2005 Single cab short-bed with V-10 6.8L engine.
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From: hatboro-pa
Originally Posted by Tuff4rd
Sorry for the stupid Q but that is a Diesel V10 motor right? If so that would be way killer
A 9sec F150 diesel awesome..
A 9sec F150 diesel awesome..
How bout matching that V10 with a 6 speed tranny
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Well the good thing is the new body style F150 has a strong enough frame to hold the 6.8 without splitting the frame rails apart.
I'd just be worried about the size and the room in the engine bay you have. Sounds like it's time to take some very exact measurements. After looking at the 250 and our engine bay yesterday, I think it'd fit but it's going to be EXTREMELY tight and like he said the fans will have to go in front of the radiator.
I'm assuming you'll be doing a rebuild on the 6.8, right? By this I mean stroke the engine, etc...
The only thing I'd be worried about would be weight of the 6.8. By this I mean could you get a similiar power to weight ratio with a Whipple 5.4 vs. a TT 6.8. Yes I know the TT would put out more then a Whipple 5.4, but would it be enough to make up for the extra weight of the TT 6.8.
Another thing would be overall weight, of the truck with a TT 6.8. You'd need to calculate out how much you'd be throwing the weight distribution off towards the front with a heavier engine/trans combon. Unless you'll just be hauling **** in a straight line.
Duke
I'd just be worried about the size and the room in the engine bay you have. Sounds like it's time to take some very exact measurements. After looking at the 250 and our engine bay yesterday, I think it'd fit but it's going to be EXTREMELY tight and like he said the fans will have to go in front of the radiator.
I'm assuming you'll be doing a rebuild on the 6.8, right? By this I mean stroke the engine, etc...
The only thing I'd be worried about would be weight of the 6.8. By this I mean could you get a similiar power to weight ratio with a Whipple 5.4 vs. a TT 6.8. Yes I know the TT would put out more then a Whipple 5.4, but would it be enough to make up for the extra weight of the TT 6.8.
Another thing would be overall weight, of the truck with a TT 6.8. You'd need to calculate out how much you'd be throwing the weight distribution off towards the front with a heavier engine/trans combon. Unless you'll just be hauling **** in a straight line.
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Originally Posted by F150 Duke
Well the good thing is the new body style F150 has a strong enough frame to hold the 6.8 without splitting the frame rails apart.
I'd just be worried about the size and the room in the engine bay you have. Sounds like it's time to take some very exact measurements. After looking at the 250 and our engine bay yesterday, I think it'd fit but it's going to be EXTREMELY tight and like he said the fans will have to go in front of the radiator.
I'm assuming you'll be doing a rebuild on the 6.8, right? By this I mean stroke the engine, etc...
The only thing I'd be worried about would be weight of the 6.8. By this I mean could you get a similiar power to weight ratio with a Whipple 5.4 vs. a TT 6.8. Yes I know the TT would put out more then a Whipple 5.4, but would it be enough to make up for the extra weight of the TT 6.8.
Another thing would be overall weight, of the truck with a TT 6.8. You'd need to calculate out how much you'd be throwing the weight distribution off towards the front with a heavier engine/trans combon. Unless you'll just be hauling **** in a straight line.
Duke
I'd just be worried about the size and the room in the engine bay you have. Sounds like it's time to take some very exact measurements. After looking at the 250 and our engine bay yesterday, I think it'd fit but it's going to be EXTREMELY tight and like he said the fans will have to go in front of the radiator.
I'm assuming you'll be doing a rebuild on the 6.8, right? By this I mean stroke the engine, etc...
The only thing I'd be worried about would be weight of the 6.8. By this I mean could you get a similiar power to weight ratio with a Whipple 5.4 vs. a TT 6.8. Yes I know the TT would put out more then a Whipple 5.4, but would it be enough to make up for the extra weight of the TT 6.8.
Another thing would be overall weight, of the truck with a TT 6.8. You'd need to calculate out how much you'd be throwing the weight distribution off towards the front with a heavier engine/trans combon. Unless you'll just be hauling **** in a straight line.
Duke
What do you mean "stroke the engine" ???
With a twin turbo making more than 1000RWHP, the extra weight of the engine won't be a problem. Also we can take a lot of weight removing a lot of acessories, truck will be a race truck not a daily driver.
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Originally Posted by patshea098
so seriously.....what do you do for a living....
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From: henderson, north carolina
would anyone buy a used 5.4l from my truck or is this a waste of time? swapping this one out and with the little money made.. put it into this one?
i truely hate the power of my truck now..
i shouldnt have to spend 3k on bolt ons to compare with stock hemi's and titans...
i truely hate the power of my truck now..
i shouldnt have to spend 3k on bolt ons to compare with stock hemi's and titans...
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From: In a van down by the river
Originally Posted by rafa26
Installing electric fans, room won't be a problem.
What do you mean "stroke the engine" ???
With a twin turbo making more than 1000RWHP, the extra weight of the engine won't be a problem. Also we can take a lot of weight removing a lot of acessories, truck will be a race truck not a daily driver.
What do you mean "stroke the engine" ???
With a twin turbo making more than 1000RWHP, the extra weight of the engine won't be a problem. Also we can take a lot of weight removing a lot of acessories, truck will be a race truck not a daily driver.
Stroking an engine serves many purposes. It's a weight reduction, but more imporantly gives you more displacement which equals more power. However, you'll also sacrifice durability or life of the engine. When done correctly though it isn't a big risk on durability or life of the engine. You should really look at the work "Neal" has done on this site with several engine builds.
Another risk some give on stroker motors is oil consumption, but that is actually not related to stroking a motor. The location of the wrist pin to the bottom/oil ring is what makes the difference on oil consumption.
Clear as mud I hope,
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Originally Posted by F150 Duke
Well since you'll be racing, on this engine you'll want a big bore short stroke which was great for racing (RPM).
Stroking an engine serves many purposes. It's a weight reduction, but more imporantly gives you more displacement which equals more power. However, you'll also sacrifice durability or life of the engine. When done correctly though it isn't a big risk on durability or life of the engine. You should really look at the work "Neal" has done on this site with several engine builds.
Another risk some give on stroker motors is oil consumption, but that is actually not related to stroking a motor. The location of the wrist pin to the bottom/oil ring is what makes the difference on oil consumption.
Clear as mud I hope,
Duke
Stroking an engine serves many purposes. It's a weight reduction, but more imporantly gives you more displacement which equals more power. However, you'll also sacrifice durability or life of the engine. When done correctly though it isn't a big risk on durability or life of the engine. You should really look at the work "Neal" has done on this site with several engine builds.
Another risk some give on stroker motors is oil consumption, but that is actually not related to stroking a motor. The location of the wrist pin to the bottom/oil ring is what makes the difference on oil consumption.
Clear as mud I hope,
Duke
Stroking any of those engines V-8 or V-10 it's not a good idea. Just do a search here and you will see many engine Gurus saying bad things about stroking those engines.
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why not swap in a diesel and make 1200 ftlbs.? those v10's are boat ancors that get 8 mpg, don't know why ford ever made them when the diesel is the way better choice in a superduty. as far as weight not being a problem, i think he meant it will lead to ill handling, but if you just wanna go straight all the power to you.
i'll believe it when i see it.
i'll believe it when i see it.
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Originally Posted by Riken
why not swap in a diesel and make 1200 ftlbs.? those v10's are boat ancors that get 8 mpg, don't know why ford ever made them when the diesel is the way better choice in a superduty. as far as weight not being a problem, i think he meant it will lead to ill handling, but if you just wanna go straight all the power to you.
i'll believe it when i see it.
i'll believe it when i see it.
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From: Wylie, TX
Originally Posted by torturekilla
only reason i ask is cause i wanna take up the sport of drag racing long time dream i have...... i wanna do something........ bored of working all the fing time..
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Articl...ArticleID=2693
Or $9,999 or less for something more all purpose and sexy. Either way you have a 9 sec ride.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Articl...ArticleID=2773