Don't tell the Gen. 1 guys I'm over here.....

[Dustan]

I guess, but where does all this power get used in real life. The whole philosophy of the twin turbo small displacement engine movement was to improve gas mileage but also match the power of bigger gas guzzler engine’s. So when you compare a big displacement engine that has a supercharger or turbo added aftermarket it should have more horsepower. I do agree that 600 horsepower is probably maxed out for a gen 2.

 

[Truckasaurus]

Fair point. Both trucks have more power than suspension capability when stock. So, in real life, neither one of them needs any added power off road. Not everyone's truck is stock, though

With respect to real world fuel economy, I believe the Gen 2 advantage (when stock) comes primarily from being 500 lbs lighter and having 4 more gears. Turbo motors burn a LOT of fuel when on boost.

 

[MFNG]

@FordTechOne

Fair point. Both trucks have more power than suspension capability when stock. So, in real life, neither one of them needs any added power off road. Not everyone's truck is stock, though

With respect to real world fuel economy, I believe the Gen 2 advantage (when stock) comes primarily from being 500 lbs lighter and having 4 more gears. Turbo motors burn a LOT of fuel when on boost.

Settled science then?

 

[Scott D Robinson]

Why on Earth would you want a Gen2 ? "There is no replacement for displaceement !" Buck Up find a Gen1

 

[NASSTY]

If sound is your #1 criteria get a Gen1 if not get a Gen2.

 

[Dustan]

We haven’t even started to get into a torque argument. Horsepower is great but I think torque puts the smile on your face.

 

[realjones88]

It does. But it also has a different block, crank, rods, pistons, heads, cams, turbos, oiling system, etc.

Do you have an actual source for this claim? Numerous articles out there stating it uses the same block and heads. I know you don't like things like facts, but you've been spewing a lot of drivel with nothing to back it up.

https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/03/ford-gt-engine-shares-
“When you look at the block, when you look at the heads, 70 percent of the engine is that 3.5-liter.” [Dave Pericak, head of Ford Performance division]

"The foundation of the RYRE 3.5L EcoBoost race engine starts with a production aluminum engine block and aluminum cylinder heads sourced directly from Ford’s Cleveland Engine Plant"
http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/news/1505-ford-ecoboost-twin-turbo-v6-exclusive-look

"The engine shares many components with the F-150's 3.5 L V6 engine including the cylinder heads, block and dual fuel system."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT#Powertrain

 

[911 Crazy]

Moderators, can you change the thread title to "Get out your tape measure. Who's got the biggest d*#k???"

 

[Truckasaurus]

We haven’t even started to get into a torque argument. Horsepower is great but I think torque puts the smile on your face.

That's actually the best part of driving a supercharged Gen 1. Instant throttle response and tons of torque.

It is fun running it to redline, though. Unlike the Gen 2 the power doesn't fall off up top.

 

[Truckasaurus]