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  1. I wonder if the CP4 pump failure rate has something to do with that? That's the only issue Ive heard of in those trucks.
  2. I dig the Burger King logo, it looks retro. The GM logo looks like an icon for a social media app. Not a fan.
  3. Funeral for a Ford was one of their best if not the best.
  4. So, has anyone heard how the 6.7 Power Stroke diesel is doing or perhaps have any first hand experience? I'm curious to see how the first 10 model years has gone by. I've heard some of the pre MY 2015 trucks had turbo issues at the 150,000 mile mark but other than that I've heard nothing but good. Same for the new 7.3 gas. I've heard there are some having plug wire issues but it sounds like a sub par quality product from the supplier. Any word?
  5. 1952 L-160. I would feel bad about removing the stock SD-240 engine but it was replaced in the late 1960's by a BD-264. I think the 7.3 would be an excellent engine choice to swap.
  6. Uncle Tony's Garage gave his opinion on this engine and I agree with him that if Ford were smart they would be cranking them out as fast as they can, crating up the ones they don't put in Super Duty, and selling them for engine swaps. Id love to put one of these in my International truck project but I have a feeling they are going to be a pain to find. Does anybody know if Ford has any intentions for a crate engine version of this?
  7. Shouldn't this be in the Lincoln Discussion forum? ? I never understood street racing when there are tracks for racing. Why put other peoples lives at risk when its not necessary?
  8. I went train watching in SE Wyoming this weekend and saw my first new Ranger. It was a Lightning Blue extended cab and still had in-transit tags. Nice truck, I think once they get stock out here in the western states they shouldn't have any trouble selling in decent quantities, at least out here.
  9. Anyone else think the new Chevy mediums look like a Ford medium from the 80s but with a Bow Tie? Anyway, hopefully Ford watches this closely and steps up where they need too. We know the gas engine is on the way, hopefully they keep thinking of things to improve on as time goes on and competition catches or passes them.
  10. I wonder if the price difference between Ford and Ram will disappear when Ram starts building their trucks in the US. I think Ram building their trucks in Mexico gave them a price advantage over the competition which they obviously passed on to the consumer. I do find it funny that Ford sells nearly as many trucks as Ram does even at a higher price. Ive said this elsewhere but everybody that I know of that switched to Ram during the 6.0 and 6.4 debacle have switched back and are happy with their purchase. If the price advantage Ram has is lessened or eliminated, combined with the new 10 speed transmission and 7.3 gasser, I think Ford could be the most competitive of the lot.
  11. Sorry to hijack the thread...Ive considered many different options from sticking with whats in there to the 7.8 Brazil Ford diesels just for the Ford emblem on the valve covers, a DTA360, a VT275, 391, and of course the 300 inline 6. V8 fit is an issue as the truck is definitely designed for an inline 6. I prefer a manual and was leaning towards an Eaton 7 speed if I go diesel so I don't need to worry about destroying a transmission when I start adding power in the future. Thanks for the input.
  12. I would be interested in dimensions and bellhousing. I'm looking for engine options for a 1952 International L-160 project truck I'm working on and want to see if this sucker would fit. Tired of seeing the same s**t at car shows. I think the bro car culture is ruining the car culture in general. Any way, hopefully form fits function with this engine and its ready to work when Ford brings it out.
  13. I don't understand why Ford is catching so much crap for having a bad year. We were all told BY FORD last year at this time that 2018 was going to be a lean year at Ford as they get ready to remove old product and replace it with new. Some people will do anything for click bait or sell news articles.
  14. What are they? I find that interesting that there are so many. Not too long ago I was helping my friend put an Lsx in his GTO (Australian). I was standing there jokingly pointing out how the deep skirt casting made it look very Ford-like while he was working away. I could tell he was getting pissed especially after I called it a Y Block so I left. Apparently the GM faithful don't see or acknowledge the similarities. Other things I noticed that night; there are even GM faithful that are getting sick of Ls swaps (my friends dad), they don't say Chevrolet its always Chevy, they always compare the SBC 350 with a Windsor 302 instead of a 351, and as news to me the Ford 9" rear sucks...
  15. Why? Compare the trucks they used. The GM was a short bed, short wheelbase truck, it weighed less and had a different rear axle ratio than the Ford and the RAM.
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