Ford vs. Dodge vs. Chevy con’t Both Dodge and Chevy had some problems with this new,
Other than a potentially deadly glow plug issue on the first run of
complicated injection system. The LB7 Duramax had many more
engines, they are very reliable. Dodge still uses the 6.7 engine, and
problems, leading to a class action lawsuit, and eventually an
Chevy has the 6.6 Duramax. The Duramax has adapted to every new
extended warranty on the injectors. Speaking of class action
regulation almost seamlessly, other than a few cold weather DEF
lawsuits, how about that 6.0? The real problem with the 6.0 was
issues. They currently sit at last place on listed power output, but
that it wasn’t designed to work as well in the higher horsepower
not by much.
pickup truck market. The VT365 worked great in medium duty trucks and buses, but was tuned for a much lower power output. The 6.0 had a lot of power, but just wasn’t durable between head gaskets, EGR coolers and
I really can’t say which engine is best, being a Ford guy, I will lean towards the Scorpion engine, I mean how cool is that name? But all the engines have immense power, and towing capability. If you are
injectors. Need some Stiction Eliminator?
looking for a new truck, I would base
For the mid 2000’s Cummins is once
a decision off of aesthetics and
again the “best” with the early
personal preference. You really
Duramax in a close second.
are not going to go wrong with (2008-2010) After 2007,
any American 1-ton truck
emission regulations got even
manufactured today. I don’t see
more stringent, causing vast
any trucks sticking out until they
overhauls by both Ford and
reach 1,000 ft-lb. torque, which
Dodge. Ford finally switched over
isn’t that far off, seeing as we
to common rail injection, with
have two trucks over 800 ft. lbs.
the International 6.4 engine this engine would only have a short 3 year run. Dodge made the switch to the ISB 6.7 engine, finally putting the trusty 5.9 Cummins to rest. Interesting fact, the 6.7 uses about 40% of the parts the original 5.9 used. The transition was made pretty easily by the Duramax lineup, making it my favorite from this time period, unlike
CHEVY!
DODGE!
the Powerstroke, which was very, very different and complicated. (2011-present) 2011 brought us EVEN MORE emissions regulations, leading to the use of DEF. Ford went to the drawing board for the first time to come up with their own diesel engine, breaking up their 25-year relationship with International. What they came up with was a compact graphite iron block, and a reverse flow engine. Reverse flow? Yes, the intakes are on the outside of the engine, with the exhaust coming out to the turbo in the engine valley.
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