Who is making big power?

[8WOOD]

I like my v6.

 

[Raptor1988]

I would also like to know what is so special about thd ford gt engine. Research has led me to believe it is the same engine used in the raptors but how is it getting over 30% more power outta the factory? Maybe bigger turbos or higher boost?

 

[8WOOD]

I'm pretty sure it has some different internals... When the Ford tune comes out, I'll think we will really see what the HO ecoboost can reliably do without blowing up. HINT it won't be very much more maybe 40-50 HP and 80LBS.

 

[Gargamel]

I wonder what makes the 3.5 ecoboost in the Ford GT so much more reliable than the Raptor? The GT is making 600 hp stock and as far as i know they arent having engine problems?

I think it might be because there are so few out in the wild. One that made it didn't fare so well

 

[1BAD454SS]

He Didn't drill the weep hole

 

[Bhollier]

I would also like to know what is so special about thd ford gt engine. Research has led me to believe it is the same engine used in the raptors but how is it getting over 30% more power outta the factory? Maybe bigger turbos or higher boost?

It carries the same block and a few other small parts. The rest of the power plant setup is optimized for power.

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I think it might be because there are so few out in the wild. One that made it didn't fare so well

Over heating in these types of exotics is common when not giving the power plant proper air flow. City driving kills these cars since they are not tuned for stop and go traffic and long idle times. I am sure you can research how many Ferrari’s, Lamborghini’s, and McLarens have had this same issue.

You will typically find when they go catch fire it can most likely be caused by some idiot sitting in traffic over revving the engine and the excess heat in the engine compartment ignites fumes or the lubrication system fails due to the fluids flashing off. The cars require air flow as the were designed for speed not sitting still.

 

[jaz13]

I would also like to know what is so special about thd ford gt engine. Research has led me to believe it is the same engine used in the raptors but how is it getting over 30% more power outta the factory? Maybe bigger turbos or higher boost?

GT engine isn't designed to reach 250k miles and can push more power without worrying about reliability. Also has bigger turbos.

 

[Booth9999]

Well, that escalated quickly.

Not to further the arguing and banter ruining another thread on this forum, but the replacement (mathematically) for displacement is RPM. Sport bikes make hundreds of horsepower per liter.

So, anyone making big power? What have you done and what did you gain? One dude listed what he had done and what he thought he was making. Anyone get any dyno tuning instead of a canned tune?

I keep reading people who claim to make a lot of power, but nothing specific. Which trucks have blown up? What caused it? Bad rods/crank/piston? Not enough fuel system? Limit of the block? Oil starvation? Anything more than hearsay?

Let’s get back on track, this is an interesting topic let’s keep it going and see some numbers.

 

[Truckzor]

You will typically find when they go catch fire it can most likely be caused by some idiot sitting in traffic over revving the engine and the excess heat in the engine compartment ignites fumes or the lubrication system fails due to the fluids flashing off. The cars require air flow as the were designed for speed not sitting still.

Yep there's a few videos on youtube of exotics catching fire while being over revved in city traffic.

 

[FordraptorHero]

Bro, your so salty