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take a look at the HP/Torque ratings for the IH versions of the Ford Powerstrokes, where they are used etc. Then look at the same engine sold as a Powerstroke by Ford. Then the reliability of the IH version versus the Ford.
Ford is in this mode of "we have to have more" so they tune their own electronics to run much higher HP ratings. Ad to that they do a lousing job on aerodynamics (check your mpg at 55 versus 75 on the interstate) and don't ventilate under the hood to cool everything and you have what you have.
A bunch of us at the 04 PSD Rally spent 2 hours explaining a lot of this to the SD Marketing Manager and I suspect others have in subsequent years.
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2008 F450 CC Lariat White/Gold, JAD Solutions Lights, 62 Gal Titan, B&W Hitch, Ford Gold Remote Start, TruckTrunk box, Viair 550+2x2.5gal receiver
New Truck
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Traded In Nov 07: 2003 F250 CC LB XLT 4x2 PowerStroke, Captains Chairs, White/Parchment, Torqshift, Heated Mirrors, Trailer hitch, Adv Security Group, Clearance Lights, Adj Pedals, Privacy Glass, Sliding RW
Delivered 11/27/2002
7100# with full fuel and no occupants
towing a 2005 Pilgrim 306RL-SS w/Hensly Arrow
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