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f8l vnm Senior Enthusiast

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Do you guys think GM has any plans for a turbo 6 or a diesel option for the Future with this new 16+ body style, Or will gm just stand pat until next model change, and play the usual follow the leader? Which IMO would be terrible

Been seeing this new F150 diesel prototype that should make 455 lb tq out of their 3.0 diesel. This truck will be a reality for 2017. Also ford just made their 2.7 turbo standard engine in their 16 F150. November was the first month the F series out sold the GM twins. As the F series is starting to pick up major steam again. About 70k trucks sold per month last few months.

The Ram diesel will get a nice bump for their all new 1500 model coming out in 2017.

New Titan as ugly as it is will have some sales.

I keep hearing the tundra as ugly as it is will get a diesel option as well.

There is some healthy truck competition going on and will be even tougher next 2-3 years.

I really hope GM have something else in store. Power bump for the 5.3 would be welcome news , not sure about the 4.3. Jury still out on this motor as the mpg is not that great. Maybe slide the 3.6T in that slot? Less power and just more torque.

What do you guys think ? let's stick to subject and no homers please.

jamin87ss Senior Enthusiast

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with all that said many people choose the GM for this reason, its proven, since they were just changed in 14, even if only modified, i doubt any change is coming

smrr1 Senior Enthusiast

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i'm kidding mostly but for me only a v8 will do. i would not mind a new motor or different displacements as the 5.3 is 17 years old. i know not the same as a 99 but same size. the general public is probably thinking it is the same motor.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Those that don't know the difference often also don't care that there is a difference.

 

(interested enough to care, interested enough to learn about it)

'01LS1 Senior Enthusiast

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Do you guys think GM has any plans for a turbo 6 or a diesel option for the Future with this new 16+ body style, Or will gm just stand pat until next model change, and play the usual follow the leader? Which IMO would be terrible

Been seeing this new F150 diesel prototype that should make 455 lb tq out of their 3.0 diesel. This truck will be a reality for 2017. Also ford just made their 2.7 turbo standard engine in their 16 F150. November was the first month the F series out sold the GM twins. As the F series is starting to pick up major steam again. About 70k trucks sold per month last few months.

The Ram diesel will get a nice bump for their all new 1500 model coming out in 2017.

New Titan as ugly as it is will have some sales.

I keep hearing the tundra as ugly as it is will get a diesel option as well.

There is some healthy truck competition going on and will be even tougher next 2-3 years.

I really hope GM have something else in store. Power bump for the 5.3 would be welcome news , not sure about the 4.3. Jury still out on this motor as the mpg is not that great. Maybe slide the 3.6T in that slot? Less power and just more torque.

What do you guys think ? let's stick to subject and no homers please.

 

 

From the few paragraphs of speculation I have read, the F150 will roll out the 3.0 Land Rover derived diesel option in Raptor only for 2017?

Am sure there is way more info, but the above is all I have read. So if that turns out to be the case, then we are looking at 2018 before it gets to the avg F150.

It is also suppose to come with the 10 spd auto, wonder when GM will get it since the 9/10 spds are a joint venture?

 

Have been seeing comments about unhappy F150 owners with the 2.7. Real world fuel economy is close to the 3.5 eco that has more power.

That said, have not researched them in depth.

 

I do agree that GM should have spent way more time advertising the 4.3/5.3 were all new for the K2xx. The avg non forum shopper may only see the hp bump

over the last generation.

 

GM's biggest issue currently will be to see if the new Silverado front end is a hit or miss via sales numbers going forward.

Lgetz Senior Enthusiast

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Honestly the only new engine option I would like to see is the 4.5L V-8 Duramax. I would definitely consider trading/selling my 2015 to purchase one. IMO the V-6 diesel in the Ram is too lethargic to consider regardless of fuel mileage. Can't see any reason why a V-6 diesel F-150 would be any different. The Titan's Cummins diesel has enough power but I don't like the looks of the truck.

Hockeylover86 Enthusiast

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They probably wont do a diesel yet.

 

Why steal sales from the already super expensive gas powered trucks...

 

I think they have the sales and margins good enough now, GM is making bank on these trucks.

 

Its like the late 90's all over again..

EEEliminator Enthusiast

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Do you guys think GM has any plans for a turbo 6 or a diesel option for the Future with this new 16+ body style, Or will gm just stand pat until next model change, and play the usual follow the leader? Which IMO would be terrible

Been seeing this new F150 diesel prototype that should make 455 lb tq out of their 3.0 diesel. This truck will be a reality for 2017. Also ford just made their 2.7 turbo standard engine in their 16 F150. November was the first month the F series out sold the GM twins. As the F series is starting to pick up major steam again. About 70k trucks sold per month last few months.

The Ram diesel will get a nice bump for their all new 1500 model coming out in 2017.

New Titan as ugly as it is will have some sales.

I keep hearing the tundra as ugly as it is will get a diesel option as well.

There is some healthy truck competition going on and will be even tougher next 2-3 years.

I really hope GM have something else in store. Power bump for the 5.3 would be welcome news , not sure about the 4.3. Jury still out on this motor as the mpg is not that great. Maybe slide the 3.6T in that slot? Less power and just more torque.

What do you guys think ? let's stick to subject and no homers please.

 

The newer Tundras aren't too bad, I guess it had to grow on me. You do have to pay a bit more though for a Toyota since they don't offer all the crazy rebates and discounts.

 

I'm fine with the V8, but it would be nice if at a minimum you could get the 6.2l in an LT as an option! Why not? I'm guessing so that they can say the sell xxx,xxx trucks with xx mpgs? Seems stupid to have to buy an HD, LTZ or Denali for it. Why wouldn't it be available in the WT at a minimum, thinks that might make a good work truck motor.

 

I've decided to wait a year to pay off another vehicle and I'm very interested to see what they do if anything for the '17s.

amxguy1970 Senior Enthusiast

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From the few paragraphs of speculation I have read, the F150 will roll out the 3.0 Land Rover derived diesel option in Raptor only for 2017?

 

Why would they put the slowest motors in the truck designed for going fast? That would be dull to drive fast and way less fun. It is supposed to get a new more powerful version of the 3.5 ecoboost. If a diesel comes at all it will be in the box checker versions first and probably a few years down the road, only seen one test vehicle with it.

 

Been seeing this new F150 diesel prototype that should make 455 lb tq out of their 3.0 diesel. This truck will be a reality for 2017.

 

One spy shot speculating the engine doesn't make it coming in 2017 which are only about 6 months out or something. I don't see Ford doing a diesel for a few years at least as they already stated their ecoboost is within the perameters they desire compared to diesels...

 

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