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Old 07-19-2008, 03:49 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Re: Rumor: GM sale of MD truck line to Navistar off

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Originally Posted by doh View Post
Why not use thier own Diesels? They would even be able to use the 6.4L Power Stroke in the 4500/5500 line, after Ford doesn't renew thier Contact after 2009
The 6.4L is not durable enough for a truck like the Topkick and Kodiak 6500/7500/8500. What is needed is an engine like the Isuzu 7.8L, Caterpillar C-7, Cummins ISC, navistar DT-466 (now called the Maxforce).
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