Ford Says Its New 7.3-Liter V8 Can Fit In The F-150, Mustang

[jabroni619]

Agree - the ecoboost people are really putting up a fight since they know they made a bad buying decision. I am happy we will be able to get the 7.3!

Let us know when you buy your Super Duty.

 

[kid icarus]

On vacation in Costa Rica and was talking to a Canadian Ford dealer he told me the 7.3 is going in the 2020 Raptor. He seemed pretty confident and answered the question without hesitation. Guess we will see, makes since though as that’s how they moved from the 5.4 to the 6.2. I’d be stoked to see it get the 5.0, I have a 18’ Platinum that I have a Whipple on and it puts 625 down at the tires. It absolutley will dust my 17’ Raptor and gets better fuel mileage. At any rate here’s hoping for the 7.3, that would be the big dog especially supercharged!

The Raptor 3.5 ecoboost run will be like the mustang II. This is so funny to watch

 

[df4801]

On vacation in Costa Rica and was talking to a Canadian Ford dealer he told me the 7.3 is going in the 2020 Raptor. He seemed pretty confident and answered the question without hesitation. Guess we will see, makes since though as that’s how they moved from the 5.4 to the 6.2. I’d be stoked to see it get the 5.0, I have a 18’ Platinum that I have a Whipple on and it puts 625 down at the tires. It absolutley will dust my 17’ Raptor and gets better fuel mileage. At any rate here’s hoping for the 7.3, that would be the big dog especially supercharged!

 

[jabroni619]

On vacation in Costa Rica and was talking to a Canadian Ford dealer he told me the 7.3 is going in the 2020 Raptor. He seemed pretty confident and answered the question without hesitation. Guess we will see, makes since though as that’s how they moved from the 5.4 to the 6.2. I’d be stoked to see it get the 5.0, I have a 18’ Platinum that I have a Whipple on and it puts 625 down at the tires. It absolutley will dust my 17’ Raptor and gets better fuel mileage. At any rate here’s hoping for the 7.3, that would be the big dog especially supercharged!

Ford Dealer? I see the V8 crowd is desperate enough to believe a source they know is typically less knowledgeable than most youtube bloggers.

 

[df4801]

If the Canadian Ford dealer said it's true, then it must be true!

I heard that Ford tells the Canadian dealers stuff at least a year before the American dealers.

 

[df4801]

I still can't believe that this thread got to 12 pages on a topic that's never even going to happen. Only on FRF!

 

[uxojerry]

Im a Gen1 owner and v8 guy but I hope and pray that Ford doesn't do a Raptor v8. I think more likely, you'll see an F250 Raptor type truck on the market soon. The interesting part of this scenario is the bore spacing on the pushrod v8. If it is 5", this engine will sell. If it is 4.5" like the 6.2l not so much. Ford did not spend much $$ on R&D as it should have an aluminum block like most GM v8s. I think they will see how it does in the market and come up with an aluminum model in year 2-3. If they stick with it awhile, you could see a big after-market explosion, if the bore spacing is 5" or better. I would love to see a ford 7.3l crate motor and transmission package like gm sells.

 

[marmot99]

Ford Dealer? I see the V8 crowd is desperate enough to believe a source they know is typically less knowledgeable than most youtube bloggers.

Agree, may not know what he’s talking about or just eager to stir up business. Obviously he didn’t present me with a letter from corporate but he told me corporate told him the new 7.3 will obtain better foul economy than the outgoing 6.2 and will make its way into the Raptor first and the upper trim levels of the F150 eventually. I like my ecoboost raptor but I’ve got to tell you for $11k my Patinum will walk my Raptor and makes 2mpg better while towing. I had a 14’ Raptor and loved it, I like the 17’ overall better but miss the V8 sounds. It will be interesting to see what happens.

 

[marmot99]

I still can't believe that this thread got to 12 pages on a topic that's never even going to happen. Only on FRF!

I think it’s fun to share intel although mine may not end up panning out its interesting to hear what the car dealers are hearing. I’d be shocked if Ford doesn’t put a V8 back in the Raptor since supposedly Ram is going to drop a hellcat motor in the Rebel. Anyhoo only time will tell.

 

[Truckzor]

Im a Gen1 owner and v8 guy but I hope and pray that Ford doesn't do a Raptor v8. I think more likely, you'll see an F250 Raptor type truck on the market soon. The interesting part of this scenario is the bore spacing on the pushrod v8. If it is 5", this engine will sell. If it is 4.5" like the 6.2l not so much. Ford did not spend much $$ on R&D as it should have an aluminum block like most GM v8s. I think they will see how it does in the market and come up with an aluminum model in year 2-3. If they stick with it awhile, you could see a big after-market explosion, if the bore spacing is 5" or better. I would love to see a ford 7.3l crate motor and transmission package like gm sells.

I don't remember which article it was in but Ford did confirm this engine is longer than the 6.2 due to larger bore spacing. All signs currently point to this 7.3 being a monster. With the forged, 8 bolt crank, the pistons, rings, and heat/friction coatings, all of which mean the 7.3 is set up for boost straight from the factory... can't wait until these start hitting the street. And, yes, I am also hopeful that there will be more aftermarket support. I'm currently putting feelers out to custom crank builders for a billet stroker for my 6.2. Would sure be nice to be able to use off the shelf parts.