New Ford 5.0L Revealed
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The new fusion hybrid has better MPG ratings than hybrids from both Honda and Toyota...
I think they are doing a decent job at staying ahead or at least on the curve as far as increasing mileage in their vehicles. People who are buying trucks and mustang's don't want gas sippers, they want performance. At the same time you can still buy V6 versions of both...I know my dad gets better mileage in the 5.4 than he did in the 4.6 though.
IIRC the F150 was still one of the top selling vehicles last year? I might be wrong...
All in all I think Ford knows what they are doing, somewhat. They are far better off than GM or Chrylser right now, which isn't saying much as it sounds like GM still might be going belly up by March 31st even with their bailout money.
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Very.............interesting.
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall
Torque is how far you take the wall with you -
StangerBanger96;256730 wrote:
The new fusion hybrid has better MPG ratings than hybrids from both Honda and Toyota...I think they are doing a decent job at staying ahead or at least on the curve as far as increasing mileage in their vehicles. People who are buying trucks and mustang's don't want gas sippers, they want performance. At the same time you can still buy V6 versions of both...I know my dad gets better mileage in the 5.4 than he did in the 4.6 though.
IIRC the F150 was still one of the top selling vehicles last year? I might be wrong...
All in all I think Ford knows what they are doing, somewhat. They are far better off than GM or Chrylser right now, which isn't saying much as it sounds like GM still might be going belly up by March 31st even with their bailout money.
Too bad they can't make a car thats what the consumer wants. That goes for more American companies. Sure they have great gas mileage now, 20 years later, but the cars are still so damn horrible. Seriously, a Focus? I'd rather drive a 92 civic than a brand new focus...not to mention the Civic will be worth more as soon as that Focus drives off the lot..
Anyway, back to the motor...is this one going to crack in half again?
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DelSlow;256773 wrote:
i am. I make 60K+ a year. They shoot me emails when they get the chance asking for my thoughts.no wonder their broke
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StangerBanger96;256730 wrote:
The new fusion hybrid has better MPG ratings than hybrids from both Honda and Toyota...According to EPA, however real world driving by car and driver suggests that they are about on par with each other, which makes sense since Ford uses a Toyota designed EV system.
I'm not ripping the Fusion just pointing out that real world and EPA don't always jive.
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Slowica;256743 wrote:
was working on an old 5.0 yesterday. can't believe how small the throttle bodies are on those things.On the non HO motors the TB is very small. The HO motors are a little bit bigger though.
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall
Torque is how far you take the wall with you -
A four valve mod motor that's not in a cobra and makes 400 ponies awesome. As far as wanting a Ford well the F150 sales speak volumes for what people want, the F250 and F350 are also selling well despite the diesel's reputation. I want a Fusion and did everyone forget Matt's wife's car?
http://fargostreet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15151&highlight=wife
Everyone seemed to like that one. What motors cracking in half are you referring to?
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DelSlow;256773 wrote:
i am. I make 60K+ a year. They shoot me emails when they get the chance asking for my thoughts.
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PSiedTSi;256801 wrote:
The "5.0"That was the old pushrod 5.0. They have fixed cracking block issues for awhile now...the stock block in the 4.6's are supposed to be good to 800-1000HP I've heard.
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StangerBanger96;256803 wrote:
That was the old pushrod 5.0. They have fixed cracking block issues for awhile now...the stock block in the 4.6's are supposed to be good to 800-1000HP I've heard.Oh I am well aware. Just had to get a negative comment in there about it being a 5.0 again
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Cool.....
My 5.0 is still in one piece....so far
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My 5.0 is still in one piece as well.
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall
Torque is how far you take the wall with you
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