Ford 6.8L V10 Remanufactured Engine – 2000-2001

Description

Propel loaded 6.8-liter commercial fleet transport haulers up steep highway mountain grades under 185 PSI dynamic cylinder compression force without detonation or spark knock through this Ford 6.8L Triton Remanufactured Engine. Built for 2000 to 2001 Super Duty and Excursion commercial fleets, this Performance Improved 2-valve V10 features high-flow cylinder heads, steel spark plug inserts, and 425 lb-ft continuous torque.

Featuring seasoned high-nickel gray iron construction, this 68-degree V10 block features deep-skirt cross-bolted main bulkheads and an Ra 25 micro-inch deck finish. Internals include a split-pin forged steel crankshaft supported by cross-bolted caps, heavy forged steel connecting rods, and aluminum alloy pistons. Bores receive diamond plateau honing with a 45-degree angle. Dry block weight equals 640 lbs with a six-quart oil sump capacity.

Key Features of Ford 6.8L

Regional freight operators buy Ford 6.8L long block engine packages to restore commercial haulers to original factory performance parameters. Experienced engine machinists balance each rotating internal component to eliminate destructive harmonic vibrations under severe work loads.

• Performance Improved cylinder heads feature enlarged intake ports to increase low-RPM pulling power.
• Internal counter-rotating balance shaft cancels 68-degree V10 primary shaking harmonics.
• Steel spark plug thread inserts prevent spark plug thread ejection under severe commercial hauling.
• Ford 6.8L crankshaft-driven gerotor oil pump maintains 50 PSI steady fluid volume to overhead valvetrain gear.
• Single overhead camshafts actuate two valves per cylinder through hydraulic lash adjusters and roller followers.
• Multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets withstand 190 PSI dynamic combustion strokes without failure.
• Diamond plateau cylinder honing provides rapid moly ring seat without cylinder bore burnishing.
• Eight-bolt crankshaft flange matches commercial heavy-duty truck flexplates.

Performance Improved V10 Operational Ratings

Normal operating oil pressure maintains 20 PSI at hot idle and 45 to 60 PSI at 2,500 RPM cruise. Engine coolant temperature regulates between 190°F and 205°F through standard thermostatic flow. Power output measures 310 continuous horsepower at 4,250 RPM, providing 425 lb-ft torque at 2,650 RPM. A 9.2:1 compression ratio yields 170 to 180 PSI cranking compression. Heat rejection across radiator circuits reaches 4,900 BTU/min under Severe Commercial Fleet duty cycles across heavy regional freight corridors.

Super Duty V10 Driveline Alignment Specs

The rear crankshaft hub incorporates an 8-bolt flexplate pattern engineered for commercial 4R100 automatic transmissions. Crankshaft snout measures 1.259 inches with precision keyways for dynamic balancer installation. Radial dial indicators confirm crankshaft endplay between 0.003 and 0.007 inches across all thrust surfaces. Precision-ground pilot hub bores seat commercial torque converters without radial runout.

Performance Improved V10 Priming Guidelines

Pre-lubricate oil galleries with an external pressure tank before initial ignition to coat all bearing surfaces and balance shaft gears. Fill crankcase with SAE 5W-20 synthetic blend lubricant and bleed cooling system air pockets under vacuum. Not engineered for marine salt water service, forced induction turbocharger systems exceeding 6 PSI boost, or gross vehicle weights exceeding 15,000 lbs.

• Inspect external engine hardware and fluid levels with exact attention each shift.
• Check intake manifold coolant crossover seams every 50 operating hours.
• Perform oil changes with approved motor lubricant every 4,000 miles.

Performance Improved V10 Warranty Manifest

Supplied with an industry-grade 3-Year / 100,000-Mile commercial fleet warranty covering parts and block casting integrity. The heavy-duty shipping crate contains the remanufactured long block engine, high-volume oil pump, oil pump driveshaft, complete install gasket package, pre-lubrication instructions, and certified quality audit dyno sheets.