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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 08:37 PM
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when is ford going to release a new I6

I've been reading up on engine stuff lately and I have to say that Chevy's Vortec 4200 4.2L engine is pretty awsome. I mean getting 275 lb-ft@3600 rpm and 270 hp@6000 rpm is pretty good for a 4.2L gas engine. The engine makes about 210 hp@3600 rpm. These numbers kick the crap out of Fords current 4.2L

I havent been a big fan of Chevy in the past but someone did something right with an engine like that.

On the other hand Chevy has announced the production of the first full sized pickup truck box made completely of plastic.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 05:23 AM
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The Supercrew bed is plastic...
 
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 08:52 AM
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The Supercrew bed is plastic...
The bed is NOT plastic. The bed and the interior sides of the bed are metal.

The rear outside quarter panels are a fiberglass composite, just like the 'Vette. This kind of technology has been used for years to reduce weight.
 
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