The shape definitely has some limitations on the vehicles it can go in...That being said we have designed engines around pre-existing full size sedans as well as half ton, and 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickups. We can actually run the engine at a 45 Degree angle if we need too and it doesn't hamper performance or anything…

I'm not a Ford enthusiast...

Well the main selling points are fewer parts (cheaper to manufacture), more power dense, super flat torque and power curves (almost like an electric motor), better use of air, lower emissions (yes believe it or not our 2 stroke diesel is cleaner than a 6.7L Cummins and the 6.7L powerstroke), and overall simpler i…

Ok i'm not sure what this debate is about or why it started...but you're wrong about the LML Duramax. Stock it has 397hp and 765ft-lbs of torque. With a simple EFI Live Tune:

Thanks for that clarification!

Its always awesome to get another Engineer's perspective on something like this. I can't and wont argue anything you said. I believe it all to be true. I'm an engineer at a small 2 stroke opposing diesel engine company so i'm familiar with diesels but i'm not on the thermodynamic design side of our engines.

I'm going to get made fun of for this...but I agree that the trucks aren't very attractive at stock height...but when lifted just a little I think they become a whole lot better looking. I agree with you though...not a tremendously attractive truck.

I mean that is pretty significant. On my Duramax truck I'll typically see 20-30 degree warmer IAT's over outside air. Bigger difference when towing or on an extra hot day. And yes I have a turbo which produces hotter air than a supercharger but I also have a massive front mounted intercooler...I'm guessing that…

I'm pretty sure this all voids the factory Drivetrain warranty. Hence why Callaway gives it their own 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty. I think what Andrew meant at the end of the his post was that the suspension lift and wheels don't revoke the factory warranty. But maybe i'm mistaken.

I think that a car maker does have expertise or knowledge to gain from a tiny bike maker. In this instance, being its MV and Merc/AMG. There are a few types of "sports cars". But for the sake of time lets just talk about the ones that have "soul". There are cars you drive that give you a sense of connection to the…

Why do you assume that a car manufacturer has expertise to gain from a tiny motorcycle company? I think its a good thing for MV that Mercedes/AMG is taking interest in their company. MV hasn't had the best reputation for quality or durability so having some stability and financial backing to implement better…

Even more so. In true desert racing (trophy trucks, class 1 buggies etc) its not necessarily the initial cost to build the rig, its more the maintenance and replacement of all the "wear" components. You can build a competitive trophy truck for $160K or so, but you'll spend 10 grand after each race just replacing…

Performance is relative. As a dual purpose truck that is supposed to be street driven you wouldn't want a full blown long travel kit with an even wider front track width. It would make it even more annoying on the street. And no where did ADD say that this truck was the highest performing truck you could buy. It…

You wouldn't want the 6.7L Powerstroke in a raptor even if it could fit because it would make the truck super nose heavy and defeat its goal of being a quick desert pre running truck. Diesels are heavy compared to aluminum block V8 Gas engines...

This is a really interesting swap...I would be curious to ask the owner if things like the gauges and A/C and dash work. Also what did they do to the rear end because i can't imagine the stock rear end on a Charger is going to handle the torque from that engine for very long...

Depends on the generation of 5.9 Cummins engine he is using. The latest edition 5.9 (in 07 before they used the 6.7) was around 360hp and 650 ft-lbs or so i believe. But also incredibly easy to get to well over 600hp and 1500ft-lbs for not very much money. Also they are still pretty "simple" engines compared to…

Its impressive that the stock internals on that 5.0 are "good" for this amount of power...

Wow. I guess Ford has figured out how to make a mostly accurate computer fuel mileage reporter....Go Them.

Thats awesome! I've been using fuelly ever since i got my new Audi about 6 months ago and Fuelly is always 2 mpg worse than what the computer is reading. Same on my 07 Chevy duramax truck. But maybe the Ford system is a little more accurate...

Did you actually check these numbers by hand or are you trusting the computer.....