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Old 06-19-2006, 07:13 PM
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Seems to be the same thing I said here at the FTE about 8-9 months ago only to be told that the 4.5 Babystroke was the choice. This 4.4 engine is already being produced in Turkey and is on the roads in Europe. It is new but will come to the USA with Euro test miles to the general public. Round numbers: 300 HP and 450 Ftlbs torque. The engine design is inhouse meaning it is a FORD design and they don't have to buy it from anybody or put up with another companies BS to make it work or get it produced. I think it's the best thing that has happened at Ford since the Triton engine. Emmissions testing is ongoing and I would expect certification around the end of the year. FWIW, it is a far, far cleaner burning engine than the Babystroke will ever be meaning fewer emmissions controls.