Test driving the new Ford V-8 ‘Godzilla’ engine

Taking a new 2021 Coachmen Freelander 22 XG on a test drive. V-8 is unbelievable!

[@lethargicstove2024]

Not to mention 5 star does a tune for these to give it 50 more Hp Ford cuts off fuel at 3,900 rpm but it still makes power up to 5,000 rpm

[@josephf593]

If I'm not mistaken in the f-series it makes peak power 430, @5500 rpm.. as stated the way ford de-rates the van, and motorhome platforms is to cut fuel early, thus 350 hp around 4k.. a tune would really turn it into a beast of a motorhome.

[@lethargicstove2024]

Hell yeah

[@lethargicstove2024]

Here found a tuned one It's an A class kzbin.info/www/bejne/npeym6l8iNyYl80

[@josephf593]

@@lethargicstove2024 big ass truck moves out! 👍

[@derikistheman8698]

I work for a FedEx ground contractor, and we drive these modernized Fords e-series step vans, they drive and run very nicely

[@zacharybishop6595]

Same here. Very peppy, but the RPMS cruise a bit higher than I’d like, 2300 rpm at 65 seems to be a bit much for me.

[@Propelled]

I do hope that poor thing was warmed up.

[@74Dyenamo]

Kind of like the way he says "it's not broke in yet" but romps on it like crazy.

[@timjacobs9860]

wow what a power house !

[@lijiang2743]

0-60 MPH on a 2021 Ford E-450 cutaway 25 foot motorhome is 17.5 seconds and has a top speed of 100 MPH.

[@cesarpalmos8235]

Causally does 0-60mph in a 25ft motorhome in 7-8 seconds...dang

[@VailJohnson]

absolutely untrue; 10 or 11 seconds....maybe?

[@macaron3141592653]

and this wasn't from a stop

[@lijiang2743]

@@VailJohnson Not even close. 0-60 mph on a 2021 Ford E-450 cutaway 25 foot motorhome is 17.5 seconds.

[@VailJohnson]

@@lijiang2743 sounds right

[@thedogememesproductions6354]

@@VailJohnson I'd agree

[@lookout_gamer127notjustlookout]

It is also in the Bluebird school bus

[@trackandtravelwithrick8933]

Hope you had the owners permission to thrash a new engine that was not broken in. Not cool.

[@chrisreynolds6520]

Actually just properly breaking it in. Many manufacturers run a dyno pull right at the end of the line.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Exactly how you break one in

[@winsteven9906]

How is it climbing hills with load?

[@xx42069]

How does it do in the snow with only 2wd

[@michaelclark834]

What size Class C Motorhome was this in?

[@collierrv]

It was a Freelander 22XG which is about 24 feet overall. 👍

[@piquat1]

The Coachmen Cross Trail XL also has this in it. Models range from 22 - 30 feet.

[@doduknicks]

Is it a rear wheel drive or front wheel?

[@Dmccraw1998]

Rear wheel, no motorhome is front wheel

[@collierrv]

Hey Jomer, it is rear wheel drive. Thanks!

[@lethargicstove2024]

@@Dmccraw1998 unless dodge promaster b class rv

[@nicolebeaumont9395]

@@Dmccraw1998 pas tout a fait vrai... winnebago rialta et le vista traction

[@VailJohnson]

that thing's frickin' loud under acceleration, what a drag.....:-( the suspension crashes over sharp bumps like my 2005 Workhorse; I guess I can stop shopping for something new that would be quieter and smoother; and no it's not faster than the 8.1 GM engine.

[@spar1993]

Lol you keep telling yourself that bud.

[@VailJohnson]

@@spar1993 I've driven both and the 8.1 is quieter, smoother and more powerful, no doubt.

[@braydenharwood4370]

​@@VailJohnsontruthfully, I agree with you, I've driven both and worked on both. The 8.1 had more power and a smoother feel, but honestly if Ford let those vans rev out a little bit, the e series 7.3 has a different tune than the 7.3 in the new super duties, the Econoline only revs to about 4 grand. If it revved more, like the old 6.2s did it would feel peppier but right out of the box I'd say 8.1 Chevy is still a winner. Although the Ford does get slightly better gas mileage.

[@osu3221]

What gear ratio? F250 or 450? Dually?

[@chilichad]

Its a Class C motorhome. No F series.

[@Upliftyourbrothers]

Probably 4.88 or 4.30

[@rysterstech]

It's an e450 which comes with 4.56 gearing

[@74Dyenamo]

@@chilichad Their (Econoline and F series) the same thing!!! The only difference is the body style on top of the frame.

[@samsquires2877]

I’ll be you the 6.6 gas Chevy isn’t under powered though.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

It’s a Chevy, they all weak

[@Zofirael]

i have no idea why americans can

[@artillerybuff2000]

yes but can they tow 8,000 lbs.?

[@spar1993]

Lol they're not the same motor homes dude... not the same size not the same weight. Americans go big or go home. The engine needs to lug around 15k

[@Zofirael]

@@spar1993 how do you explain the mercedes 3.0 turbo diesel in 25ft and under motorhomes doing twice the mpg consistently?

[@klstrucker930419]

​@@Zofirael lol, you're comparing 3-liter turbodiesel to a 7,3 v8, of course the first one is gonna be more fuel efficient, but then you don't have all the eco fuss, dpf, adblue, problematyczne egr. Plus in the us gas is cheaper than diesel.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Because the vehicles here are huge compared to them…..stupid comment