offering the new 7.0L V8 in the Raptor in 2018 (as a 2020 model). We believe this was part of their strategy from day one; maximize the sales output of the initial Gen-2 production run, then offer a V8 option when the demand is high. Based on Ford’s recent model facelift campaigns, we also expect the 2020 Raptor to receive a facelift/refresh along with the new 10-speed transmission and 7.0L V8 motor option.

https://speedtwitch.com/report-2019-...dohc-v8-motor/

Very interesting. Ford is Also planning a F250 hybrid for the end of 2019. I guess there are more changes on the horizon for Gassers. as they say: Stay tuned.

SuperGewl · 12-11-2018, 03:32 AM

I can't wait until GM or FCA gets back into the market. Ford has done some good improvements but they have no competition to really fix the piece of crap chassis. When GM dropped out, they were out selling FORD because they were better in every aspect.

jackreno · 12-11-2018, 01:09 PM

They said the 7.0 V-8 will have more torque than the V-10, I wonder if that's the 2 valve V10 or the 3 valve..

jackreno · 12-11-2018, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperGewl

I can't wait until GM or FCA gets back into the market. Ford has done some good improvements but they have no competition to really fix the piece of crap chassis. When GM dropped out, they were out selling FORD because they were better in every aspect.

If GM gets back in than the chassis will be made in Mexico

RightUR · 12-12-2018, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperGewl

I can't wait until GM or FCA gets back into the market. Ford has done some good improvements but they have no competition to really fix the piece of crap chassis. When GM dropped out, they were out selling FORD because they were better in every aspect.

I don't know. With GM letting 15K people go and shutting down plants, do you see them making a comeback in the near future in the area in question? I think their focus (for survival) is else where right now. What do you think?

RROLDSX · 12-12-2018, 05:35 AM

The V-10 is a great engine. Ford has a history of some pretty bad engines. Like anything good the have to replace it with something bad. They don’t make any money on a long lasting engine...All I can say is it better be good.

vettenuts · 12-12-2018, 10:18 AM

Wondering why they didn’t pump up the displacement more like the Workhorse 8.1? Will be interesting to see the final torque/H.P. curves.

baraff · 12-12-2018, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jackreno

Yes I have heard the same thing but it will be a V-8 and not a V-10.

However don't rush out and buy the 1st or 2nd year of any new motor cause we know they test the 1st years on the public to see its issues/breakdowns, its cheaper making us do the shake down test cause we pay them instead of paying employees to do the test for 2 years..

Just like everything else they finally get the V-10 almost perfect and they throw it away and give us something new and untested to break down and cause headaches all over again.

I am sticking with my old school V-10..

Totally agree. I love our V10, virtually bulletproof. Almost a 100K on it, doesn't burn a drop of oil, purrs like a kitten. I just did a plug change last summer, cost all of about $20 and a 1/2 day of my time. Best engine ever.

DryCreek · 12-12-2018, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by vettenuts

Wondering why they didn’t pump up the displacement more like the Workhorse 8.1? Will be interesting to see the final torque/H.P. curves.

You can get similar gains in HP and TQ without displacement these days. Remember, the 8.1 was based on the 7.4L 454 - pushrods and common cam. With dual overhead cams and VVT, you can tailor torque curves and fuel efficiency. Ford had pretty much matched the 8.1L with the 3-Valve 6.8L V-10, but at higher RPM due to shorter stroke. Don't get me wrong - I'd much rather have a honkin' 496 with its dual exhaust and deep rumble than my V-10, but the Fords been pretty dadgum reliable - albeit a bit thirsty.

jackreno · 12-12-2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DryCreek

You can get similar gains in HP and TQ without displacement these days. Remember, the 8.1 was based on the 7.4L 454 - pushrods and common cam. With dual overhead cams and VVT, you can tailor torque curves and fuel efficiency. Ford had pretty much matched the 8.1L with the 3-Valve 6.8L V-10, but at higher RPM due to shorter stroke. Don't get me wrong - I'd much rather have a honkin' 496 with its dual exhaust and deep rumble than my V-10, but the Fords been pretty dadgum reliable - albeit a bit thirsty.

The difference in RPM with the 8.1 and the V-10 was about 100 RPM's in HP/Torque range.

I also owned a 8.1 motorhome and I like the V-10 over the 8.1 and they both need high RPM's in the hills and the MPG is not so great with the 8.1 or the V-10..

tuffr2 · 12-13-2018, 12:20 PM

I am thinking the new Ford 'Godzilla' engine will be a good engine. They can not afford to mess it up if they are planning on using that engine to power the F-250/350 trucks. One bad move there would cost 10's of billions in lost sales to Chevy and Ram.

I hope Ford puts more focus and $$$ toward their MH chassis since they are getting out of the car market.

Has anyone seen HP/Torque numbers on the new engine? I have not.