Ford Motor Company’s Scorpion is a 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8 engine that powers heavy-duty pickup trucks and commercial vehicles. Since 2010, the Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Scorpion architecture has been part of the Ford Power Stroke engine family, featuring an overhead valve design (OHV) in a V layout.
Is it true that Ford uses Cummins engines?
It’s a popular misconception that Cummins is owned by car companies such as Ford or Chrysler. Cummins Turbo Technologies, in fact, is a separate firm that designs, manufactures, and sells a whole range of diesel and natural gas engines.
Ford diesel engines are made in the United States.
Ford is introducing a new 6.7 L Power Stroke V8 diesel engine for the 2015 F-Series Super-Duty pickups. The new engine will be offered on the bigger F-650 and F-750 medium-duty vehicles starting in MY 2016. The new Power Stroke V8 engine produces 440 horsepower and 860 pound-feet of torque, up from 400 horsepower and 800 pound-feet in the previous model.
According to Ford, the revised engine and chassis in the MY 2015 F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks will deliver best-in-class horsepower, torque, and towing capacity. The new engine will be available in all Super Duty models from the F-250 to the F-450, with the first 2015 pickup trucks arriving in early 2014.
The Ford 6.7 L Power Stroke engine will replace the Cummins 6.7 L ISB engine in the F-750 medium-duty trucks (rated at 385 hp & 850 lb-ft). Ford’s 6.8 L V10 gasoline engine will be available on the future F-650/F-750 trucks, as it is on the current versions.
The 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel features a compacted graphite iron (CGI) engine block and a reverse-flow configuration, which places the exhaust inside the V-shape of the engine and the air intake on the outside. Improved turbocharger performance may occur from this configuration:
- Turbo responsiveness is improved by reducing airflow from the exhaust system to the turbocharger located between the engine’s cylinder banks.
- The turbo is placed inside the engine’s valley, which helps isolate the engine’s hottest temperatures, enhancing performance and economy while minimizing noise, vibration, and harshness.
Other upgrades include a larger turbocharger that produces finer fuel atomization for lower emissions and decreased noise, vibration, and harshness, as well as new injector tips that provide finer atomization of fuel for lower emissions and reduced noise, vibration, and harshness.
Ford’s Chihuahua Engine Plant in Mexico produces the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine. The Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, near Cleveland, will take over production of the MY 2016 F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks, which will be manufactured in Mexico.
Is it better to have a 6.7 Cummins or a 6.7 Powerstroke engine?
The Cummins and Powerstroke engines share a few characteristics. Obviously, they’re both diesel engines with turbochargers and four valves per cylinder, but they’re also both equipped with Bosch fuel supply and control components. The most noticeable aesthetic difference between the Cummins and the Powerstroke is that the Cummins has a straight-six engine whereas the Powerstroke has a V-8. This appears to be the case for the foreseeable future for both Ford and Ram. Both combinations function well and create remarkable amounts of power and torque.
Both manufacturers have been in a never-ending competition to develop greater horsepower and torque while maintaining optimum dependability and efficiency, which has benefited consumers greatly. On paper, the current 6.7 Powerstroke produces close to 450 horsepower and 935 pound-feet of torque, while the latest 6.7 Cummins produces around 400 horsepower and 1000 pound-feet of torque. As the race to become America’s most popular diesel truck continues, it will be interesting to see how much more the manufacturers can squeeze out of these power plants.
Cummins PowerStroke vs. Duramax: Which is Better?
Torque and horsepower are important considerations when determining how much a truck can haul. Two other factors, though, play a role. The first is the truck’s structural design, and the second is the engine’s strength. Towing above 26,000 pounds, on the other hand, necessitates a commercial driver’s license in all 50 states.
The Cummins engine in the Ram (seen above) and the Power Stroke engine in the Ford can both carry that much, but the Duramax falls short with a total towing capacity of 23,300 pounds. The Power Stroke triumphs once more, with a total towing capacity of 34,000 pounds vs 31,210 pounds for the Ram. If you don’t have a commercial license and are looking at these stats, any of these trucks will certainly meet the needs of the average truck owner.
Does Fuel Economy Matter?
In the end, heavy-duty diesel trucks are designed to accomplish work, not to save money on gas. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is not obligated to test these vehicles because they exceed the weight limit that can be used to compare fuel economy estimates from automakers. However, because diesel engines are more fuel efficient than gasoline engines, they should provide a longer driving range.
However, don’t think of emissions as good, but since the EPA doesn’t rate them, there’s no way of knowing. Also keep in mind that biodiesel conversions on modern trucks aren’t easy. Modern high-pressure common-rail diesel engines are more sophisticated than older models, and impurities can accumulate in the fuel system. It may also have an impact on the cylinder heads. All of these can add up to a lot of money, so talk to a mechanic (and check your warranty) first.
Is Allison Transmission owned by Ford?
In-house. The fact that Ford is the only manufacturer that designs and builds all of its own heavy-duty engines and transmissions was frequently repeated at the press event introducing its new Super Duty trucks, a not-so-subtle dig at FCA’s Cummins engine and Aisin transmission suppliers and GM’s use of Allison trannies. Since parting ways with Navistar in 2010, Ford’s current 6.7-liter turbodiesel V-8 is the third generation of in-house Power Stroke diesels.
Who is the manufacturer of the Duramax diesel engine?
Where Does The Magic Take Place? DMAX Ltd., based in Moraine, Ohio, produces Duramax engines. General Motors and Isuzu have formed a joint venture. DMAX Ltd. was founded with Isuzu owning 60% and General Motors owning 40% of the company.
Who manufactures the Powerstroke diesel engine?
Diesel Engines with Powerstrokes
While Rollin’ Coal Customs specializes in many types of light-duty truck engines, Power Strokes are our bread and butter, and it’s easy to understand why.
The Powerstroke diesel engine has been manufactured by Ford Motor Company since 1994. The engine family includes the 7.3, 6.0, 6.4, 6.7, 3.2, and the most recent member, the 3.0, which is used in the Ford F-Series, E-Series, Excursion, Transit, and LCF commercial trucks. The 7.3L Power Stroke is arguably the most well-known, as it was responsible for the introduction of electronically regulated diesel engines in pickup trucks.
As consumers’ demands for better fuel economy and lower diesel emissions have grown, the Powerstroke engine has evolved to match those demands.
You’ve arrived at the right place if you need help with your Powerstroke engine.
- Engine adjustments made to order
- Changes to the fuel system
- Turbo configuration that is unique to you
Don’t worry if your engine isn’t a Powerstroke. We also work on Cummins and Duramax engines.