I agree.....but why would Ford actually want to put out a gasser that can run for 200,000 + kms without any major overhauls. If they do that they won't be able to soak us for expensive engine parts.

 

Well Ford and all other car companies are bragging about durability, I think that describes the 300 in 10 letters, it just makes me mad that noone knows how good the 300 is. what ford could do, or should do is make the 300 a deisel, I mean a 300 is good for torque in the first place, if they ran a deisel set up, beef up the rods, and put a turbo on it, DAMN. but im sure it would be more complicated than that.

 

the 300 i have now has more power than my 302 did....and its in a 5spd so its just fun to.....maby if we bug ford about it enough they will make a new 300.

 

Argo is absolutely right! It makes little difference where the cam is located in the engine. I think maybe the misconception comes from the fact that ohc engines, which are mostly car engines, are not built for low rpm power.
I had a 79 Datsun 280zx (I-6 ohc) and that motor had an awesome amount of torque right off the line! I also did a head gasket on a Jaguar XK-something (like the Austin Powers car painted like the British flag) which had a double overhead cam I-6 with hemispherical combustion chambers. That car had more torque than anything I've ever driven.
So I think an single ohc would be an advantage for an I-6. You could have a crossflow head, canted valves, hemispherical combustion chamber and if it were designed for peak volumetric efficiency at a lower rpm you could have an excellent truck engine. Oh...and larger displacement, 300ci isn't enough!
Don't get me wrong, I love my I-6 in my F150. I just think that an ohc I-6 could be an excellent engine that will never happen! Just my opinion

 

make it any bigger and u might start to rival the cummins I-6

 

Guess I could live with an OHC, but I want that sucker gear driven like I saw on an inline OHC diesel in a photo in one of my big truck books.

 

(in the best Homer Simpson Voice) MMMMM, gear drive. (open mouthed drooling)

 

Yes I agree, Inline 6's are the best.

I do love a good V8, but down here in Australia, I can't be bothered paying the extra expense for fuel, maintanence & vehicle registration that hits you by the cylinder.
So a good six is the way to go, but all the manufacturers have gone V6, including my beloved GM.
But not Ford, they have stuck to a straight 6 and so that is what I purchased. And it is one of the best vehicles I have ever driven.

The six is 4.0L (about 245 c.i.), it has loads of power & torque, is smooth and sounds good. Here is an article on the engine http://www.autospeed.com.au/cms/A_1523/article.html this is not the turbo article.

And it is not in a Falcon.

Ford Australia have recently introduce its first locally manufactured SUV, and they use the local I6 engine, trans, diff, & new front suspension. It is called the Territory http://www.ford.com.au/newfordterritory/ and it is taking the local market by storm.

GM-H just released their new V6 with all the wiz bangs, but the local motor mags reckon the Ford I6 is a better motor.

The V6 motor was only introduce for cheapness of engine & vehicle production, they are not a nice motor & when they get old, thats when you start to feel all the vibration, noise & harshness.

Straight sixs rule.