Anyone hear about the new series of "Hurricane" V8 engines Ford is developing? They are supposed to be very powerful, and will replace the current line up of engines that Ford makes, including the V-10. Just looking for more info. Here is what I have seen so far.

http://www.detnews.com/2004/autosin.../b01-165355.htm

 

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Got another route, bigdmizer?

Of course it could be on my end...

 

I've read Ford is developing 11 new engines and transmissions. From my understanding the top priority is to replace the 5.4l. I figure Ford wants to hand Dodge it's own *** on a silver "hurricane" platter.

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http://www.detnews.com/2004/autosins...b01-165355.htm

in case the link doesnt work, heres the text:

Responding to the auto industry�s escalating horsepower wars � including Chrysler�s popular Hemi engine � Ford Motor Co. is developing a larger, more powerful V-8 engine for its top-selling F-150 pickup line.

The engine�s 6.2-liter displacement will dwarf Ford�s biggest V-8 offering � the 300-hp 5.4-liter Triton V-8 � as well as rivals from Chevrolet, Nissan and Dodge, including the 5.7-liter 340-hp Hemi.

Ford declined to comment on the project, but suppliers are already bidding to provide components for the engine, according to documents obtained by The Detroit News.

Ford has not decided where to build the engine known internally as Hurricane.

Despite rising gasoline prices, the Hurricane project is �somewhat overdue,� Global Insight market analyst John Wolkonowicz said.

�In trucks, it�s all about bragging rights,� Wolkonowicz said.

The full-size truck market has become a major battleground for Detroit automakers, with Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge and GMC facing new competition from formidable Toyota Motor Co.p. and Nissan Motor Co. entries.

Demand for the 345-horsepower Hemi has soared since DaimlerChrysler AG�s Chrysler Group revived the legendary engine two years ago.

More than 60 percent of all Dodge Durango sport utility vehicles are now sold with a Hemi engine, and Chrysler is now using it on large, rear-wheel drive passenger cars.

The Hurricane project is another sign Ford is back on solid financial ground. Analysts say the project was probably delayed when the automaker posted losses of $6.4 billion over 2001 and 2002.

Helped by steep cost reductions and lower operating costs, Ford is on track to earn pre-tax profits of $7 billion by mid-decade.

�Now that things are looking up a little bit, they�re starting to prioritize some of those things that got put on the back burner before,� Wolkonowicz said.

The Hurricane project comes as Ford is rolling out 11 new engines and transmissions to bolster its powertrain lineup.

Ford dealers are eager to sell a more powerful engine. Like the Triton V-8, the new engine will feature advanced technology to limit harmful emisions.

�Anytime they can claim (class-leading) horsepower, torque and green� at the same time, hello! Where do I sign up?� said Bob Krause, inventory manager and sales consultant at Roy O�Brien Ford in St. Clair Shores.

 

HMMMN, the 05 V10s are getting the 3 valve heads. 355 hp and 465 (?) lb/ft

Better #'s than the 8.1L GM V8

 

455 is the advertised output.

See FTE's homepage for the scoop.

 

Thanks for the correction. Pretty sure it beats the 8.1L

 

That Hemi has been so popular that the accessory engines they had originally been offering for sale to the aftermarket, including carbeurated models, are back ordered to the next century. GM makes a ton selling crate motors, in various models and hp ratings. Ford does too but to a much smaller amount. Go to a local Nascar race and you'll see 99 Chebbies, and 1 Taurus (which is obsolete next year with the 500 coming out) so the aftermarket engine wars are huge. Chrysler is getting heat from folks wanting to buy a 5.7 Hemi crate motor. Being a Mopar fan I can understand all those early 70's Dusters wanting a new Hemi, even though it's only 6 cubic inches larger internally. Try to find a 426 or even a 392 Hemi nowadays, you could buy a small country for what they go for. Ken