Ford's 6.7 Liter Power Stroke V8 Turbocharged Diesel Engine Milestone

Ford has installed its 500,000th 6.7 Liter Power Stroke V8 Turbocharged Diesel Engine since its introduction in 2010.  The engine was placed in a 2014 Ford Super Duty F-350 Lariat at their Kentucky Truck Plant.  Ford has reason to be proud of this accomplishment; they are the only heavy-duty pickup truck manufacturer to both design and build their own diesel engine and transmission combination.  This allows Ford to ensure optimal performance of the components.  

Ford shared these highlights of the 6.7 Liter Power Stroke V8 Turbocharged Diesel Engine:

Benefits of the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine include:

• Compacted graphite iron engine. Stronger than cast iron, the block structure is optimized for reduced weight and maximum strength to meet the demands of higher horsepower and torque
• Advanced inboard exhaust and outboard intake architecture – an automotive-industry first for a modern production pickup truck diesel engine – reduces overall exhaust system volume, which leads to better throttle and turbo response for the customer; additionally, reduced exhaust system surface area minimizes heat transfer to the engine compartment and improves noise, vibration and harshness performance
• Engine architecture enables easier service work for all major engine components, potentially reducing downtime
• Turbocharger is uniquely center-mounted on a pedestal low in the back of the valley for improved NVH control
• High-pressure fuel system injects fuel at more than 29,000 psi. The system delivers up to five injection events per cylinder per cycle, using eight-hole piezo injectors to spray fuel into the piston bowl. The direct-injection system is calibrated and phased for optimum power, fuel efficiency and NVH performance
• Aluminum cylinder heads for reduced weight; the mid-deck construction with dual water jackets provides increased strength and optimal cooling; six-head bolts, instead of four as found on other engines, help improve sealing and maintain cylinder integrity
• Compatible up to B20 biodiesel, allowing greener fueling options of up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel

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