View Poll Results: best torque engine
FORD 390
13
27.08%
FORD 351
4
8.33%
FORD 460
29
60.42%
FORD 302
2
4.17%
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Originally Posted by 77fordguy
but they are making the same power with better drivability and better gas mileage.
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For a truck, the lower the rpm for max torque the better, IMO.
It's nice to be able to idle up a steep logging road with rpm to spare if you need it. It can be dangerous if you try and downshift and lose all momentum; heavy loads, steep roads - sometimes granny isn't enough to get you started again. On a highway pass, it can mean the difference between lugging up in high gear at 55mph or having to downshift and be screaming along at 45mph.
I can usually judge the torque curve of an engine by going downhill with a load. It seems to hold best at the top of the curve. If the tops at a lower rpm, I have a lot more time to brake or downshift before redline. The 360 I had in my old F100 was great for this. I could go downhill faster with more control than with the 351 I have in the Bronco. On the F550 Power Stroke loaded with trailer to about 28K GVW on a 8% grade, it wants to hold at about 2800 to 3000 rpm with a redline of 3500. I wish it was a little lower than that. Once it shoots past 3000, there's not much holding power, and I have to move quick to get things slowed down. Not much fun when I've got corners, potholes and other vehicles to worry about.
If I used my pickup to get to work everyday and take the occasional trip, the 302 would be the engine I'd get. If I hauled firewood and towed the boat fishing every weekend, I'd be looking at the 300. But you can't beat a bigblock..
It's nice to be able to idle up a steep logging road with rpm to spare if you need it. It can be dangerous if you try and downshift and lose all momentum; heavy loads, steep roads - sometimes granny isn't enough to get you started again. On a highway pass, it can mean the difference between lugging up in high gear at 55mph or having to downshift and be screaming along at 45mph.
I can usually judge the torque curve of an engine by going downhill with a load. It seems to hold best at the top of the curve. If the tops at a lower rpm, I have a lot more time to brake or downshift before redline. The 360 I had in my old F100 was great for this. I could go downhill faster with more control than with the 351 I have in the Bronco. On the F550 Power Stroke loaded with trailer to about 28K GVW on a 8% grade, it wants to hold at about 2800 to 3000 rpm with a redline of 3500. I wish it was a little lower than that. Once it shoots past 3000, there's not much holding power, and I have to move quick to get things slowed down. Not much fun when I've got corners, potholes and other vehicles to worry about.
If I used my pickup to get to work everyday and take the occasional trip, the 302 would be the engine I'd get. If I hauled firewood and towed the boat fishing every weekend, I'd be looking at the 300. But you can't beat a bigblock..
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From: Newport News
Originally Posted by snow fighter
Basstardo, lol I would love to have your motor in my truck maybe someday right now I have to stay on gas.
My personal opinion the best Ford ever made Gas 300 I6 400 v8.
My personal opinion the best Ford ever made Gas 300 I6 400 v8.
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IMO I think the 300 makes the best consumer engine in the 150/250. for the person that is looking for best gas mileage and have the power there when they have to haul or tow occasionally. If they need more than that then I would say the 460 or PS Diesel would be the engine of choice.
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