New 2020 Ford Super Duty 7.3 Big Block Coming Out!

[Dirtman]

I know "what" vvt is and I know how it works on a regular dohc engine like a v-tech, I'm just having a hard time picturing the setup on an old fashion single cam pushrod engine.

 

[Craig0320]

I know "what" vvt is and I know how it works on a regular dohc engine like a v-tech, I'm just having a hard time picturing the setup on an old fashion single cam pushrod engine.

I did see where the specs is advertising vvt on the new 7.3. I am guessing it is going to be the same type of setup as the ohv ones. Just only gonna need it for one camshaft. I wish they would have eliminated vvt all together. I have never been a fan of it. That being said if it performs better than the old 460 and gets a little better fuel mileage then maybe its worth it. This is all speculation at this point.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I did see where the specs is advertising vvt on the new 7.3. I am guessing it is going to be the same type of setup as the ohv ones. Just only gonna need it for one camshaft. I wish they would have eliminated vvt all together. I have never been a fan of it. That being said if it performs better than the old 460 and gets a little better fuel mileage then maybe its worth it. This is all speculation at this point.

As much as it pains me to say it this does look like a worthy replacement for the ol 460. The V10/6.2 are both to rev happy IMO.

If they can make the powerband in that idle-3500 range like a real truck motor, itll be great.

And yes i hate LEDs. Am radio is to full of BS anymore, and i sold all my 8 tracks.

 

[Craig0320]

As much as it pains me to say it this does look like a worthy replacement for the ol 460. The V10/6.2 are both to rev happy IMO.

If they can make the powerband in that idle-3500 range like a real truck motor, itll be great.

And yes i hate LEDs. Am radio is to full of BS anymore, and i sold all my 8 tracks.

I agree. Under 3500 would be great. My 8.1 makes max torque at 3,200. It is nice not having to wined it out towing.

 

[8thTon]

I miss those sealed beams!

More accurately, I miss the days when someone in NHTSA actually bothered to regulate headlights so I wouldn't be totally blinded every time another car comes by. They can't possibly even be looking at headlight patterns any more.

VVT in a single cam engine is just rotating the cam relative to the crank, whereas with separate intake and exhaust cams you can do much more. Ford's IMRC was really a pretty effective form of VVT but mechanically very simple - on my Cougar Duratc V6 there are two different cam profiles and it makes a significant difference when the secondaries open up.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I miss those sealed beams!

And here I can't wait to get rid of mine.

More accurately, I miss the days when someone in NHTSA actually bothered to regulate headlights so I wouldn't be totally blinded every time another car comes by. They can't possibly even be looking at headlight patterns any more.

Agreed, fun when you meet one that is pulling a trailer, especially across a bridge so it gets to bouncing.

 

[8thTon]

Agreed, fun when you meet one that is pulling a trailer, especially across a bridge so it gets to bouncing.

My other vehicle is a fairly low car, and I have sat at traffic lights with the visor down and the mirror dimmed - sandwiched between SUVs with LED brake lights in front and some godawful bright headlights behind.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

My other vehicle is a fairly low car, and I have sat at traffic lights with the visor down and the mirror dimmed - sandwiched between SUVs with LED brake lights in front and some godawful bright headlights behind.

I hated driving a car before LED's even came out because of that.

 

[Snoranger]

My other vehicle is a fairly low car, and I have sat at traffic lights with the visor down and the mirror dimmed - sandwiched between SUVs with LED brake lights in front and some godawful bright headlights behind.

I have the bright-as-f&$k LED headlights in my lifted daily driver. If I stop at a light behind your car, you better be wearing sunblock.
I get out of work about 12:30-1am, Every traffic light I stop at is 2 lanes going straight, so I always try to go into the empty lane. (BUT, that just makes the a$$hole in the other lane race in front of me!!) If I do have to wait behind someone, usually shut the headlights off and just leave the marker lights on until the light goes green.

 

[ZMan]

LED technology isn't even that great to be using it over HID in OEM cars. And whoever puts plug n play LEDs in their halogen reflector housings is just an ignorant prick as far as I'm concerned.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

LED technology isn't even that great to be using it over HID in OEM cars. And whoever puts plug n play LEDs in their halogen reflector housings is just an ignorant prick as far as I'm concerned.

Give me round or square wagner/sylvania sealed beams anyday.

Why?

They dont yellow out, there cheaper to replace, eaiser to replace, and are plenty bright.

One other question....will the 2wd 2020 superduty still run twin I beam?

 

[ZMan]

Give me round or square wagner/sylvania sealed beams anyday.

Why?

They dont yellow out, there cheaper to replace, eaiser to replace, and are plenty bright.

One other question....will the 2wd 2020 superduty still run twin I beam?

it sure seems to me they're not doing away with the twin ibeam anytime soon. I doubt they'll go to an a-arm suspension.