V8 freestyle
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From: LaSalle monroe
V8 freestyle
After 200,000 miles it is time to replace my 94 explorer. I am considering a freestyle and I keep wondering if a V8 will ever be offered, anyone like to speculate.
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Drive the current Freestyle first, and don't be afraid to get into it; it's the only way you'll get any power out of it. The 150 horses in your '94 4.0 vs. the 203 in the 24-valve 3.0 in the Freestyle make a BIG difference. A V8 would fit, but it would be awfully tight. With gas prices where they are, I doubt you'll see one offered in the near future.
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Whatever happened to the 3.5 Duratec that we've been hearing about for the last couple of years. I thought that the Freetyle/500 would be the perfect vehicle for such a motor. I'm sure the 6 spd and CVT help get the most out of the 3.0, but I would think that once you start piling in the passenger, that a 3.0 is going to be working pretty hard to get the job done. It kinda bugs me that Ford will release all new vehicles and only offer average power compared to the rest of the market. I know that they could do it, I suppose fleet fuel economy has a lot to do with it.
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Originally Posted by AG4.0
Whatever happened to the 3.5 Duratec that we've been hearing about for the last couple of years. I thought that the Freetyle/500 would be the perfect vehicle for such a motor...It kinda bugs me that Ford will release all new vehicles and only offer average power compared to the rest of the market. I know that they could do it, I suppose fleet fuel economy has a lot to do with it.
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Makes sense, kinda like the 6.0. If introduced with an all new design, could have ruined Ford's Super Duty. It just seems disapointing though. Hopefully the new trannies hold up well. If so, I'd love to see the CVT work it's way into other vehicles like the Escape or Explorer.
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Thought you guys might be interested in this...
http://www.capa.com.au/news.htm
(look for the supercharged Territory...)
A supercharged V8 (5.4l) in a Ford Territory, which is very similar to the Freestyle, in fact the Freestyle was partly based on the Territory.
They reckon that a mid 12 1/4 mile time is feasable, in its current condition!!!
http://www.capa.com.au/news.htm
(look for the supercharged Territory...)
A supercharged V8 (5.4l) in a Ford Territory, which is very similar to the Freestyle, in fact the Freestyle was partly based on the Territory.
They reckon that a mid 12 1/4 mile time is feasable, in its current condition!!!
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You really dont want a V-8/CVT combination. This is basically a FWD setup adapted to AWD. Too much torque would be a disaster. I want reliability beyond the warranty, not the latest hi-tech setup and, frankly, dont trust Ford, GM or DC to do it right. The FWD Continental was never successful compared to the Town Car and Cadillac has come to the conclusion that RWD is the way to go with V-8 cars. Chyrsler at least never attempted it.
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The point of new engine/new design in the same year being bad is a great one. I didn't think of that but I agree. Ford did it with the mustang, in 94 they totally redesigned the style, body, frame/suspension for a more improved handling/style. Then 2 years later they introduced the modular 4.6L but with basically the same transmission/drivetrain. Evolution moves on and I think it's a great way to do it.