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Ford's 450HP 7.3L 'Godzilla' V8 | Inside Info & Spy Pics | Where's the Direct Injection?
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<blockquote data-quote="Tob" data-source="post: 16121858" data-attributes="member: 83412"><p>Major breakthrough considering the current political climate. Somebody at Ford deserves recognition for making this happen. If it's Brian, then a <em>huge</em> thanks. It was sad that Ford never developed the larger modular truck engines. They seemed happy to let them languish and slowly disappear. But a new pushrod engine in this day and age....just wow.</p><p></p><p>Overall dimensions are needed to fully evaluate swap potential. She's narrower for sure, but just how tall? And looking at that 6.6L GM engine you posted up above Travis, I see a lot in common. If that engine made it easier to argue for some of the features on the 7.3L Ford engine - that's great too.</p><p></p><p>Regarding no DI at this point, I'm all for it. Cost/complexity weighs heavily on any swap choice and this engine is no different. DI can no doubt bump power up but it also drags cost up quite a bit. I hope they stick with port fuel only for a few years and pump out as many as possible that way.</p><p></p><p>Can't say much that hasn't already been said but most impressive is the fact that this engine has been optimized to the hilt. It looks as if they simulated everything to produce an extremely robust package while minimizing unneeded mass. You hear this at every new powerplant introduction but I'm seeing it like never before. Thank God Wolfe is still at Ford.</p><p></p><p>The oiling system, specifically the pump, needs to be broken down and detailed. Given the intended application it would be fair to say that Ford has a very durable system in place but given height constraints, etc for swap applications it would really help to know what lurks beneath.</p><p></p><p>So...who will be the first to develop an intake manifold for this one? How about a carburetion (or port injected for those anti-neanderthals among us) ready package that includes manifold, ignition box that interfaces with the existing coils, etc? And how long before parts are mainstream? Five years? Ten years? Let's get this thing going Ford. Make a move that encourages everyone in the aftermarket to follow...</p><p></p><p>Travis, you've been all over this one for a long time now and have been way ahead of everyone else in the media. Kudos to you for your time and efforts here. This engine looks like one of the best pushrod motors Ford has produced - period. It has <strong>huge</strong> potential, both literally and figuratively. Congrats to everyone that made this one a reality.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tob, post: 16121858, member: 83412"] Major breakthrough considering the current political climate. Somebody at Ford deserves recognition for making this happen. If it's Brian, then a [i]huge[/i] thanks. It was sad that Ford never developed the larger modular truck engines. They seemed happy to let them languish and slowly disappear. But a new pushrod engine in this day and age....just wow. Overall dimensions are needed to fully evaluate swap potential. She's narrower for sure, but just how tall? And looking at that 6.6L GM engine you posted up above Travis, I see a lot in common. If that engine made it easier to argue for some of the features on the 7.3L Ford engine - that's great too. Regarding no DI at this point, I'm all for it. Cost/complexity weighs heavily on any swap choice and this engine is no different. DI can no doubt bump power up but it also drags cost up quite a bit. I hope they stick with port fuel only for a few years and pump out as many as possible that way. Can't say much that hasn't already been said but most impressive is the fact that this engine has been optimized to the hilt. It looks as if they simulated everything to produce an extremely robust package while minimizing unneeded mass. You hear this at every new powerplant introduction but I'm seeing it like never before. Thank God Wolfe is still at Ford. The oiling system, specifically the pump, needs to be broken down and detailed. Given the intended application it would be fair to say that Ford has a very durable system in place but given height constraints, etc for swap applications it would really help to know what lurks beneath. So...who will be the first to develop an intake manifold for this one? How about a carburetion (or port injected for those anti-neanderthals among us) ready package that includes manifold, ignition box that interfaces with the existing coils, etc? And how long before parts are mainstream? Five years? Ten years? Let's get this thing going Ford. Make a move that encourages everyone in the aftermarket to follow... Travis, you've been all over this one for a long time now and have been way ahead of everyone else in the media. Kudos to you for your time and efforts here. This engine looks like one of the best pushrod motors Ford has produced - period. It has [b]huge[/b] potential, both literally and figuratively. Congrats to everyone that made this one a reality. [/QUOTE]
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