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Old 12-07-2020, 06:12 PM   #24
Rodan
 
Drives: 2018 ZL1 coupe
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Location: Prescott, Arizona
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Originally Posted by NeverDie View Post

So, agian, why would Ford jump to this gas-guzzling 7.3L that makes less power than the 5.0L? the appeal of the redline being 6000rpm lower?
It's a pushrod truck engine. It makes less HP than the 5.0, but 55 lb/ft more torque. It's not supposed to be a race motor, it's designed to make big torque at lower RPMS, be simple to work on, and reliable for fleet service in medium duty trucks.
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