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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Any LS1 F-Body has the upper hand for sure, although I would never put money on the two cars brought up by the OP. Its just way to close. A slight variable in favor of either car could sway the outcome. The 2010 is a mid 13 second car, you guys know what the LS1 does, so its a good race no doubt. It still urks me that GM developed a car back in 1998 that still has the edge against Ford's 2010 S197.
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It still urks me that GM developed a car back in 1998 that still has the edge against Ford's 2010 S197.
Well atleast we can lay that to rest with the 2011 S197.
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Well atleast we can lay that to rest with the 2011 S197.
Thank God.

Has that been confirmed?
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Originally Posted by Stone629
Thank God.

Has that been confirmed?
Not officially, that would deflate '10 sales.

With that said, I'd beat alot of money on the fact that we will see a 5.0L and 3.7L in the '11 Lineup and say goodbye to the 4.6L and 4.0L.
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You're exactly right, I just left here and read an article about Ford keeping it under wraps since the 2010 was just released. I should've known that, lol! Personally, I'll be glad to say goodbye to the 4.6. I get tired of having to run 4.10s and rev the hell out of it to make power/acclerate. Hopefully, this new power plant will make some massive low end torque.
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Originally Posted by Stone629
You're exactly right, I just left here and read an article about Ford keeping it under wraps since the 2010 was just released. I should've known that, lol! Personally, I'll be glad to say goodbye to the 4.6. I get tired of having to run 4.10s and rev the hell out of it to make power/acclerate. Hopefully, this new power plant will make some massive low end torque.
Looks like you'll have to buy yourself yet another new vehicle.
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...yeah I don't think the new DOHC motor is going to have lots of low end power. Probably more than the outgoing 3V, but its still going to be a motor that likes to rev.
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Originally Posted by 83gtragtop
Looks like you'll have to buy yourself yet another new vehicle.
Wheww, I don't think my budget can take anymore new cars, lol! I think I'll be better off paying this one off and getting a blower.

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...yeah I don't think the new DOHC motor is going to have lots of low end power. Probably more than the outgoing 3V, but its still going to be a motor that likes to rev.
You're probably right. Maybe between the slightly larger displacement and "hopefully" some decent cams will bring that power band down to a lower RPM.
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Originally Posted by 83gtragtop
Not officially, that would deflate '10 sales.

With that said, I'd beat alot of money on the fact that we will see a 5.0L and 3.7L in the '11 Lineup and say goodbye to the 4.6L and 4.0L.
Is the 3.7 an enlarged DOHC 3.5? What kind of power are they expecting?

5.0 DOHC? 400HP?

The SOHC 6.2 going into the F-150 would be a sweet Mach 1 motor. Some larger displacement options would be welcomed.



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