Whats the total torque, like 300ft/lbs? So the Ford was less than 10% more
powerful. I wonder what mileage penalty is for that power.
-Curt
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 22:12:58 -0700
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On Sun, Jul 09, 2006 at 09:59:39PM -0500, Robert & Tara Ludwick wrote:
> The fords are definitely the sturdiest and most comfortable over the
> long haul ( I love my old'90 crew cab ) but the international engines
> leave a few things to be desired.
It is worthwhile noting that the non turbo 7.3 IDI engine had more
torque
than the cummins TURBO did in the first generation dodge diesels, by
something
like 20 ft-lbs. That engine and the 6.9 that preceeded it were in use
by medium duty internationals, and owners of those rigs really seemed
to like
them.
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Robert & Tara Ludwick wrote:
> No, the chassis is the best part on the ford ( I remember quite a few
> years ago, about 20, when the city of new york got a great deal on a
> bunch of new ambulances from chevy and got rid of the fords...after
> about 6 months they were suing GM because the suspension on their new
> ambulances was not up to the rigors of NY city streets ( they were
> breaking suspension pieces and cracking frames left and right ) they got
> rid of them and went back to fords.
The twin I-beam front suspension on the 1980s Ford trucks & vans was
ridiculously stout. No one seemed to be able to align it well, but you
couldn't break it.
