htchevyii
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Post by htchevyii on Jun 1, 2017 20:07:20 GMT -8
Some of the new V6 engines are pretty impressive, putting out more power than V8's in years past, my 2017 Mustang V6, 3.7 has 300HP and 285 FTLB My 2005 Dodge Ram 4.7 V8 has 235hp and 290FTLB. The Dodge has the tow package and 6SP manual and still tows pretty good, legal speed on all but the steepest of hills.
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Post by cowcharge on Jun 3, 2017 16:25:04 GMT -8
For comparison, according to wikipedia, my 2010 F-150 with the 4.6l 3-valve V8 generates 292 hp and 320 lb·ft of torque, almost the reverse of the Mustang (and much better than the Dodge, hehe).
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Post by htchevyii on Jun 4, 2017 12:03:21 GMT -8
Exactly, variable valve timing, direct injection, etc has jumped power and mileage in recent years. A 2005 F-150 4.6 makes only 231 HP. A 2007 Dodge 4.7 makes 310 HP up from 235 in my '05. Quite a jump in just in 2 years. Still not very impressive compared to the Mustang V6's 305 HP 3.7. I think the new Dodge Ram 3.6 V6 is 300 HP and mid to high 20's MPG.
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