BigBlueChevy
Compression Ignition Addict
With the multitude of problems that came up between Ford and Navistar reguarding the 6.0, Ford has begun the construction and testing of its in house built diesel. Code named "Scorpion", this all new V8 6.7L diesel will replace the 6.4 Powerstroke in 2011.
Power output is going to be increased. Going from 350hp/650Ft/lbs of torque, the Scorpion will be generating 390hp and 720ft/lbs of torque. It is also expected to gain an additional 3mpg(stock of course) over the 6.4. Like the 6.7L equipped Dodge Cummins, it will boast a 6 speed automatic transmission. Hopefuilly the Ford Torqueshift will be appropriatly modified and "built" to handle the level of power this truck will be generating stock.
So far, the Scorpion seems to posses some traits similar to the 4.5L Baby Duramax. Intake and Exhaust flow has been "reversed" first off. Meaning air is brought into the engine externally and exhaust is internally routed into a compound arranged twin turbo setup. This sits in the V of the engine to reduce compressor whine. Cast Iron heads will be replaced with alluminium. Apparently Ford will stick with an overhead valve setup instead of overhead Cam. Production is expected to take place in Mexico...
Currently, its still unknown whether or not the Scorpion will retain the Powerstoke name, or come out with a brand new label.
As soon as I found out Ford was abandoning Navistar and going to develop there own in house diesel, I decided to follow every step of the making of this engine and see what happens. My knowledge of the Powerstoke is nothing other than basic diesel operation so minus well start somewhere.
Problems I see so far:
-alluminium cylinder heads. How they will hold up to cylinder pressure, and longevity.
-Production to take place in Mexico. The 53 cast block on the 98.5-02 Cummins where cast in Mexico and many of them had cracking issues. And of course there where many that didn't(so don't even go there). Obviously this will be done at a dfifferent casting facillity, but I question the strength of the block and how well parts will be manufacted for this new engine.
You can begin ripping the engine and maker...now.
Power output is going to be increased. Going from 350hp/650Ft/lbs of torque, the Scorpion will be generating 390hp and 720ft/lbs of torque. It is also expected to gain an additional 3mpg(stock of course) over the 6.4. Like the 6.7L equipped Dodge Cummins, it will boast a 6 speed automatic transmission. Hopefuilly the Ford Torqueshift will be appropriatly modified and "built" to handle the level of power this truck will be generating stock.
So far, the Scorpion seems to posses some traits similar to the 4.5L Baby Duramax. Intake and Exhaust flow has been "reversed" first off. Meaning air is brought into the engine externally and exhaust is internally routed into a compound arranged twin turbo setup. This sits in the V of the engine to reduce compressor whine. Cast Iron heads will be replaced with alluminium. Apparently Ford will stick with an overhead valve setup instead of overhead Cam. Production is expected to take place in Mexico...
Currently, its still unknown whether or not the Scorpion will retain the Powerstoke name, or come out with a brand new label.
As soon as I found out Ford was abandoning Navistar and going to develop there own in house diesel, I decided to follow every step of the making of this engine and see what happens. My knowledge of the Powerstoke is nothing other than basic diesel operation so minus well start somewhere.
Problems I see so far:
-alluminium cylinder heads. How they will hold up to cylinder pressure, and longevity.
-Production to take place in Mexico. The 53 cast block on the 98.5-02 Cummins where cast in Mexico and many of them had cracking issues. And of course there where many that didn't(so don't even go there). Obviously this will be done at a dfifferent casting facillity, but I question the strength of the block and how well parts will be manufacted for this new engine.
You can begin ripping the engine and maker...now.