silvrsvt Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Well, it is just so damn easy to get everyones diaper in a bunch. Quiet fun really. So all your doing here is trolling then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 So all your doing here is trolling then? No more than everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford-150 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Nice comeback. Truly insightful to the argument at hand. i usually give him ASS awards for those comebacks but it looks like i spoil him with them so i have to be fair and start recognizing other people and their ASS worthy abilities so Vic why do you hate the 5.4L so much? P.S. don't try to make yourself look like an ass while answering it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 i usually give him ASS awards for those comebacks but it looks like i spoil him with them so i have to be fair and start recognizing other people and their ASS worthy abilities so Vic why do you hate the 5.4L so much? P.S. don't try to make yourself look like an ass while answering it Where did I say that I hate it? I think that a .8 liter bigger engine should have numbers that are somewhat better than a 4.6...no matter who makes it. And Ford thought the same, thus the new engines coming out...sometime...in the future...hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Hmm...that must be a result of throwing spark plugs out of the head. The competition doesn't do that...must be why their torque curves aren't as flat as the 5.4. You can't mention the spark plugs in the Tritons without also mentioning the piston slap issues that have plagued the Vortecs for years. It's not like Ford is the only company who has ever built a V8 that had problems once upon a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 You can't mention the spark plugs in the Tritons without also mentioning the piston slap issues that have plagued the Vortecs for years. It's not like Ford is the only company who has ever built a V8 that had problems once upon a time. Funny, when I google "Chevy X.X", nothing about piston slap comes up (not saying it does not happen), when I google "Ford 5.4", the first thing that comes up is, "Ford 5.4 Liter Triton V8 Engine Is A Lemon" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford-150 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Where did I say that I hate it? I think that a .8 liter bigger engine should have numbers that are somewhat better than a 4.6...no matter who makes it. And Ford thought the same, thus the new engines coming out...sometime...in the future...hopefully. you are always ripping on it. plus its almost identical to the way the GM engines for their 1500s are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Funny, when I google "Chevy X.X", nothing about piston slap comes up (not saying it does not happen), when I google "Ford 5.4", the first thing that comes up is, "Ford 5.4 Liter Triton V8 Engine Is A Lemon" Funny thing about Google. You need to actually use relevant search terms. Here you go: http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&...tec+piston+slap Over 1750 sites to browse through. Also, does the spark plug issue on the Tritons have its very own domain dedicated to the issue? http://www.pistonslap.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 IIRC, the 5.4L puts out 97 lb ft of torque more than the 4.6L @1750 rpm and 85 lb ft more @2000. I'd say that .8 Litre is justified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Also keep in mind that peak numbers are just marketing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Funny thing about Google. You need to actually use relevant search terms. Here you go: Also, does the spark plug issue on the Tritons have its very own domain dedicated to the issue? http://www.pistonslap.com/ Like a Knock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Where did I say that I hate it? I think that a .8 liter bigger engine should have numbers that are somewhat better than a 4.6...no matter who makes it. And Ford thought the same, thus the new engines coming out...sometime...in the future...hopefully. forged crank and additional bearings...tough engine...and as for the plugs being blown out that has been history longer than fords panther platform.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 .I really cannot - we are very happy that Ford includes us in these high level events - automakers like GM scoff at blogs like us - so I will not jeopardize our position. let's just confirm a widely expected fact: No BOSS and no Diesel at launch - as expected - and Ford would not say when they will come. embargo is over on 1/13/08 Igor hey, just looked at my watch.....date reads 1/14/08...spit it out igor...if not at least give us a thumbs up on styling.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 hey, just looked at my watch.....date reads 1/14/08...spit it out igor...if not at least give us a thumbs up on styling.... :D Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 :D Igor ok...thats it...Santas not real, theres no such thing as the Easter bunny, and don't get me started on the toothfairy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 forged crank and additional bearings...tough engine...and as for the plugs being blown out that has been history longer than fords panther platform.... pwned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White99GT Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 The 4v in the Navigator had less power than the 3v does. No it didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White99GT Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 you just answered your question the Aussie 4v 5.4l are finished there IIRC and are simply NOT truck engines rather a hi-po car engine. Igor They are just a 1 point compression drop and long runner intake manifold away from being a good 350 - 360 horsepower truck engine. The newest Aussie 5.4 is making 405 horsepower with very mild cams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White99GT Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I just think it is lame that a unloaded pickup with a 5.4 liter V8 can't do a brake stand. Weak engine. Sounds like a lie to me. See sig., the 4.6L in the 2001 will have no trouble leaving a cloud of vaporized rubber thick enough to kill all the cockroaches in your house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Sounds like a lie to me. See sig., the 4.6L in the 2001 will have no trouble leaving a cloud of vaporized rubber thick enough to kill all the cockroaches in your house. Then it's the shitty tranny. Or the ugly blue thing on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Then it's the shitty tranny. Or the ugly blue thing on the front. thats right...its PINK on the panthers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford-150 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Then it's the shitty tranny. Or the ugly blue thing on the front. or maybe its just you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 thats right...its PINK on the panthers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 1 carryover - 2 new engines MPG ratings will go up by 1mpg in all three engines. 6 speed optional across the line - standard higher up. Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White99GT Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Then it's the shitty tranny. Or the ugly blue thing on the front. My truck has the shitty 4R70W auto and yet will still do burnouts big enough to impress most rednecks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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