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Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:23 am to CBLSU316
I never like trucks when they first come out. Always takes me a year or two to like new.
Not that impressed
Not that impressed
Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:24 am to Hammertime
I've been doing a good bit of research on this new truck. Ford is not using regular aluminum, but high strength military grade aluminum. It will be a lot less subject to dings and dents so you may not even need paintless dent repair. Plus with 700 lbs less weight to pull you're going to get better mileage, better acceleration and higher payload and towing capacity.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:56 am to cajuncarguy
I'm wondering how that lighter body will factor into rear wheel traction? It's pretty easy now to "light em up".......especially on wet pavement.
I was pissed off this morning and smashed the gas on my 09 and burned out for about 1/4 mile
I know........I'm a cool SOB.
I was pissed off this morning and smashed the gas on my 09 and burned out for about 1/4 mile
I know........I'm a cool SOB.
This post was edited on 1/13/14 at 10:57 am
Posted on 1/13/14 at 11:01 am to CBLSU316
Those headlights might be the worst thing I've ever seen on a truck.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 11:08 am to cajuncarguy
Sounds interesting......also sounds expensive. I hope Ford doesn't screw this up.
My point about insurance premiums is that more expensive body work will get passed onto the customer indirectly like they do with more exotic or rare vehicles.
On the other hand, if they can save 500-700 lbs.....that may mean the difference between needing a smaller or larger engine, which may help the consumer recover some of those additional costs.
My point about insurance premiums is that more expensive body work will get passed onto the customer indirectly like they do with more exotic or rare vehicles.
On the other hand, if they can save 500-700 lbs.....that may mean the difference between needing a smaller or larger engine, which may help the consumer recover some of those additional costs.
This post was edited on 1/13/14 at 11:10 am
Posted on 1/13/14 at 11:09 am to CBLSU316
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I was pissed off this morning and smashed the gas on my 09 and burned out for about 1/4 mile
someone ruffle your feathers at the gym, brah? 1st of the year fgts?
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I'm wondering how that lighter body will factor into rear wheel traction?
wow, there is a lot that goes into that
initially, it is all about torque
for instance, 10 years ago when my dad and I started restoring our 71 'cuda we knew we wanted to put a hemi in it, but the only hing on the market were cast iron blocks, come to find out we geta call from keith black motors and they said they were putting out the 511ci aluminum blocks that year, so we waited and got our hemi done with the almumnum block
that engine went from 800lbs with cast iron, to 500lbs with aluminum, we were blown away
the lighter weight creates obviously creates more available HP, but I don't know the specs on the new engines
i just wish Mopar would make a aluminum truck
Posted on 1/13/14 at 11:48 am to aVatiger
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someone ruffle your feathers at the gym, brah? 1st of the year fgts?
I deal with subcontractors all day who can't take simple instructions.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 11:54 am to CBLSU316
This was posted in the OT thread.. a virtual "level" and Atlas concept tires.. I feel better.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:13 pm to dewster
That is what they were thinking...or hoping. High strength steel frame. I read where they dropped the 6.2 for 2015 "for now". But I also heard they were were planning on a total of six engines. What they announced so far is a 3.5 V6 (non Turbo), a 2.7 all new Eco Boost V6, the 3.5 Eco Boost and the 5.0 V8. Maybe a diesel down the road. Ford now develops all of their diesels in house now so they could have a surprise coming.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:17 pm to cajuncarguy
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I read where they dropped the 6.2 for 2015 "for now".
with the CAFE standards.....she gone
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:20 pm to CBLSU316
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:23 pm to Croacka
They will probably drop a HiPo version of it in a Raptor type high dollar limited production vehicle. Won't hurt their CAFE but help their bank account.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:28 pm to CBLSU316
Looks like they took a Ram body, put a Tundra front end on it, then painted it a queer candy apple red. No thanks.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:43 pm to CBLSU316
What copy cats
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:49 pm to TulaneUVA
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TulaneUVA
i think i found a picture of the outside of a king ranch
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:50 pm to Croacka
FINE
Will own.
Will own.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:55 pm to Croacka
Interesting badge on the front fender or door of that white KR. Almost looks like a Power Stroke emblem from the Super Duty. 
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:56 pm to Croacka
Man I'm kinda digging that white one...
Makes 2011 4x4 look basic as frick
Makes 2011 4x4 look basic as frick
Posted on 1/13/14 at 12:58 pm to cajuncarguy
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Interesting badge on the front fender or door of that white KR. Almost looks like a Power Stroke emblem from the Super Duty.
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