blueblazes44
1/2 ton status
'07 Dmax with bullydog not much better. Maybe 17 hwy. (with easy foot), 13-14 'round town and 10 on a good day pulling the K5.
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GM stopping production of big block
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Corey 78K5
1 ton status
More likely it will be the 6.2 as the biggest gas motor. Unless GM is about to do something dumb like pull a V10 out of it's ass.
blueblazes44
1/2 ton status
Yeah and I used to believe them
.Wasatch K5
1/2 ton status
I've got an '02 F-350 with a 7.3 PowerStroke. It's an outstanding engine.
But, since then, the Diesel engine option has gone up in price hugely. Also the EPA has gone after Diesel emissions in a big way. I don't know that much about them, but at least some have Diesel particulate filters which most folks regard as a huge PITA.
For (I believe) 2010, several manufacturers of light duty through heavy duty trucks have a urea injection system to reduce Diesel emissions.
Caterpillar, one of the most respected names in Diesel engines, has dropped completely out of the market in providing over-the-road truck engines.
There are many, many people who currently have Diesel powered pickups that will not pay the huge premium for a new Diesel and deal with all the emissions "issues".
Personally, I'm going to try to make my 7.3 last as long as I can. There is nothing out there (new) that I would want.
But, since then, the Diesel engine option has gone up in price hugely. Also the EPA has gone after Diesel emissions in a big way. I don't know that much about them, but at least some have Diesel particulate filters which most folks regard as a huge PITA.
For (I believe) 2010, several manufacturers of light duty through heavy duty trucks have a urea injection system to reduce Diesel emissions.
Caterpillar, one of the most respected names in Diesel engines, has dropped completely out of the market in providing over-the-road truck engines.
There are many, many people who currently have Diesel powered pickups that will not pay the huge premium for a new Diesel and deal with all the emissions "issues".
Personally, I'm going to try to make my 7.3 last as long as I can. There is nothing out there (new) that I would want.
loafer
1/2 ton status
2007 model year and newer all have to have a DPF. The DPF burnoff is done with either a post injection or urea injection. Most are post injection right now.
If I were in the market for a diesel I would be looking for one pre 2007. There are DPF delete kits, but I don't think they are legal
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xCaliK5x
1/2 ton status
Yeah, the big block had a good run. I would imagine they will still be offering crate motors and replacements for a long time to come due to applications for guys with hot rods, muscle cars, older trucks, but just phasing out new model production.
Diesels with new technology are the way of the future for towing and power in trucks. Our little 3.0L sequential turbo I-6 in the 3 series puts out a measly 265HP but 425TQ WITH all its urea, DPF and catalyst in place and will pull 33MPG highway. A load of urea will last about 10-12K miles. They haul ass. Audis V12 TDI puts out a detuned 500HP and 750TQ!
In the Peoples Republik of Kalifornia we now have to smog diesels, 1998 and newer. From what I was told by my smog guy, it will be a visual and a light beam through the exhaust.......... see for yourself........I'm counting the days until I move out of this state..
http://www.autorepair.ca.gov/80_BARResources/05_Legislative/RegulatoryActions/dieselcoms1108.html
Diesels with new technology are the way of the future for towing and power in trucks. Our little 3.0L sequential turbo I-6 in the 3 series puts out a measly 265HP but 425TQ WITH all its urea, DPF and catalyst in place and will pull 33MPG highway. A load of urea will last about 10-12K miles. They haul ass. Audis V12 TDI puts out a detuned 500HP and 750TQ!
In the Peoples Republik of Kalifornia we now have to smog diesels, 1998 and newer. From what I was told by my smog guy, it will be a visual and a light beam through the exhaust.......... see for yourself........I'm counting the days until I move out of this state..
http://www.autorepair.ca.gov/80_BARResources/05_Legislative/RegulatoryActions/dieselcoms1108.html
Corey 78K5
1 ton status
Care to elaborate on where you heard this rumor?
According to the Jan. 2010 Diesel Power magazine (pg. 25) Caterpillar has just formed a new joint venture with Navistar called NC2 Global. They will build trucks under both the International and Cat names.
Sounds like to me that they are not dropping out at all.
