Navistar VT engine
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| Manufacturer | International Truck and Engine Corp., a Division of Navistar International Corporation |
| Also called: | Power Stroke |
| Production: | 2003–2006 |
| Predecessor: | International T444E |
| Successor: | 6.4 L Ford V8 |
The International Truck and Engine VT 365, also sold as the Ford Power Stroke, is a Diesel V8 engine. It is used as the Power Stroke in Ford's F-Series Super Duty and under the International name in the International XT trucks. The 6.0 L Power Stroke turbodiesel was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2003.
It is a 32-valve pushrod V8. Bore is 3.74 in (95 mm) and stroke is 4.13 in (105 mm). Output was 325 hp (242 kW) at 3300 rpm and 560 ft·lbf (759 Nm) at 2000 rpm, but as of 2005 that was increased to 570 lb·ft (773 N·m) at 2000 rpm. It also uses a 2nd generation HEUI (oil common rail) direct injection fuel system, as well as a variable-geometry turbocharger, which is designed to reduce turbo lag and create better throttle response.
The 6.0 L VT365 replaced the 7.3 L T444E, also built by International in Indianapolis, but has not been as successful. A high number of warranty claims (US$50,000,000 in two years) caused Ford to discontinue their contract with International Truck and Engine to build a Diesel V6 and paying US$70,000,000 to International Truck and Engine as compensation for ending the contract. Ford considered International Truck and Engine rival, Cummins, before deciding to design this new Diesel V6, now known as the DT17, in-house.
Although the engines have been plagued by problems, Ford still sells 250,000 or more each year at a $5,300 premium over the gasoline engine options in its Super Duty trucks. The problems included leaky fuel injectors, oil leaks, and sticking turbocharger vanes. There have been 77 technical service bulletins related to the engine since its introduction.
An optional TorqShift 5-speed automatic transmission is available for Ford trucks. This special transmission gives improved performance to the engine, featuring a tow/haul mode (for example).[1]
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[edit] VT275
A variant of the VT365 is the new VT275 4.5 L V-6, which is basically a 6.0 L V-8 with two cylinders chopped off. However, it uses a sequential twin-turbocharger system, instead of the single variable-geometry turbocharger used in the VT365. It is used in the new 2006 Ford LCF (Low Cab Forward) and International CF (Cab Forward) series trucks. It produces 200 hp (150 kW) and 440 lb·ft (597 N·m) of torque and is backed by a Ford TorqShift 5 speed automatic.
For the 2007 model year, the VT275 was brought up to 2007 EPA emissions standards and renamed the MaxxForce 5.
[edit] 6.4
The 6.4 L Power Stroke, used in 2008 model year Ford Super Duty trucks, is a V8 turbodiesel engine. The engine has a sequential twin-turbo intercooled forced induction system [1]. The engine also uses a high pressure common rail fuel injection system [2]. It produces 350 hp (260 kW) at 3000 rpm and 650 ft·lbf (880 N·m) of torque at 2000 rpm [3].
This engine will also be used in International trucks and buses under the name MaxxForce 7. However, the MaxxForce 7 will not have the sequential turbocharger system; rather, it will use a single stage variable vane turbocharger. Displacement and injector systems are the same. In MaxxForce 7 guise, the engine will produce between 200-230 hp and 580-620 ft·lbf of torque. [2]
[edit] Applications
- 2003.5-present Ford F-Series
- 2003.5-2005 Ford Excursion
- 2003.5-present Ford E-Series
- International 4200
- International Durastar
- International MXT
- International MXT-MV
[edit] References
- Power Stroke Diesel Engine. Power Stroke Diesel. Retrieved on March 14, 2005.
- Ford's diesel drama drags on: Power Stroke woes anger buyers, drive up warranty costs. AutoWeek. Retrieved on December 15, 2005.
[edit] Notes
- ^ "2008 Ford Super Duty Brochure","page 15"
- ^ "2008 Ford Super Duty Brochure","page 15"
- ^ "2008 Ford Super Duty Brochure","page 15"
[edit] See also
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