You know I just reread your post and it got me thinking: Why the HECK isn't that Ford's diesel engine? That would be SWEET. You could get an allison automatic, or option a 9 speed road ranger!

 

My question is what motor was it that Ford supplied them for the test? I'd bet good money it's not the same re-flashed, de-tuned motors a lot (most?) of us are driving. Also, was this against the new dmax with 590ft lbs of torque?

I don't doubt that a good running 6.0 will outpull the old dmax but I sure wish I had one of those in my truck.

 

Yeah, its got an optional 7-speed as well, which would be fun.

 

I like Cats as well, the one in our dump truck (5-ton chassis, Chevy C-70) has done quite well with very little problems at all. It has had 12,000lbs of gravel in the bed and another 16,000 on a trailer with a larger Bobcat and tractor on it. The cab floor is rusted out, but the engine is great. A N/A 3208 Cat.

 

Here's a link for all you cummins lovers.

http://www.caterpillar.com/products/...rameset_c7.htm

Ford should really consider this engine, maybe with a little weight reduction.

 

That's the one I speak of

 

I've seen those rated at 420+ HP in marine applications! WOOT!

 

Go look at the C30, once you see it, you will cry. Its in the Marine section on their web-site.

 

Dude.....I think I need to take some pics of my engine room. I think you'll appreciate it.

 

Go for it! I've got a few too, 3 flathead's, a Lincoln V-12, Chrysler Straight-8, a 50's 312 Interceptor all Offy-dressed and seriously modded, in a '31 21-foot Chris-Craft Runabout, 425HP

 

I'd love to see some of the larger engines like on the boats. They make truck engines look like Briggs and Strattons!

 

Oh yeah, me too, that C30 is NUTS.

 

*DROOL*

 

Hehe

 

You wouldn't have a picture of the Chris Craft would you? I love old boats like that.