V6 and I6
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Just to clarify. The Traiblazer's engine is an I5.
I'll take a speling test later.
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Well they arent called S-10's, Colorado or something like that. A friend of mine(yes unfortunately I have friends like this) that just bought one. When you open up the hood all you see is a huge plastic piece, you cant see the motor whatsoever.
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Originally Posted by biggieou
Its a shame, but if you honestly look at the newer 1/2 tons, they really arent made to work like they used to be...
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Originally Posted by 1956MarkII
Really? Have you looked at a 2004 F-150? Everything about this truck- frame, brakes, springs, suspension- is bigger, heavier, stronger than any F-150 in history. It can tow as much as a 250. It has the biggest cargo box of any Ford. So what is it about the truck that's not "made to work like they used to be?"
I do agree, the current F150 is the strongest yet.
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I remember watching 270 inch GMC I6's smoke Chev and Ford V8's on short tracks. The 6's put out a bunch of torgue and could pull away coming out of the corners.
Speaking of inlines, they were pulling 1200 HP from from little I4 Offenhausers before new rules finally finished a GREAT engine.
Dono
Speaking of inlines, they were pulling 1200 HP from from little I4 Offenhausers before new rules finally finished a GREAT engine.
Dono
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No manual transmission, too much plastic, 18inch wheels are you kidding me? Too plush. Yeah it has big brakes and springs, because it needs it, its too darn heavy for a 1/2 ton, and not enough power. Ford used to put 460 torque monsters in the 1/2 tons, now the biggest engine we can get is a 330cid???? Ford has really become lax when it comes to the 1/2 truck market and I fear sooner or later its gonna bite em in the butt. Chevy, Dodge, Toyota, and now Nissan are offering stiff competition. When I look at the new F-150's I do not see a work truck. JMHO
Last edited by biggieou; May 11, 2004 at 05:23 PM.
