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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The Pacifier
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From: Cloverdale, BC
I never got to drive a 390, so I picked 460. Gobs and gobs of torque that old truck of mine had.
And the old motorhome we had (90 Econoline, 27' Glendale Sterling) had the 460 as well. No problems passing uphill either.
And the old motorhome we had (90 Econoline, 27' Glendale Sterling) had the 460 as well. No problems passing uphill either.
Posting Guru
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From: South Dakota
I'm guessing that you are talking of small blocks, I'm thinking they are looking at up and coming NASCAR and other racing venues which will be allowing OHC motors. With an after market block and parts you would see small blocks going upwards of 12,000 to 14,000 rpms and still be in 'stock' bodied cars. Which is to bad as they will no longer have that wonderful V8 growl but sound like the whining, screaming Indy cars.
More Turbo
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From: Rodeo, Ca.
I think the 5.4s are torquey, & the 302s were torquey for their size. Have to remember these are smaller than the 390s, etc. but they still make good torque. The V10 is still only 415 cu. in. & they make big torque.
Post Fiend
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From: Running Springs CA
#1 more cubes = more torque, less cubes = less torque
#2 long stroke = more torque, short stroke = less torque
Jim
#2 long stroke = more torque, short stroke = less torque
Jim
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Fleet Owner
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From: Brentwood,CA
i found a diesel engine that will beat anything here i wonder what it would take to make this engine swap in my expy http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/
Post Fiend
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Originally Posted by ford390gashog
i found a diesel engine that will beat anything here i wonder what it would take to make this engine swap in my expy http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/
109K HP and 5.6 MILLION lbft of torque at 102 RPM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
would that be considered power down low ??!?!?!
And how long of a cool down idle do you think THAT heat sink needs
Last edited by jdadamsjr; Sep 9, 2004 at 11:14 AM.