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Originally Posted by COBRAJET
The reason for the V10's in class A's and C's is it is cheaper than a diesel. Entry level RV's are the number one sellers due to price. A turbo diesel is going to lose very little power as the altitude increases. Normally aspirated engines like the V10 will lose way more. Weight for weight the V10 is not going to hang with a turbo diesel in the mountains. It simply can't do it. The V10 is no slouch, but it is not a turbo diesel.
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Yes, this is the only time that a newer "stock" diesel (from any manufacturer) might be slightly better towing in the mountains as the turbo has kicked in and it doesn't have to downshift....it looses boost and has to build it back again. Whereas the V-10 is a high rev engine and the shifting of the Torqueshift tranny always keeps this engine at peak power while towing. Also, if a cheap engine was all that was necessary in Class A&C RV's the they could have used the 5.4 and geared it down. The V-10 has a great history for being tough and reliable and getting the job done, that's why you see more V-10's than 6.0 leakers and 6.4 cab lifters. Also, there's even a newer diesel for next year. The best diesel engine Ford/International ever made was the 7.3 PSD. Everything since the 7.3 has been down hill.
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2002 F-350 SRW Lariat,4X4, PSD with too many goodies to list. 182k and a very strong 7.3. SOLD
2008 F-250, SC Lariat, 4X4,Shortbed, Pueblo Gold/black, V-10, 4.10, auto, Delivered on 9/7/07, great looking rig. South Texas bumpers front/rear, Air Raid Intake System, Diablosport Predator, Magnaflow, Husky's, JJ's, Ford alarm/remote start, Marathon seat covers, Sirius, PIAA, Access cover, Weatherguard tool box, Rhino liner, Michelins, Duraflap mud flaps, Escort 9500i, MagHytec rear dif cover.
2007 Lincoln LT (wifer's grocery getter),Superchip,Magnaflow duels, K&N dropin, Leer Browning Special
1996 Ford Bronco EB; almost stock
2007 Kubota 900 RTV diesel with goodies.
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