It’s not terrible to work on and has way more realized power than the previous 6.0s and 7.3…… I’m not a fan of the DEF and emissions though. I think a big part of not seeing the realized hp/tq etc in new cars is people’s buying habits have changed and it’s more niche.
People whom buy cars, probably commute and don’t care about the hp/tq etc or how fast it goes…..or they’re buying a new Charger, Camaro, or rice rocket they plan to tweak out. The F-150 (IIRC) is still the best selling vehicle in America (can’t stand the auto-shutoff they put in there), which pickups are great if you have a house and need to haul stuff around (mulch, lawnmower, etc)…..and SUVs for families.
All that to say - I’d prefer to let the free market decide what’s on the market.
btt!!