Trucks Shouldn't Sound This Good.

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
07/19/2014 at 20:44 • Filed to: None

Why did they have to replace the V10 with the 6.2?

DISCUSSION (16)

Jcarr > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/19/2014 at 21:00

I've always loved the sound of a V10. More musical than a V8, but more angry than a V12. I think the Dodge 8.0L sounds a bit better, though.

Birddog > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/19/2014 at 21:04

Sadly, Ford's V10 was crap.

Grindintosecond > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/19/2014 at 21:21

someone sells a wiring harness so you can put it in a fox mustang....a few turbos usually wake up the crap v10

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Jcarr
07/19/2014 at 21:25

The Dodge V10 sounds alright, but to me it sounds pretty close to a Cummins wide open. Don't get me wrong, I love the sound of a Cummins, but I like the sound of a V10 better.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Birddog
07/19/2014 at 21:26

From what I've read/heard, the 2v head was a really reliable engine. The later 3v wasn't as good, nor did it sound as good.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Grindintosecond
07/19/2014 at 21:26

I wouldn't say it's crap, it just has a lot of weight to carry around, so it is slow.

Birddog > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/19/2014 at 21:37

It could be how it's used.

In the Trades it doesn't have a good rep at all.

In a Homeowner's situation where it's never going to be abused it may be good.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Birddog
07/19/2014 at 21:41

I guess work is where it matters, but Ford is still staying true with it.

dogisbadob > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/19/2014 at 21:49

That's what Mercedes and Fiat are for :)

But the diesel is better than either of them anyway because the V10 isn't as good at rollin coal.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > dogisbadob
07/19/2014 at 22:03

Well, there are better reasons why the diesel's are better. Like ability to make more power and efficiency.

dogisbadob > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/19/2014 at 22:11

Torque and efficient are nice, but not as fun as teh coal :)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > dogisbadob
07/19/2014 at 22:17

I won't deny that one someone is tailgating, I wish I could roll a bit (a lot).

BJohnson11 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/20/2014 at 13:34

Because, despite sounding great, the Triton V10 was a pretty useless motor in that market. Sure, it had torque for days, but it would get awful mpg. For a full size heavy duty pickup, getting the diesel just made way more sense than getting a V10 that got 8 mpg no matter what it did.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > BJohnson11
07/20/2014 at 13:40

Except, for diesels even from the factory, the 7.3 and 6.0 definitely weren't top of their class on fuel either. A loaded 7.3 gets like 12, mark up for diesel and there isn't much of a difference. On top of that, when something breaks it will be cheaper to fix the V10. Also, the V10 weighs less, meaning less wear on the front suspension. Besides that, a guy I know gets 12 in his lifted Excursion.

BJohnson11 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/20/2014 at 13:44

The 6.0 truly was a pile of shit engine, no arguing with that. Never having owned a Triton V10 powered vehicle, I can't speak too much of the dogedness of them, but having ridden in a couple trucks and going on a long van trip in one, it did seem gutless.

The other problem is, just look at how all engines in vehicles nowadays are shrinking. Mustangs are coming with I4s, and I think the market for a V10 powered vehicle has just disappeared. Especially with how nice diesels are today, people either will get a diesel, or wont need a full size pick up.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > BJohnson11
07/20/2014 at 13:50

Yeah, but the 6.2 sells pretty well, and it is more gutless than the V10.