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Originally Posted by bigben
Chance, which of the motorhomes are going with the 6 speed and derated v10? I'd like to find one to review? Thanks
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All V10s will have the 6-speed. That means all larger motorhomes built on F53 chassis, plus all cutaway or stripped-chassis versions of E-Series with the V10 option. The smaller standard 5.4L V8 E-Series will keep the 5-speed.
The F53 chassis uses the higher-power 3-valve V10, and that's the one being derated to 320 HP at 4,000 RPMs. But as mentioned above there is speculation the engine will make more power if revved above 4,000 RPMs. The derating may be "on paper" in order to pass noise standard. I'm not sure of that.
The E-Series Cutaway or stripped chassis (like those used on Axis/Vegas) will continue to use the 2-valve V10 rated at the same 305 HP at 4,250 RPM and 420 lb-ft at 3,250 RPMs.
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