I sure hope Ford has done all their homework and get this one right. Three times and you are OUT and I don't think they can afford another 6.0 or 6.4 mess. There are a lot of us out here with GOOD 7.3's that would like to update to the newer body style so I hope that will be back in top dog position next year. The heads are mounted upside down and the Turbo is where the intake used to be. That is thinking out of the box.

The following copied off website:

After releasing some exciting technical info on an all-new Power Stroke engine for the 2011 F-Series Super Duty, Ford has now announced plans to officially unveil the new diesel pickup at the Texas State Fair, with sales starting in the Spring of next year.

Under the hood of the new F-Series Super Duty will be a revolutionary new 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel engine. The all-new engine promises a, "significant improvement in torque, horsepower and fuel economy," says Ford in a press release, stating that this new F-Series Super Duty would continue to be a class leader in both payload and towing. It will also be significantly quieter than past diesels.

Numerous high-tech innovations have been employed in building this new engine, starting with a compacted graphite iron (CGI) engine block that Ford says is twice as strong as standard iron blocks. This was deemed necessary due to the increases in power output.

The new engine makes use of a Honeywell single variable turbine turbo (similar to the one found on the Porsche 911 Turbo), but takes turbo technology a step further still. Instead of one, there are two compressor wheels driven off a single turbine impeller, working like a bi-turbo setup that gives the engine a fast response time with little lag as well as the power of a larger turbo.

Visually, the new engine looks remarkably different, due to the fact that the intake and exhaust systems are the reverse of a conventional engine. The exhaust manifolds sit in the valley of the big V8 engine, while the intake manifold is on the outside. This means the cylinder heads are essentially flipped around.

By significantly reducing the amount of exhaust piping, lag is reduced considerably. Additionally, this new packaging moves the hotter elements of the engine (like the turbocharger and exhaust pipes) away from the intake areas, ensuring a constant supply of cool air to the engine. And as for that turbo, it sits in the valley between the cylinder banks. Due to its location, spool up is considerably faster and the engine's overall balance is improved. Another major benefit of this setup is that that cab no longer has to be removed from the frame if work needs to be done on the turbo. The fuel-pump, EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) components and the thermostats are also easily accessible from the front of the vehicle.

Ford still hasn't released any info on how much power the new Super Duty makes, but we'll be sure to report on it as soon as they do.

My latest diesel power magazine said it will be in the 350 hp and 700 lbft tq range.

Didn't they do that back in the 60's with Dan Gurney and the 289/302?

I hope they unstack the headlights too.

These trucks will me out may of 2009...

Hasn't that already passed?
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I read 380 hp and 705 Tq for the Powerstroke 6.7 then the 6.9 duramax was to be 390/690. I also read that Ford is still tweaking and wants to come in at 400hp... but who the hell knows..1/2 the stuff we read is all hype... just like Obama

Sweet, get ready for a killer cummins too.

is it coming out the same time..where can I read about it. Thanks Jeff

oh, havent read anything yet......just noting that the big three diesel trucks have been playing this game for some time. if history does indeed repeat itself, we are in for an even more beefy cummins in the future. it does appear that the 2010 cummins will carry over from 08-09.

Guys give me a run down on the 7.3.It's all we got over here.Torque?faults?.