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Posted by SIC70STANG (Member # 4347) on :
 
Man I have to give it up to GM on the 3.8L. These engines kick ass. Why does fords v6 of the time suck?

So with that said which engine is the best ever made?
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
Ford 302 and the Porsche 3.2L Turbo [Eek!] [Eek!]
 
Posted by 707notchback jaejae (Member # 7958) on :
 
rb26dett/2jzgte/5.0 coyote motor/ford 302/lol hard to pick one
 
Posted by sneakyfox90 (Member # 9379) on :
 
is the question best motor ever made ever? or best ford or chevy motor?

[Big Grin]
 
Posted by SIC70STANG (Member # 4347) on :
 
i would say

1. chevy LS engins
2. ford 5.0 H.O
3 GM 3.8L
4. 4.0 JEEP
5. HONDA B18? HAHAH gotta give it props
 
Posted by SIC70STANG (Member # 4347) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
is the question best motor ever made ever? or best ford or chevy motor?

[Big Grin]
ever i guess. i dont know much about euro or jap crap so its under my radar lol
 
Posted by 707cOkEwHiTe707 (Member # 10763) on :
 
Ford 428!
 
Posted by sneakyfox90 (Member # 9379) on :
 
the forged roller 5.0 motor definaltey belongs somwher on that list,

i think the orgi 289 that came in the 65 mustangs
were pretty much bullet proof.

diesels are impressive nowadays.. u got people in huge lifted trucks running with sports cars in the 1/4..

and the 426 hemi?

[ August 17, 2011, 08:28 PM: Message edited by: sneakyfox90 ]
 
Posted by 95gtdrop (Member # 7478) on :
 
ford 427
ford 302
ford dohc 4.6
Ford for The Motha Fuckin Win
 
Posted by Adam5.0 (Member # 6995) on :
 
As in Best do you mean power or reliability?

for power, the old pushrod motors fall low on the list in terms of hp per cubic inch. DOHC rape OVH engines
 
Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :
 
Probably the LS motor.
 
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on :
 
Ford has had many good v6's 2.8 3.0 4.0 4.2..... And the new one in the mustang is impressive for a v6 and in the f150 they have the ecco boost v6.... Don't forget the legendary inline 4.9 300.

I'm a big fan of the 460 too I have had several and they are bulletproof
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
Id have to go with the Chevy 4.8. I see so many of these early 2000 silverado/suburbans/tahoes come into work with almost 300k miles and they still run like a champ. If I were to pick something else.. the chevy LS and ford 302s
 
Posted by wichoms4 (Member # 10900) on :
 
LS9 FTW!!!!!
 
Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :
 
LS1 bruh [Embarrassed]
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=048961#000001
 
Posted by NCALSVT (Member # 3205) on :
 
Yamaha SHO 3.0
 
Posted by forced331 (Member # 1270) on :
 
My top three:

Ford 302HO
Toyota inline 6 2JZ
Gm LS
 
Posted by 98 ROUSH (Member # 10309) on :
 
4.6L bruh!!!
 
Posted by SWEET03GT (Member # 10283) on :
 
1. new 5.0
2. 2jz inline 6
3. dohc 4.6
4. 1600 cc vw
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
A990 426 HEMI 1964/65
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
I think all around engines Would be the Jeep 4.0, Toyota r22 and Ford straight six 4.0. To think about mostly any straight engine has been good. And now diesel engines are another beast
 
Posted by SIC70STANG (Member # 4347) on :
 
i dont think fords new 5.0 can be on this list. it has not been around long enough. i mean maybe when people are racing on 170k mile blocks ill be impressed.
 
Posted by cali95gt (Member # 8940) on :
 
LS7 gameover..
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
honestly and I know we ALL HATE to admit it but if this was a magazine question or just a general question the answer is the small block chevy.

350.
 
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by cali95gt:
LS7 gameover..
fail harder with that.. 427sohc ford.. made more hp in 64.. [patriot]

427 sohc
426 hemi
428 cj
302 boss

[ August 18, 2011, 01:37 AM: Message edited by: warhorse58gt ]
 
Posted by hilltim54 (Member # 10655) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
honestly and I know we ALL HATE to admit it but if this was a magazine question or just a general question the answer is the small block chevy.

350.
+1! You can look at the majority of hotrods, the are powered by a small block Chevy..
 
Posted by Catfish (Member # 9529) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 707notchback jaejae:
rb26dett/2jzgte/5.0 coyote motor/ford 302/lol hard to pick one
To be honest, those 2JZ's are capable of 1000RWHP without touching the bottom end. Thats remarkable and some serious quality control, even the NA 2JZ's make well beyond 650RWHP without being touched.

Next in line, I'd have to hand it to LSX's & 302's. The 302 can be beat on and they just don't quit, the engines more often then not outlive the car!

The LSX's like any other pushrod engine, without more cam's make good power on their own out the box.
 
Posted by wichoms4 (Member # 10900) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by warhorse58gt:
quote:
Originally posted by cali95gt:
LS7 gameover..
fail harder with that.. 427sohc ford.. made more hp in 64.. [patriot]

427 sohc
426 hemi
428 cj
302 boss
yea but did it pass smog regulations & good gas millage? NO!!!
 
Posted by a302juGRnuat (Member # 10163) on :
 
2jz
RB20E
03 cobra
sbc350
lsx


i love 5.0's but cuz it only handles 500, i cant put it as the best.
 
Posted by LS1 BRUH (Member # 4216) on :
 
hondA B18C5 TYPE R FTW
 
Posted by LS1 BRUH (Member # 4216) on :
 
LS1 BRUHHH
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
1. SBC
2. SBF
3. Jeep 4.0
4. Toyota 22R
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
Diesel engines
12V Cummins
7.3L Powerstroke
24V Cummins

Gasoline engines
4.6 DOHC
351W
302 SBF
460 BBF
 
Posted by DIRTY SALLY (Member # 7845) on :
 
2 strokes ftw [patriot]
 
Posted by Layzie650 (Member # 10274) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 98 ROUSH:
4.6L bruh!!!
yeeeeeee [dance]
 
Posted by 95gtdrop (Member # 7478) on :
 
im biased!!!

FORD Motors All Day Every Day Bitches!!!
 
Posted by 19mystic96 (Member # 7553) on :
 
chevy 350
LSx engines
Any Ford V8 DOHC (I'm biased)


in no particular order..

[ August 19, 2011, 06:24 PM: Message edited by: 19mystic96 ]
 
Posted by 86turbocoupe (Member # 10454) on :
 
Cummins inline 6 turbo diesel
Chevy lt4 dohc32v 350cid
Ls2
Mickey thompsons 429 cobra jet hemi it had 3piece pushrods becuz the intake and exhaust ports were so large and it utilized mopar valve covers haha 6bolt mains it was a beast only a handful in exsistence!
 
Posted by 86turbocoupe (Member # 10454) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by warhorse58gt:
quote:
Originally posted by cali95gt:
LS7 gameover..
fail harder with that.. 427sohc ford.. made more hp in 64.. [patriot]

427 sohc
426 hemi
428 cj
302 boss
+1 warhorse that 427sohc was a beast! Seen on in person in reno last weekend @ hot august nights...
 
Posted by LS1 BRUH (Member # 4216) on :
 
mexican 302

Puro pinche movimiento alterdo
 
Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Honda F20C/F22C1: revs to 9,000rpm, makes 120+hp per liter while retaining amazing reliability and fuel efficiency. Essentially Ferrari-level engineering but much smaller and affordable.

Toyota 2JZ-GTE: can make insane horsepower with light mods and retains reliability

GM LS-line: proves that the outdated overhead-valve pushrod architecture is still viable after over 50 years. Fairly reliable with decent fuel economy. Makes awesome power simply by relieving factory restrictions.

As for some of the other mentions in this thread, really? The Ford 302? I mean i get it's a beloved engine and all, but we're talking about the best engine ever made... the new 3.7 V6 in the 2011 Mustang makes more power than ANY production 302 offered by Ford straight off the showroom floor.

As for the new 2011 Coyote 5.0, it's an awesome engine for sure, but there are smaller engines making more horsepower, not to mention the motor hasn't really been out long enough to fully judge it just yet... the aftermarket is just getting started with it, and we have no idea if they'll go 100,000-150,000 miles of hard use without issues.

Now if the thread was titled "Best FORD Engine Ever Made" maybe the old and new 302's would be a realistic option. But even then, i'd say the DOHC 5.4 in the GT500/Ford GT is one of the best engines Ford has ever made. 500-600-700rwhp easy. 1,000rwhp not too much of a stretch.
 
Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
I also have to mention the Porsche Carrera GT's naturally aspirated V10... it's not the most efficient motor or most reliable... but in my opinion it's the best sounding motor ever made...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdePhx9HVjo
 
Posted by HYFLOHDS (Member # 4198) on :
 
Sonny Race engines 1005 Cid with gm hemi heads.
or Jon Kaase engine.
 
Posted by bottled95GT?? (Member # 1772) on :
 
I'm just throwing out motors I like. Not saying they're the best.

03/04 cobra.
427sohc
4g63
2jz
426hemi
7.3 diesel
 
Posted by 89foxstang (Member # 5908) on :
 
formula 1? haha
bugatti veyron ?
Top fuel dragster?

jk but the new coyote motor looks awesome best ever probably not but i really wouldnt know
 
Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
302 gets the nod because it's powered the only muscle car that has stayed in production since the it's introduction. It has to be doing something right.

All time for me is the BMW S70/2. Over 600hp, passes CA emissions, and propelled the McLaren F1 240mph over 20 years ago.
 
Posted by SIC70STANG (Member # 4347) on :
 
The Ford efi engine is one of the best.
 
Posted by MACKANGEL (Member # 10461) on :
 
new 5.0 coyote
413 Max Wedge Cross Ram
225 Slant 6
 




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