I know...either the 4.6L or the 5.4L right? Well, what I mean is, what makes it a "Triton?" Why isn't the 4.2L a Triton? Why is it even a Triton at all, instead of just a plain ol' 4.6L V8? Thanks.

-AR

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- 2001 F-150 XLT 4X4 Off-Road, S/C, FS, Black
- 4.6L Triton V8 (20 H.P. Increase)
- 5 Speed / 3:55 Reg. Axle
- Keyless
- Premium Audio CD
- Mods.
- K&N Cold Air mod.
- Flowmaster 40 (Stock Setup with 3 1/2" Gibson Tip)
- Bugshield
- Bedliner
- Ventshades

 

The way it was explained to me was that the 4.6 and 5.4 are overhead cam engines and the 4.2l is pushrod. I don't know much about engines maybe there is more to it than that.

 

I know quite abit about engines so, let me take a stab at it.

A Triton is a positively charged particle consisting of a proton and two nuetrons, equivalent to the nucleus of an atom of tritium.

Hope this helps.

 

Didn't the "Tennessee Tritons" go to the superbowl last year?

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Stock Stuff:
Y2K SCab 4X4, Chesnut Metallic, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Skid Plates, Factory AM/FM/CD, 40/60 Split Bench, Sliding Rear Window, Towing Package and Keyless Entry.

Extras so far:
305/70X16 GY Wrangler ATS, American Eagle Series 146 chrome wheels, K&N filter, Blaupunkt Houston CD player and PCxt573 speakers, Catch-All floor mats, tinted windows to match factory rear glass, Bull Ring retractable tie-downs, www.f150online.com sticker below center brake light. University of Georgia hitch cover "GO DAWGS!"

Future plans (the good stuff):
Airbox/FIPK mod, stainless cat-back exaust, spray in liner (or Herculiner haven't decided), nerf bars, hood and window deflectors.

Pictures:
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...3401&a=8556922

 

Hahaha...very phunny. Well, at least I know what tritium is, and I know it has a half life of 12.5 years.

-AR

 

I copied this from a website: More powerful than their predecessors, the Triton 5.4L and 6.8L are the only OHC 8 and 10 cylinder engines in their class. 95% of their pulling power is available at 2,000 rpm for low rpm/high torque muscle. With fail-safe cooling, the engine automatically beings a sequence of cross-bank, alternate-cylinder firings designed to help protect againgst damage due to coolant loss. And both Triton engines can travel 100,000 miles without a first scheduled tune-up.

 

Its just a name like chevy vortec.

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98 f150 4.6 auto 4x4 supercab-short box/bright red & black/6 disk cd changer/ dynomax cat back/k&n fipk/super chip/lund taillight covers/clear corner lens/factory fog lamps/pace edwards box cover/ultra wheels/LT265-75-16 BFG/ westin nerf bars/steel horse billit grill & bumper insert/reflex shocks/bosch plat. plus 4/accel wires/auto start/left hand grab handle/skidoo summit 700 high mark/FORD DEALERSHIP

 

Actually, TRITON is the name of the baby polar bear at the Roger Williams Zoo in Providence. The name was a compilation of the parents, Trixie and Norton (of the honey mooners). It is very fitting since Triton was also a greek god of the sea. Hey! maybe these engines should be in boats!

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On order:
01' F150 SC SPORT 4X4 FLARESIDE
*Black
*4.6
*"MANual" shift 4x4
*Limited slip
*Captains chairs
*Factory tube steps
(liked the look vs. aftermarket)
*Slider

 

Just a name for the truck engine. Probably to differeciate between the car and truck engines.

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97 F-150 S/C 4x4 ORP XLT 4.6 K&N , Flowmaster w/dual tailpipes, Bosch+4 plugs,Ford 9mm wires,Superchip.Patriot fiberglass toneau cover, Westin chrome step bars. Rear seat lift 4".
Kenwood 4011 stereo, USAcoustics 2150 amp, Profile electronic 3 way crossover, 2 10" IDQ DVC's, and Polk Dx7 5x7/6x8 3 ways in the front doors.

FUTURE PERFORMANCE MODS:
4.10 gears, Edlebrock shocks, Magnacharger, Airaid, and slotted rotors.

OTHER FUTURE MODS:
Ram Air hood w/functional ram air, suspension lift, 17" polished wheels, 35" tires, and sunroof.

 

ps398 hit the nail on the head.

 

Agents Skully and Moulder tell me that the Triton is actually from outer space! Well, since I was more than just a little skeptical, they sent me here: http://www.solarviews.com/eng/triton.htm
I'll be damned, I'll never doubt them again.

 

I really enjoyed all the explanations for what a triton engine is but the truth is this: When a triton engine overheats, half of the cylinders shut down automatically and help cooling the other cylinders. This way you can still drive your truck to the nearest shop or whatever. If the engine gets even hotter then all the cylinders will shut down. This is a safety feature to prevent engine damage caused by overheating. I hope this helped.

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2000 Supercab XLT 2WD 5.4L 3.55LS White w. grey interior, spray-in AND plastic bedliner, hitch
Jeff Emig Special Edition
Picture of my truck

 

Besides being a name for the engine-- I think
it is the name for one of the moons of Jupiter (or one of the planets).

 

Are not the 4.6 engines Modular engines? That originated from race engines? Due to there ability to be rebuilt very easily and quickly?

The 5.4 IS A 4.6 only with a longer stroke!

Triton is just a name that sounds POWERFUL!

All companies try and give a catchy powerful name to an engine they are trying to draw attention to. Funny, you give an engine a name like Hurcules and give it a loud exhaust tone and that automatically gives about 100 mental Horsepower!

ITS A SELLING POINT!

Ever notice how most the names have "Z", "V","X", or "R" in them?

Kawasaki ZX11-R
YAMAHA YZ 250
Exxon XCL-12?? What the hell is that? No one knows, but people buy it becuase "ITS GOTTA BE GOOD, ITS GOT XCL-12"..ooooohhhh!

V-TEC: sounds better than valve technology.

Z-TEC: Thats a good one?

Cobra -R?? R for Race?

Corvette Z6??

Camaro Z28: whats a Z28?

You get the point? Its a manly attraction feature....Its an illusion!

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Rand

98 Ford Expedition 4X4 XLT
5.4, 3.73s, 17" wheels,
Homemade 3" "COLD" Air-Box
mod, SuperChip, Amsoil
everywhere but tranny, Perma-
Cool combo 6 pass trans/oil
cooler (FQR 5.4 @ 50K)

 

I remember reading on this website that Triton was the name adopted for the three modular engines. The 4.5, 5.4, and the 6.8, hence the tri in TRITON. And like the others said it just sounds tuff. Tritons have a distinct sound also, to me they do anyway.

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2000 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 ORP 5.4liter V8, Towing Package, Rear Slider, Remote keyless Entry,3.55 LS, Black Exterior, Medium Graphite interior, manual shift 4x4. Current mods Gooseneck hitch,Ford Custom Molded Splash Guards, Muth Signal Mirrors, SUPERCHIPS Performance Chip, and Y pipe with duals.