Yeah Outlaw - the bloody thing would tip over onto its nose....
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Yeah Outlaw - the bloody thing would tip over onto its nose....
hmmmm, didn't think about that... maybe make it a 110 and put a second 7.3 in the back... to compensate and all 8) 8) 8O 8)
Hey Outlaw,
Why the fascination with big block diesels? - these are as heavy as ****.
The Euro diesels are far superior to the Japanese and American diesels - this is why they are such big motors to compensate for the lack of technology.
The best and most refined diesels - as in best power / torque to weight ratios, smoothness of driving, robustness are ALL European. Merc / BMW / Peugeot / Audi are all class leaders in this field - hence why Ford have an association with Peugeot for diesel motors for 20+ years now.
As most Euro motors are relatively small capacity they have to be more technologically advance - the acceptance of diesel in Europe is huge.
My mate in the UK has just purchased a BMW 3 Series Convertible with their latest 2 litre 4 cylinder TDI motor - goes like stink and doesn't cost a fortune to run (less pollution tax, car tax, insurance, fuel etc)
When Australia finally catch up with the burning of fossil fuels and altering the taxation of vehicle in such a way, then people may realise what they are purchasing.
But just my 10c worth.
LRH
sorry - previous post sounded as a rant.
was not ment to be :oops:
But to add to the above, Why did International buy the rights to the old 300 TDI (powering Ford trucks & utes in America)?
Superior technology to theirs, but not good enough for the European market.
LRH
Did they :?: :idea: Could this be a source of cheaper parts :?:Quote:
Originally posted by LRHybrid100
Why did International buy the rights to the old 300 TDI (powering Ford trucks & utes in America)?
You forgot the VW V10 MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM V10 :roll: :roll: :roll:Quote:
Originally posted by LRHybrid100
Hey Outlaw,
Why the fascination with big block diesels? - these are as heavy as sh*t.
The Euro diesels are far superior to the Japanese and American diesels - this is why they are such big motors to compensate for the lack of technology.
The best and most refined diesels - as in best power / torque to weight ratios, smoothness of driving, robustness are ALL European. Merc / BMW / Peugeot / Audi are all class leaders in this field - hence why Ford have an association with Peugeot for diesel motors for 20+ years now.
As most Euro motors are relatively small capacity they have to be more technologically advance - the acceptance of diesel in Europe is huge.
My mate in the UK has just purchased a BMW 3 Series Convertible with their latest 2 litre 4 cylinder TDI motor - goes like stink and doesn't cost a fortune to run (less pollution tax, car tax, insurance, fuel etc)
When Australia finally catch up with the burning of fossil fuels and altering the taxation of vehicle in such a way, then people may realise what they are purchasing.
But just my 10c worth.
LRH
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Why did International buy the rights to the old 300 TDI (powering Ford trucks & utes in America)?
They do a nice 2.8 litre now - but still AUD10,000
LRH
my old man has an X5 with the 3L Diesel and she does go [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
but as for my fascination, pure and very simple really... I love the F series trucks and 7.3L sounds better than 3L... ha, bet you weren't expecting that reasoning :oops: i am blessed with the pure ignorance of not knowing what makes things tick or work at it's best :twisted:
new TDV6 is FAR greater motor than even the TD6 - on paper.....
we will see how she goes in AU soon.
LRH
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You can one better....the twin turbo TDV6 which Jag are playing with. Cannot wait till they manage to squeeze one into a Fender!!!
Just going to need a new gearbox :cry:
Does anyone know the specs of the new manual box for the D3? I hear it is a 6 speed?