caseyhollema Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 http://windsorstar.com/business/local-business/ford-pledges-600m-investment-in-windsor-plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) http://windsorstar.com/business/local-business/ford-pledges-600m-investment-in-windsor-plants Well, automakers did convince the EPA larger displacements would equal lower emissions recently. The Boss series engine is well-known to top 7.0 if need to be. Probably for MD trucks but just dreaming of a 7.0 Mustang, Raptor GT, Falcon or all the above.... Edited November 7, 2016 by Fgts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Let the speculation begin..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 The union guy said it was going to go in the F150. HIGHLY UNLIKELY ! This likely going to be an "all new" engine. I am betting it will be a SOHC and NOT direct injected. Past engines used deep skirt blocks. More recent engine have not. Probably just gray iron block with aluminum heads. What will be interesting is if there will be a larger version for the F650/750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 The union guy said it was going to go in the F150. HIGHLY UNLIKELY ! Maybe he meant the Super Duty? That would make more sense. Also wouldn't a 7L engine be better for CNG applications also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 The union guy said it was going to go in the F150. HIGHLY UNLIKELY ! Yeah, if it's just there to replace the V10, that doesn't seem likely, but they might be considering adding it to other models and lines just for the volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I'm thinking miss-quotes or typo. I can certainly see a 7.0L Boss derivative replacing the V-10 for medium trucks, but certainly not the F-150. And global? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Given the rising CAFE limits on F150, it's highly unlikely that a large capacity engine will be added, I can see it going into Super Duty trucks and heavy duty vans, maybe medium duty trucks too. What Ford really needs to do is make the 5.0 more fuel efficient, perhaps cylinder de-activation? and if that is the case then perhaps a larger Atmo V8 using the same technology has a place in Ford's larger trucks and SUVs. I'm surprised that Ford did not announce either a V6 or V8 diesel for the Wndsor plants, that would make a whole lot more sense than a large gas V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 The union guy said it was going to go in the F150. HIGHLY UNLIKELY ! This likely going to be an "all new" engine. I am betting it will be a SOHC and NOT direct injected. Past engines used deep skirt blocks. More recent engine have not. Probably just gray iron block with aluminum heads. What will be interesting is if there will be a larger version for the F650/750. Curious as to why you think this will be a new engine and not based on the 6.2L 'Boss'. Not doubting, just wondering. And, wasn't there to be a smaller 'Boss' on the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGolden Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 REmember this article? http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2015/11/09/plant-details-behind-fords-9-billion-spending-spree/75467028/ Claiming Romeo was getting a new superduty engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 REmember this article? http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2015/11/09/plant-details-behind-fords-9-billion-spending-spree/75467028/ Claiming Romeo was getting a new superduty engine. Yes, that was supposed to be a smaller 'Boss', something like a 5.8L. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Yes, that was supposed to be a smaller 'Boss', something like a 5.8L. And wha happens was the 6.2's power and was upgraded instead. the 7.0 is probably different enough to warrant its own engine line, perhaps bore, stroke and deck height have been optimized for MD use. Edited November 8, 2016 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) As long as a few 7.0L's fall off the production line and end up under the hood of a Mustang or two...... Edited November 8, 2016 by twintornados 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddysystem Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Maybe they just want to put a 427 badge back on a muscle car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Curious as to why you think this will be a new engine and not based on the 6.2L 'Boss'. Not doubting, just wondering. And, wasn't there to be a smaller 'Boss' on the way? A lot of time and several major new engines have been released and lessons learned since the original "Boss" went into production. Look at the new 3.5L EcoBoost in the F150. It is pretty much all new. If there is going to be a BIG variant of this engine (>8.0L) then I think it will need bigger bores and bigger pistons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edselford Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I would think that Ford would either upgrade the 6.2 into a 7.0 liter with a 104.75mm bore and 101.6mm stroke and stay at the 5.4/5.8 deck height of 256mm. This would give them .4035" between the bores which is plenty with grey iron. A good Bore to Stroke ratio and probably about a 1.70 Rod to stroke ratio. If they are thinking of a totally new design, say a CGI designed V8, similar to the 2.7 Ecoboost, with CGI block and innovative lower aluminum pan and aluminum heads, that would also be great! On a F450 F550, it would be great to be able to run on 4 cylinders at idle because many commercial applications have very large idle times with low loads. It looks like direct injection on gasoline engines does have significant drawbacks in unregulated emissions which will eventually be regulated. Ford going to a dual fuel system, like Toyota, Mercedes probably will go for exhaust particulate traps. Im really glad to see the mid range truck assembly come back to the US from Mexico! I go back to the early 1970's at ford. Remember the 351M? Edselford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) I thought that the 6.2 Boss' deck height was 9.41", a little low for a 4" stroke and long enough rods for a heavy truck application. Perhaps a bigger bore and dedicated Siamese block, 4.125" x 3.75" stroke would give a nice compact 7.0 with similar deck height. Edited November 8, 2016 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron W. Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Let the speculation begin..... Two 3.5s bolted together for the new retro V12 Zephyr. Hot rod Lincoln lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Two 3.5s bolted together for the new retro V12 Zephyr. Hot rod Lincoln lol EcoBoost. 750 HP, 950 ft-lbs of torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edselford Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 To jpd80, Please check your math because a 4.125" bore with a 3.75" stroke gives you 400.92 cubic inches. My thought is that Ford would try to mimimize investment by making use of all of what they already have, ie a 5.4/5.8 V8 and 6.8 V10 block tooling and line equipment that manufactures blocks that have a 256mm deck height. (10.078") You would not want a 7.0 liter V8 with a 9.41" deck height for a heavy duty application like the F450/750. Rod to stroke ratio would be around 1.54. edselford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 To jpd80, Please check your math because a 4.125" bore with a 3.75" stroke gives you 400.92 cubic inches. My thought is that Ford would try to mimimize investment by making use of all of what they already have, ie a 5.4/5.8 V8 and 6.8 V10 block tooling and line equipment that manufactures blocks that have a 256mm deck height. (10.078") You would not want a 7.0 liter V8 with a 9.41" deck height for a heavy duty application like the F450/750. Rod to stroke ratio would be around 1.54. edselford So Edsel. Help this old boy out. What is the definition of rod to stroke? I'm assuming the throws of the crankshaft figure in this? And to relate to the old days and what was a great truck engine, what would the rod to stroke ratio be on those old Super Duty V-8's (401, 477, 534) Back before the NH -250 Cummins (or Maxidyne) became the fleet diesel of choice the 220 Cummins was a "big dog" and I can recall many a driver who drove a 534 Ford brag about "trimming the ass off a 220". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) To jpd80, Please check your math because a 4.125" bore with a 3.75" stroke gives you 400.92 cubic inches. My mistake, I meant 4.25" bore, the extra 1 got in there and I didn't pick it up. You're probably right on the taller deck height, perhaps the design is so stretched that it barely resembles the smaller 6.2. That being the case, perhaps all dimensions get properly expanded to give the kind of engine necessary, a bit like the old Super Duty 401 / 477 / 534 engine series. Big heavy low revving thumpers that got the job done, ideal as a CNG engine. Edited November 9, 2016 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I could see an engine based on a tall deck 6.2L. There are rumors GM is working on a tall deck LS for commercial trucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Could Ford use the 6.7 diesel block bored out to create a large gas MD engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Could Ford use the 6.7 diesel block bored out to create a large gas MD engine? I think such an engine would be needlessly heavy and expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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