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V8 certification expanded
Until recently it didn't look to me like the 6.2L V8 from the Super Duty could be used for most motorhome applications due to frontal area restrictions, but Ford recently issued the 5th revision on April 6 showing that there is now a 79-square-foot frontal area option on cutaways. The previous limit of 72 square feet appears too limited for most Class Cs. I suppose a narrow and low-profile B+ could be kept below 72 square feet, but the vast majority of Class Cs exceed that size.
Based on rough estimates, it should be easy for most Class Cs to stay below 79 square feet, making it possible to use the newer V8 with either 4.10 or 4.56 final gearing.
Unfortunately, I don't see a certification for the V8 with stripped chassis at 79 square feet (leaving Axis/Vegas out from this Ford certification). I suppose Thor can still certify it themselves if desired, and Ford may still be working on more options.
All good news to me.
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