I can already hear the crying from the GM and Ram guys. 400 HP and 800 TQ Plus better MPG's. Sounds real good to us trailer pullers.
Doug
When I talked to the salesman, I told him I thought it wouldn't do Ford any good to upgrade those numbers if no one knew about it. He said Ford is going to make sure EVERYONE knows. I'm anxious to see the new commercials.
I think this may be problematic for GM. The Durmax, contrary to GM's claim that it's an all new engine, is the same engine with a new chip! The Duramax has been upgraded a few times now. Obviously GM waited until Ford released the 2011, 6.7 so they could make sure the 2011 Duramax had better numbers and then they only SLIGHTLY exceeded the Ford numbers. I wonder if they've pushed the envelope on the Duramax? And I'll bet Duramax owners are wondering the same thing!
If I was a Duramax owner watching GM continually chip the Duramax, I would certainly want an explanation for why MY warranty would be voided by a chip!!!
I know the Duramax, Allison, Dana combination is a good combination but it's still bolted into a GM truck and considering my experience with GM's lack of quality turning into a rattle trap, I have to consider the combination as much as a confession by GM that they just can't do it.
I also have to consider Dodge's use of Cummins with a Toyota transmission a comparable statement.
I know, I know, outsourcing is the new way to make a dime in the US. But even though the new 2011, 6.7 is made in Chihuahua Mexico, it is a Ford engine, bolted to a Ford transmission and a Ford rear end.
I'm curious if anyone else feels good about their new For truck being built completely by Ford?
I'm also curious what Dodge is going to do when the new Toyota diesel PU is announced???
