4.9L vs 5.0L discussion
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07-25-2011, 02:05 PM
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07-25-2011, 02:08 PM
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I am not reading all the pages, but will state this:
the I6 does not suffer from 2 rods connecting at each crankpin journal like a V8 does (a win) and the I6 has **7** - count them **7** main bearings AND it does not like revving over 4000rpm. (a major win)
all that being said, if you are not in a dagblasted hurry, the i6 will do the work....forever
for modifications, there are not many out there for the EFI to the point of being 'none', and there are few for the carb version. unless you know some real sickos over at fordsix.com....
the I6 does not suffer from 2 rods connecting at each crankpin journal like a V8 does (a win) and the I6 has **7** - count them **7** main bearings AND it does not like revving over 4000rpm. (a major win)
all that being said, if you are not in a dagblasted hurry, the i6 will do the work....forever
for modifications, there are not many out there for the EFI to the point of being 'none', and there are few for the carb version. unless you know some real sickos over at fordsix.com....
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07-25-2011, 02:23 PM
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They sure have/do/will put I-6's in cars! I've owned 2 different BMW's that did and they were fantastically powerful cars. The break-out speed on the freeway was most impressive, and all this on a car that gets high-20's in MPG terms.
A BMW is an awful investment (glad not own them anymore!), but they sure are fun to drive. The I-6 is a very strong motor in any trim.
A BMW is an awful investment (glad not own them anymore!), but they sure are fun to drive. The I-6 is a very strong motor in any trim.
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07-25-2011, 02:33 PM
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On the highway, and city driving...I will definantly give the 302 it's due, and hand the ball over....My truck squeaked in at 16mpg highway...Then again, that was running 70+ mph too.....So not really a precise mpg test.....
Will have to recheck everything at 55mph....
But after a long trip.....I will sadly have to yield to the 302 for the highway, general driving tip.....My dads '92 with the 302/5 speed/3.55 gears isn't NEARLY as stressed on the highway as my 300/5speed/3.08 was....
So my consensus is: THe 302 is a better engine to do daily driving, grocery getting, etc. with....But I like the 300 for lugging around an farm work....
Will have to recheck everything at 55mph....
But after a long trip.....I will sadly have to yield to the 302 for the highway, general driving tip.....My dads '92 with the 302/5 speed/3.55 gears isn't NEARLY as stressed on the highway as my 300/5speed/3.08 was....
So my consensus is: THe 302 is a better engine to do daily driving, grocery getting, etc. with....But I like the 300 for lugging around an farm work....
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07-25-2011, 04:21 PM
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The 250 isn't much smaller than a 300. I'd say there might be problems with engine mount locations and fan clearance trying to fit one in an old car now, (not sure why someone would want to) but Ford could have easily engineered the cars to fit a 300. They just didn't because it was an industrial engine and would have been overkill in a car chassis. Then again, a turbo'd 300 in a old Maverick body might be the perfect sleeper....
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That's still really good for 70 MPH. I have an E40D and 3.08's and get best milage at 55 also but I drive it 70-75 most everywhere. Here on the island there's about 2 places where I could even go that fast but the traffic won't let me! I miss the mainland sometimes! -TK
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07-26-2011, 10:16 AM
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nuh uh, he is referring to the 'small block' 6 vs the big one, there are such animals. the 144/170/200/250 had a 4" or less bore spacing and a short deck (7.something inches) while the 240/300 had a 4+" spacing and a 10.1" deck, making it longer, way taller and about 200+lbs heavier.