Here’s a good video on the new engine.

They show the differences in some of the internal parts that should increase its durability...

https://youtu.be/pg7m5GDNeac

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:

2018
445 hp @ 2,800 rpm
910 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
-(2018 Duramax)

Holy cow, that's nuts. 910 ft lbs, damn. These modern engines are nuts.

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Originally posted by Skins2881:

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:

2018
445 hp @ 2,800 rpm
910 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
-(2018 Duramax)

Holy cow, that's nuts. 910 ft lbs, damn. These modern engines are nuts.

What gets me is that my Dad and I made a living in a 1983 Superliner Mack. It’s Mack engine was rated at 350hp & ~1200 torque. With 10 forward gears.
Also, in the late 70’s & 80’s we did everything on the farm with 1/2 ton pickups.
I know technology advances, but do we have chassis and brake tech that is keeping up with advances in engine power?
I’m not gonna say ANYTHING about “need” because, you know, ‘Murica.

I’m still looking forward to giving this new 7.3L gasser a turn.
I loved the older, pre electronic heavy, diesel trucks, but I simply can’t justify them anymore in my operation.