Farewell Crown Vic
12-03-2007, 12:00 AM
#31
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by GonneVille
Originally Posted by ChilinMichael
As far as comparing a 4.6 to a 3800, either way, whoever does it, is wrong to do so in my opinion. Why don't we compare a Lamborghini V10 to a Fiat motor while we're at it? Get my drift....?
Think volumetric efficiency here.
The pushrod n/a 3.8 makes 54hp per liter.
The hi-po CV 4.6 makes 54hp per liter.
The L67 makes 63hp per liter.
I'd say the 3.8 holds up pretty damn well against the technical wonder that is the 4.6.
I'm still waiting for an INTELLIGENT reply...
How about the DOHC 4.6? 300hp, 4.6 liters, that works out to:
65hp per liter, more than your glorious L67, yet its N/A
Lets take a look at the supercharged 4.6 shall we? 390 horsepower, 4.6 liters....
That works out to:
85hp per liter...
12-03-2007, 12:02 AM
#32
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Granville, Ohio ~NEBF '07 Survivor~
Posts: 5,001
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Farewell Crown Vic
Originally Posted by DrCheeto
[Also, a "Stone Age" engine? You're kidding right? The 3800 has to be the biggest "stone age" engine still on the market... Designed in the 60'*, still using pushrods... 
(not to mention i've never heard of a 4.8 )
(not to mention i've never heard of a 4.8 )
12-03-2007, 12:02 AM
#33
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,816
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Farewell Crown Vic
Originally Posted by DrCheeto
Also, The comment about the transmission is untrue... the 4R70w , is regarded as one of the best RWD overdrive units on the market. It had some flaws in the early years, but now is known for its responsive shifting and reliability. (Research it, the word "bulletproof" is used quite a bit)
12-03-2007, 12:03 AM
#34
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Farewell Crown Vic
Originally Posted by GonneVille
Originally Posted by DrCheeto
Also, The comment about the transmission is untrue... the 4R70w , is regarded as one of the best RWD overdrive units on the market. It had some flaws in the early years, but now is known for its responsive shifting and reliability. (Research it, the word "bulletproof" is used quite a bit)
12-03-2007, 12:03 AM
#35
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,816
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by DrCheeto
Originally Posted by GonneVille
Originally Posted by ChilinMichael
As far as comparing a 4.6 to a 3800, either way, whoever does it, is wrong to do so in my opinion. Why don't we compare a Lamborghini V10 to a Fiat motor while we're at it? Get my drift....?
Think volumetric efficiency here.
The pushrod n/a 3.8 makes 54hp per liter.
The hi-po CV 4.6 makes 54hp per liter.
The L67 makes 63hp per liter.
I'd say the 3.8 holds up pretty damn well against the technical wonder that is the 4.6.
I'm still waiting for an INTELLIGENT reply...
How about the DOHC 4.6? 300hp, 4.6 liters, that works out to:
65hp per liter, more than your glorious L67, yet its N/A
Lets take a look at the supercharged 4.6 shall we? 390 horsepower, 4.6 liters....
That works out to:
85hp per liter...
12-03-2007, 12:04 AM
#36
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by GonneVille
Originally Posted by DrCheeto
Originally Posted by GonneVille
Originally Posted by ChilinMichael
As far as comparing a 4.6 to a 3800, either way, whoever does it, is wrong to do so in my opinion. Why don't we compare a Lamborghini V10 to a Fiat motor while we're at it? Get my drift....?
Think volumetric efficiency here.
The pushrod n/a 3.8 makes 54hp per liter.
The hi-po CV 4.6 makes 54hp per liter.
The L67 makes 63hp per liter.
I'd say the 3.8 holds up pretty damn well against the technical wonder that is the 4.6.
I'm still waiting for an INTELLIGENT reply...
How about the DOHC 4.6? 300hp, 4.6 liters, that works out to:
65hp per liter, more than your glorious L67, yet its N/A
Lets take a look at the supercharged 4.6 shall we? 390 horsepower, 4.6 liters....
That works out to:
85hp per liter...
12-03-2007, 12:05 AM
#37
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Farewell Crown Vic
Originally Posted by petraman
Originally Posted by DrCheeto
[Also, a "Stone Age" engine? You're kidding right? The 3800 has to be the biggest "stone age" engine still on the market... Designed in the 60'*, still using pushrods... (not to mention i've never heard of a 4.8 )
(not to mention i've never heard of a 4.8 )ROFL, Referring to my signature?
Yea Yea... Ford Chose Elmers Glue...
12-03-2007, 12:07 AM
#40
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by GonneVille
Sorry, DC, I ws editting while you were posting...
No hard feelings, eh?