Where is my V8 Vegas ???

[Stan fowler]

Anybody hear anything about the V8 engine in the Axis/Vegas ??? Was supposed to be 2017 stripped chassis, but I haven't seen anything on it . I'm WAITING....

[EA37TS]

Not sure where you got your info but the Ford 2017 stripped chassis specs show the only engine available as the V10.

[Chance]

Originally Posted by Stan fowler

Anybody hear anything about the V8 engine in the Axis/Vegas ??? Was supposed to be 2017 stripped chassis, but I haven't seen anything on it . I'm WAITING....

Ford announced the 6.2L V8 would be offered as an option to V10 later in year -- on E-Series Cutaway and Stripped chassis. Thus far I've only seen limited information.

Even when Ford starts offering the V8, there is no guarantee manufacturers will buy chassis with the optional engine. Given a choice I'd take the V8 over the V10 but we may not get the choice.

It should just be a matter of time before we see more information on V8.

http://www.thorforums.com/forums/f10...17-a-3336.html

[Stan fowler]

Yeah,saw a lot on it several months ago, but all quiet now ???

[Stan fowler]

Surely there is a Ford mole on here ...?

[Chance]

I'm looking forward to seeing what power and torque ratings they give the V8 when installed in old E-Series Cutaway and Stripped chassis.

In the SuperDuty pickups the 6.2L V8 is rated 80 HP higher than the E-Series' 6.8L V10. Even maximum torque is higher by 10 lb-ft, which is really impressive given engine is much smaller.

Towing (higher GCWR) is where the V10 should still hold an edge over the V8 -- not that it would make much difference to me.

[Stan fowler]

Yeah - much more modern and higher tech engine - should be better for a lot of things - like fuel economy, noise, etc.

Towing is all about torque and cooling, so not sure V8 will be worse.

But, where is it ???

[Chance]

Originally Posted by Stan fowler

Yeah - much more modern and higher tech engine - should be better for a lot of things - like fuel economy, noise, etc.

Towing is all about torque and cooling, so not sure V8 will be worse.

But, where is it ???

Preliminary Ford GCWR in RV towing guide list the V8 a little lower, but we don't yet have the complete picture. GCWR depends on more than just engine torque. Final gearing also plays a major role, which is why E-Series with 4.56 gears are rated significantly higher than those with 4.10 gears. Unfortunately lower gears often hurts fuel economy so we can't have it all (by lower gearing I mean numerically higher).

Cooling shouldn't be a limitation as long as Ford keeps using the same size radiator, heat exchangers, etc. as with V10. Since V8 engine is more efficient it should reject less heat to coolant. The only place where cooling could limit power relative to V10 is on the outside of engine if for some reason air doesn't circulate as good around the engine to keep exterior cool. But I seriously doubt that will be the case.

We should see more information soon. Of course, there is no guarantee Thor or other manufacturers will use the optional V8 engine. If it cost an extra dollar we probably won't see it in an Axis or Vegas anyway.

[penguin]

Don't forget the V 10 has been around a long time and in a lot of vehicles and its track record is pretty impressive. I talked to my friend who sells Fords and he tells me the motor is bullet proof. I would be leery buying anything with a new motor design but that is just me.

[Stan fowler]

Any new info on the 6.2 in the Vegas??

[Chance]

Haven't seen any.

The latest I've seen is in the 2017 Tow Guide which still shows "late availability" in January 2017. That's only a month away.

The V10 was previously said to be the standard engine for E-Series, so there is no guarantee manufacturers will specify the V8 as an option. Besides, some buyers may prefer the "proven" V10.