the 4.6 has proved itself as a very stout reliable ford motor. im sure the newer ones have quite a bit more power than the old 2V's but saying that my dads 98 4.6 is somewhat of a dog..it has 166,000 problem free miles but without question when it comes to hauling my 300 6 hauls it alot better without any fuss

 

Did any one catch that 92 had over 300,000 miles? That comparison is over! And ive never drivin a small block that could handle a load like a 300.

 

I've owned two 300's and I'd take a 4.6L in a heart beat. My 300's were great engines but considering Ford's gearing strategy the engine was severely handcuffed.

 

Hmmm,,,Now is'nt there really 3 different 4.6 Engines,,,4.6 2-V Windsor, 4.6 2-V Romeo and the 4.6 3-V(Not sure if there are Windsor and Romeo 3-V engines),,From what I have read,,,pick-up trucks Got the Windsor Engine, Intake manifold pull air from the Drivers side,,,,,Mustangs got the Romeo Engines,,Intake manifold pulls air from the Passengers side, I have an 04' Explorer NBX, 4.6 (Romeo) Intake from pass side,,this is a Fast Rig,,,3:73's tranny has been OK, (5speed auto ??)But seems like the weak link,,Someone will know more about these different 4.6s !

 

There is also the 4.6, 4-cam, 4 valve per cylinder cobra engine. I have one in my 99 Saleen Cobra Speedser.

 

The e40d really killed the 300 if you had an auto I know what you mean I swaped out for a 5speed and put 3:55 gears in it I have twice the power. As long as you dont wanna win a race.

 

Now that sounds like a nice combo. I had 3.08's in mine and they did the engine no justice at all.

 

I have an 09' 4.6 (75k miles) that gets about 13-14 MPG all the time and its pretty much gutless, and I have a 10' 4.6 (30k miles) that gets 14-15MPG and runs soooo much better. The intake is completely different, so maybe its the newer style 4.6 even though its a 10' and not an 11'.

 

the engine that was in it only had about 90k on it.. that was my old truck...

 

Oh what happen to the original engine?

 

original 302 blew up at 222k miles.