5.4L MOD...My thoughts...
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What Ford needs to do with the F150 line;
1.) Add a new 6speed manual - something heavy duty but smaller than the ZF-6.
2.) Add a 5 speed auto
3.) Drop the 4.2L V6 and make the 4.6L V8 the base engine again - save cost.
4.) Drop the M5OD, 4R70, and 4R100.
The the manual /4.6L V8 combo you still have an econo rig. You can buy an auto if so desired, up it to 5.4L with auto or manual as well.
Auto gear ratios; Low 3.30:1..1st 2.10:1..2nd.. 1.60:1..3rd..1:1 ..OD .69:1 R..3.30:1
Manual ratios Low 5.79:1.. 1st 3.31:1.. 2nd 2.10:1.. 3rd 1.31:1.. 4th 1:1.. R 5.23:1
(Same as the ZF 6 - same pattern and all, only a smaller sized box.)
Both trans should have a 450lb input rating incase Ford ever decides to put a diesel in the F150. This would solve everything IMO.
1.) Add a new 6speed manual - something heavy duty but smaller than the ZF-6.
2.) Add a 5 speed auto
3.) Drop the 4.2L V6 and make the 4.6L V8 the base engine again - save cost.
4.) Drop the M5OD, 4R70, and 4R100.
The the manual /4.6L V8 combo you still have an econo rig. You can buy an auto if so desired, up it to 5.4L with auto or manual as well.
Auto gear ratios; Low 3.30:1..1st 2.10:1..2nd.. 1.60:1..3rd..1:1 ..OD .69:1 R..3.30:1
Manual ratios Low 5.79:1.. 1st 3.31:1.. 2nd 2.10:1.. 3rd 1.31:1.. 4th 1:1.. R 5.23:1
(Same as the ZF 6 - same pattern and all, only a smaller sized box.)
Both trans should have a 450lb input rating incase Ford ever decides to put a diesel in the F150. This would solve everything IMO.
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Those are great ideas...bit if it had a 5 speed auto, wouldn't 4th be 1:1 then?
I think we need to scrap that useless V6, and get back with the staright 6. I know it will never happen, but that 4.2L I6 they have over in Ausie land would fit nicely, I mean, it's in a Falcon. A six speed manual would work so well.
I think we need to scrap that useless V6, and get back with the staright 6. I know it will never happen, but that 4.2L I6 they have over in Ausie land would fit nicely, I mean, it's in a Falcon. A six speed manual would work so well.
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Originally Posted by ford390gashog
nick the 4v heads would be a no go. the navigator requires premium 91 octane with those heads. for ford to appeal to the normal buyer regular 87 octane was needed to do the job.
Just through in a knock sensor or 2 to retard the spark advance when required.
My 4V engine (with much higher comp ratio than the Nav.) runs on 91RON fine (close to your 87)
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