What engine in a new truck?

[mlockner]

If I were to order a new 07 truck today, what engine would it come with?

 

[sick_ram]

You would get the 6. 7. say bye to the 5. 9.

 

[Regcabguy]

5.9's in '07's?

You would get the 6. 7. say bye to the 5. 9.

I was under the impression that until 01-01-07 the 5. 9's with current emissions would be installed in the '07 2500-3500's. Anybody know more?

 

[JStrasser]

From what I read about the 6. 7L intro, it will first be installed in cab/chassis combos for '07. Then it will start to come in 2500/3500 pickups as an '07. 5. This might indicate that an '07 pickup ordered now will come with the 5. 9L and without the particulate filter in the exhaust system.



IMHO



John

 

[Buffalo]

To start with, the new 6. 7 will be found, only, in the new Chassis/Cab configuration, along with the Aisin 6-speed auto (if you choose an auto).



The 2500/3500 pick-ups will still get the 5. 9 along with a new DC built 6-speed auto, 68-RE, (if you choose an auto). At this time, I don't know if/or when the 6. 7 will be available in the 2500/3500's.



My guess is that DC would not have spent the time & money in developing the new 68-RE, only to dump it in favor of the new Aisin trans. , after a few years. I could be, easily, wrong on this point, though. "Rumor" has it that the 68-RE will be a stronger unit than what is currently available.



Many pick-up buyers respond to the "Horsepower Wars" going on between Ford, GM & Dodge. Since the 5. 9 will have more HP than the 6. 7, they may be around for awhile, in the pick-ups. The 6. 7 will have less HP than the 5. 9 because that is where the best fuel economy is & the Chassis/Cab will appeal to commercial applications more than the general public. Commercial buyers are more interested in economy than having the highest horsepowered truck, on the block.



It should be very interesting to see what Ford, GM & Dodge will provide us. New emmissions equipment, horsepower/torque ratings, turbo configurations & number of turbo's (Ford), transmissions & fuel economy ratings should keep us occupied, for awhile.



Joe F. (Buffalo)

 

[BRayls]

the 5. 9 till the end of year or very close to it.

 

[Foil Freak 1211]

I thought the 5. 9 was gone as of 1/1/07. If it is used after that, it would have to meet the new emissions standards, right?

 

[BRayls]

I thought the 5. 9 was gone as of 1/1/07. If it is used after that, it would have to meet the new emissions standards, right?

but those built before that will not have the emmissions requirements.