3.9L Magnum/4.2 Essex/4.3L Vortec?
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3.9L Magnum/4.2 Essex/4.3L Vortec?
Which has the upper hand? I'm looking at the number here and so far this is the results with the 1997-1999 trucks:
Dodge 3.9L Magnum (Dakota): 170 hp/225 ft lbs-
Ford 4.2L Essex (F-150): 202-210 hp/252 ft lbs
Chevy 4.3L Vortec (Blazer/S10): 170-200 hp/245-260 ft lbs
Also noticed that Dodge discontinued their Magnum V6 and name a new 3.7L PowerTech V6 rated at 210 hp/235 ft lbs. Taking your Ford bias out of the view, what do you think is the better V6?
Personally, I like Chevy's bigger engine, but its just a hair bigger and Ford is already producing more ponies/torque. Dodge lost the ball with their puny 3.9L. Even lost more when they downsized to the 3.7L PowerTech () in the current Dakotas. Although I can't say much for Ford discontinuing the entire Essex plant line
Dodge 3.9L Magnum (Dakota): 170 hp/225 ft lbs-
Ford 4.2L Essex (F-150): 202-210 hp/252 ft lbs
Chevy 4.3L Vortec (Blazer/S10): 170-200 hp/245-260 ft lbs
Also noticed that Dodge discontinued their Magnum V6 and name a new 3.7L PowerTech V6 rated at 210 hp/235 ft lbs. Taking your Ford bias out of the view, what do you think is the better V6?
Personally, I like Chevy's bigger engine, but its just a hair bigger and Ford is already producing more ponies/torque. Dodge lost the ball with their puny 3.9L. Even lost more when they downsized to the 3.7L PowerTech () in the current Dakotas. Although I can't say much for Ford discontinuing the entire Essex plant line
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What do you think would win in a stock/stock 1/4 mile? I've never driven those other two engines, how do they feel on power/towing for light-duty trucks?
Other notes:
My friend just got a '95 Pontiac Firebird with a little 3.4L V6 and he wants to race and all thinking his car is fast but he is deathly afraid to open the hood and show me the engine and everytime I get a day off and offer him a free tank of gas if he wins, he still never goes. Hmm......
Other notes:
My friend just got a '95 Pontiac Firebird with a little 3.4L V6 and he wants to race and all thinking his car is fast but he is deathly afraid to open the hood and show me the engine and everytime I get a day off and offer him a free tank of gas if he wins, he still never goes. Hmm......
Last edited by Raptor05121; 02-10-2008 at 11:07 PM.
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Originally Posted by 4.2trimble
raptor my guess is that he will win! the wieght to power ration is in his favor! but take out the doubts race him!
What's with you guys and these Chevy engines? Is it really that great?
Last edited by Raptor05121; 02-10-2008 at 11:15 PM.
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
Other notes:
My friend just got a '95 Pontiac Firebird with a little 3.4L V6 and he wants to race and all thinking his car is fast but he is deathly afraid to open the hood and show me the engine and everytime I get a day off and offer him a free tank of gas if he wins, he still never goes. Hmm......
My friend just got a '95 Pontiac Firebird with a little 3.4L V6 and he wants to race and all thinking his car is fast but he is deathly afraid to open the hood and show me the engine and everytime I get a day off and offer him a free tank of gas if he wins, he still never goes. Hmm......
~3500 LB cars with gutless engines give you a chance. Just take the tranny out of OD and keep the 4.2L revs up.
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