2011 f-350
12-25-2009, 02:41 PM
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2011 f-350
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An all-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission gets the new diesel engine's low-end torque to the ground faster; the six-speed transmission has full SelectShift™ capability, giving customers the convenience of a manual gearbox
New diesel and gasoline engines deliver improved torque, horsepower, fuel economy
For 2011, Super Duty features both an all-new diesel and gasoline engine that are mated to a new transmission. The new diesel, the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine, was designed, engineered and built by a Ford team dedicated solely to delivering this class-leading diesel engine to the next-generation Super Duty to enable continued best-in-class towing and payload.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/24/2...h-two-new-eng/
An all-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission gets the new diesel engine's low-end torque to the ground faster; the six-speed transmission has full SelectShift™ capability, giving customers the convenience of a manual gearbox
New diesel and gasoline engines deliver improved torque, horsepower, fuel economy
For 2011, Super Duty features both an all-new diesel and gasoline engine that are mated to a new transmission. The new diesel, the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine, was designed, engineered and built by a Ford team dedicated solely to delivering this class-leading diesel engine to the next-generation Super Duty to enable continued best-in-class towing and payload.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/24/2...h-two-new-eng/
12-25-2009, 04:47 PM
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I will be intersting to see if the new diesel is a good motor and the Ford tranny will be another thing for the automatics.
Never had luck with auto Ford I had 4 in 100,000 miles on one truck, Hope it is a winner.
Never had luck with auto Ford I had 4 in 100,000 miles on one truck, Hope it is a winner.
12-25-2009, 10:05 PM
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Never buy the first year of a change. Especially Ford. This new engine is a major change with a completely new builder. New emission standards are also in effect. Wait a few years.
If you want a real good diesel, get an 06 or 07 "classic" Duramax. I wish I would have kept mine.
If you want a real good diesel, get an 06 or 07 "classic" Duramax. I wish I would have kept mine.
12-25-2009, 10:24 PM
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Team Owner
The most costly motor by far ever developed by Ford and the most tested. After the staggering warranty cost of the 8.0 I think it will be good. They cannot afford another bad mark especially when rebounding nicely. Bad press will kill the important market share of trucks. Time will tell.
12-26-2009, 06:36 PM
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Drifting
If the trans is good, and the engine good, this might get me to buy a Ford when its time.
Never thought I'd say that.
I'll shutup now before I start ranting about the bail out.
Never thought I'd say that.
I'll shutup now before I start ranting about the bail out.
12-27-2009, 10:54 PM
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Race Director
my buddy hates his 07 F350 diesel dually, usually in the teens for MPG, loved his 04 F350 single axle diesel before it though, much better on fuel.
He just went totally backwards and got an old cummins 6 speed dually (like an 02 or so) that he thinks is great. I've only ridden around with it with a plow on the front, don't think he's towed anything serious with it yet (has a 32 ft bumper pull enclosed for his drag car)
hopefully this new motor is better because his 07 usualy get 12 mpg or so....his 04 was closer to 20
He just went totally backwards and got an old cummins 6 speed dually (like an 02 or so) that he thinks is great. I've only ridden around with it with a plow on the front, don't think he's towed anything serious with it yet (has a 32 ft bumper pull enclosed for his drag car)
hopefully this new motor is better because his 07 usualy get 12 mpg or so....his 04 was closer to 20
12-28-2009, 12:14 AM
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Team Owner
my buddy hates his 07 F350 diesel dually, usually in the teens for MPG, loved his 04 F350 single axle diesel before it though, much better on fuel.
He just went totally backwards and got an old cummins 6 speed dually (like an 02 or so) that he thinks is great. I've only ridden around with it with a plow on the front, don't think he's towed anything serious with it yet (has a 32 ft bumper pull enclosed for his drag car)
hopefully this new motor is better because his 07 usualy get 12 mpg or so....his 04 was closer to 20
He just went totally backwards and got an old cummins 6 speed dually (like an 02 or so) that he thinks is great. I've only ridden around with it with a plow on the front, don't think he's towed anything serious with it yet (has a 32 ft bumper pull enclosed for his drag car)
hopefully this new motor is better because his 07 usualy get 12 mpg or so....his 04 was closer to 20
12-28-2009, 12:50 AM
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Never buy the first year of a change. Especially Ford. This new engine is a major change with a completely new builder. New emission standards are also in effect. Wait a few years.
If you want a real good diesel, get an 06 or 07 "classic" Duramax. I wish I would have kept mine.
If you want a real good diesel, get an 06 or 07 "classic" Duramax. I wish I would have kept mine.
12-28-2009, 04:38 PM
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St. Jude Donor '07
Either it plain sucks in fuel mileage or the MPG calculator just doesn't seem to want to give it much better!
Other than the poor fuel mileage its a nice truck (King Ranch) and tows a loaded down 24' enclosed trailer nicely.
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12-28-2009, 08:46 PM
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I bought an 07.5 LMM dually last month, installed all Banks stuff on it though the mileage did not get any better(15 average) even on the higher power settings it never smogs out the roads and will do a pretty sweet sidestep on the on ramps around here, four 100 ft black stripes are fun to put down
I am looking into a decently clean DPF delete, etc.....as long as not blowing nasty **** black crap all over, that is just not cool in my book.
I looked at all trucks very closely including brand new, what is supposed to be coming out, etc and decided on the GM line, newer model though lower in mileage it is pretty darn clean for a diesel and I got a smoking(pun intended) deal
Rick
I am looking into a decently clean DPF delete, etc.....as long as not blowing nasty **** black crap all over, that is just not cool in my book.
I looked at all trucks very closely including brand new, what is supposed to be coming out, etc and decided on the GM line, newer model though lower in mileage it is pretty darn clean for a diesel and I got a smoking(pun intended) deal
Rick
01-02-2010, 06:36 PM
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Burning Brakes
Ive got an 08 F250 6.4L and ive never fell in love with the auto, so i went manual. It has been a flawless truck and never have had any problems with it. Only downside is 10 mpg hauling the vette. But it will climb anything with ease.
Im very interested in getting an 11' model. But ive heard that there wont be an option for a manual. That will probably keep me from purchasing one.
Im very interested in getting an 11' model. But ive heard that there wont be an option for a manual. That will probably keep me from purchasing one.
01-02-2010, 06:42 PM
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Team Owner
Ive got an 08 F250 6.4L and ive never fell in love with the auto, so i went manual. It has been a flawless truck and never have had any problems with it. Only downside is 10 mpg hauling the vette. But it will climb anything with ease.
Im very interested in getting an 11' model. But ive heard that there wont be an option for a manual. That will probably keep me from purchasing one.
Im very interested in getting an 11' model. But ive heard that there wont be an option for a manual. That will probably keep me from purchasing one.
