Why did they stop?
Post Fiend
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From: Memphis, TN
Why did they stop?
Too difficult to make a 30-year-old cast-iron design meet EPA regs for CAFE & emissions standards. 
I feel your pain. I had always hoped they would make it distributorless, but the best they ever did was MAF in '96 (the last year).
I feel your pain. I had always hoped they would make it distributorless, but the best they ever did was MAF in '96 (the last year).
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Joined: May 2002
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From: Broken Arrow, OK
Why did they stop?
Kinda like the new GM I6 in the Trail Blazer. 270 hp from a little I6 with variable cam timing. They also have very good torque numbers (320 ft-lbs ???) on paper, but are a terd to drive.
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Why did they stop?
Its because of all those little sissy boys/girls that think they know what people want! They need MEN designing trucks.
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Posting Guru
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From: redding U.S.A.
Why did they stop?
yeah, its amazing how the numbers compare to the actual use of the engine... some times it just doesn't seem right.
Especially in those older model cobras....
Especially in those older model cobras....
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Coal Region
Why did they stop?
maybe its cuz people dont use trucks like they're supposed to and want more hp and the 300 was slow in respect to the 4.2s or it wouldnt fit they can out last most truck they were put in or its not what ford wanted as a baseline engine cuz its not some fancy mod motor or makes 200hp...ah o well, if ford makes a new inline they'll screw it up and make it a mod with a torque like the 4.2 cheby i6, about 3500 peak...
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: redding U.S.A.
Why did they stop?
V-12, 13 mains, 3mpg, as much torque as you could ever want!
I think that the only major thing that people don't like about the I6 is that its so slow on the road. It really isn't that bad as long as you keep it tuned up though.
I think that the only major thing that people don't like about the I6 is that its so slow on the road. It really isn't that bad as long as you keep it tuned up though.
Posting Guru
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From: Cloud USA
Why did they stop?
The 300 also cost much more to cast and Machine compared to V-8s. The cranks are very costy to manufacture. 7 mains and 6 rod journals compared to 5 mains and 4 rod journals of a V-8. I actually like my 300 for towing more than my 460 but the 460 flyes on the hwy.