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2008 Ford Super Duty's Super Engine!
Date: Jul 25th, 2007 5:59:19 am - Subscribe

Make way for the 2008 Super Duty if you don’t want to get crushed by this super monster vehicle! Oh yeah!

Talk about performance, the Super Duty is packed with the most powerful engine that comes along with the best standard features. It is a certified heavy duty workhorse for every man who’s always on the go. Tough terrains, off-road obstacles and towing power… that’s the name of the game for the heavy Super Duty 2008! Nothing can stop its Ford body parts from any kind of rough and tough situation!

The name Super Duty is well defined when you take a glimpse on this super monster pickup truck! Without much further ado, dig in with its engine specifications that I prepared just for you, courtesy of Ford.com!

Engine specifications of the 2008 Ford Super Duty Truck:

• Type: SOHC
  
• Fuel injection: Sequential electronic
  
• Engine control system: Electronic
  
• Induction system: Specially tuned Dual-stage turbochargers
  
• Battery: 12-volt 650-CCA/72-amp
  
• Alternator: 115-amp (single 200-amp or dual combined optional 320-amp)
  
• Cooling system: Pressurized series flow
  
• Cylinders: 10
  
• Cylinder head material: Aluminum
  
• Block material: Cast iron
  
• Valve operation: Hydraulic roller
  
• Camshaft drive: Variable cam timing
  
• Bore/stroke (in.): 3.55/4.16
  
• Compression ratio: 9.2:1
  
• Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 362 @ 4750
  
• Torque (lbs.-ft. @ rpm): 457 @ 3250
  
• Recommended fuel: Unleaded
  
• Transmission: 6-speed manual standard

Chassis:

• Front Suspension Type: Twin-I-Beam (F-250/F-350 4x2); sold Twin-Coil Monobeam axle: (F-250/F-350 4x4; F-450 4x2/4x4)
  
• Axle (rating @ ground 5250 lbs. (F-250/F-350 4x2); 6000 lbs. (F-250/F-350 4x4); 7000 lbs. (F-450)
  
• Springs Coil Shock absorbers: 1-3/8” hydraulic gas-pressurized
  
• Stabilizer bar: Standard
  
• Rear Suspension Type: Solid axle
  
• Axle (rating @ ground): 6200 lbs. (F-250); 7280 lbs. (F-350 SRW); 9000 lbs. (F-350 DRW); 11000 lbs. (F-450)
  
• Springs Leaf: Shock absorbers 1-3/8” hydraulic gas-pressurized
  
• Stabilizer bar: Standard on DRW pickup; optional in package on SRW pickup
  
• Steering Assist Power Overall radio: 20.16:1 (F-250/F-350 4x2); 20.38:1 (F-250/F-350 4x4); 17.8:1 average (F-450)
  
• Brakes: Type Standard 4-wheel disc anti-lock
  
• Front rotor diameter: 13.66” (F-250/F-350); 14.53” (F-450)
  
• Rear rotor diameter: 13.39” (F-250/F-350); 15.35” (F-450)
  
• Wheels
  
• Type Steel (standard); chrome-clad steel or aluminum (optional)
  
• Size 17” (standard); 18” or 20” (optional on F-250/F-350 SRW); 19.5” (F-450)