my cousin wants to race me (4.2) 99 v6 ford against his sisters 94 chevy v6 will i win or lose i dont want to play him cause i know my truck is slow what do u think?

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Dan,

Leave this site.

 

Dan,
Don't risk it. Get a Mustang and blow everyone away!

 

I couldn't resist-

I thought your truck was "Bad ***". Are you worried about spanking a shivvie V-6?

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'98 4.6 5-sp F-150
We've come for your Tundra.

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Dan, I drive a 97 chevy everyday at work, it has the 4.3. I have absolutely no doubt that if I put it against my F-150 my truck would beat it easily. Remember, these are trucks, and not race cars.

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Michael
99f150@pickupman.com
mkrieger@mailcity.com
99 F-150 XLT Supercab, 4x2, Bright Red/Harvest Gold, 4.2L, Automatic, 3.55LS, 255/70R16 Goodyears, Captains Chairs, Keyless Entry, CD Changer, Tow Package

Accessories: SuperChip, Donnelly Compass Mirror, Lariat Wheelwell Moldings and Bumper Cap, Ford Splash Guards, Bug Shield, Bed Mat, WeatherTech Deflectors, Mobil1 Synthetic Oil

Modifications: Painted Tailgate Handle, A/C on/off switch

 

dantheman123,

There is only one way to find out. Race him. As long as her truck is also a fullsize you should make out ok.

Regards

Jean Marc Chartier


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00 F-150 XLT SC Flairside 4x4 4.6 w/5spd
Warn XD9000i, skid plates, Draw tite class III,
Rancho RSX Reflex shocks,
SmittyBilt Nerfs, Borla Cat Back
Modified Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
To Be installed;
Superchips

 

I have a V-6, too. Better have a chip in yours.

I remember playing with a loser chevy work truck in the mountains west of Roswell. Both V-6s, and I could barely catch him up hills (but I did!)

After the chip, no doubt you'll have more low end torque. The Ford transmission is what makes the truck slow, though. Darn them. Chevy has a better tranmission that lets the truck use the whole rev limit (and their engines are designed to crank out torque all the way through--my ex-fiancess Blazer surprised me with its quickness.)

You'll have a hard time beating a chevy V-6 with your truck, and that's mainly because of the differences in the way the trannys work. Your Ford has more power and torque.

Mike

 

Unfortunately, the Chevy will probably spank you. Ford is renowned for making lethargic V6's. The current Cougar, the V6 Mustang, etc. (Actually, the 2000 V6 Mustang is a little better). The fact that your peak horsepower and torque figures may be higher than the chevy's don't mean too much. You have to take into account area under the power and torque curves, as well as traction, driver ability, drivetrain power loss, etc. Chances are good you wouldn't win that race, but hey, grab a helmet, take it to the track, and find out.

 

One thing to keep in mind when going up against the 4.3, It is a 5.7L with 2 less cylinders, same bore, stroke, bore centers,etc.
Just like taking 2 cylinders off a 351 and reconfiguring the firing order, good torge for a little engine.

They are a very common engine these days on the mini-truck racing circuits. don't take 'em lightly.

 

I don't know the gear ratios, but at work we had fords chevies and dodges, all with the v6. The ford was easily the fastest. the pre 97 fords had the 300 6cly. it was slower but you could definately tell that it would outpull everything else. You will win if you race him assuming you know how to drive, and the gear ratios are pretty close.

 

4.2 vrs. 4.3, in like equipt. vehicles, I'll put my money on the 4.3. Any Takers?

 

My money is on the 4.2!!

 

4.3=DOG! I know I test drove one.

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'97 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2V6, 5spd, Superchipped, K&N Air Filter, Lund Deflector, Dash Mat, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.

 

HOTRATZ,
I'LL take the bet. That 4.2l is better all around and revs to the moon. 4.3 is a dog unless you have one of those little blazers then you probably have some competition for the 4.2.

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1999 F-150 4X4 Super cab lariat, 5.4, 3.73 gears,deepwedgewood blue,
and all the options, build date 3/1/99

 

Ok Thor, you go find a little Explorer with a
4.2 in it and I'll go find a little Blazer with a 4.3 in it or a F150 and Silverado and you got a race buddy! Loser buys the beer.



[This message has been edited by hotratz (edited 12-09-1999).]