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Originally Posted by DMAX-HD
To put this thread back on track:
I had a 97 Ford f150 - sharp truck. That was a new body style year and they actually put the exaust before the rear wheel. That was a really great idea!
It had to be re-thought though. It turned out the the exhaust pitted the wheels. To Fords credit they took care of all the exhaust systems and usually all 4 wheels. I beleive that must have been a major expense on their part. But that was a good case of looking at the bigger picture and asking - 'Why do we do it this way.'
I had a 97 Ford f150 - sharp truck. That was a new body style year and they actually put the exaust before the rear wheel. That was a really great idea!
It had to be re-thought though. It turned out the the exhaust pitted the wheels. To Fords credit they took care of all the exhaust systems and usually all 4 wheels. I beleive that must have been a major expense on their part. But that was a good case of looking at the bigger picture and asking - 'Why do we do it this way.'
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Originally Posted by MW95F250
How did it pit the wheel? I thought it was changed because some state laws (NC, anyway) the exhaust must exit past the rear wheels.
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Originally Posted by BigF350
The 3 valve design is hardly technologically advanced.
Audi and VW have been using DOHC with 5V per cylinder for years.
Ford isn't hugely advanced in regards to technology, but they are far better than the "other 2", I mean pushrod V8's...
Audi and VW have been using DOHC with 5V per cylinder for years.
Ford isn't hugely advanced in regards to technology, but they are far better than the "other 2", I mean pushrod V8's...
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