Question on the ford V10

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Sep 18, 2006 | 01:16 PM

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69mach1

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Originally Posted by Krautburner

I think I saw a twin turbo build up on anouther site.I have never seen the swap done in person.I considered it but the cost of engine plus whipple charger and other parts would take me out of my price range. I figured the 03-04 cobra engine was the way to go

if you can remember where you saw it that would be great as i havent seen it....

as far as a 'swap', its a lot more involved then that, built a full frame, and everything for it.......

Sep 18, 2006 | 03:46 PM

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Just Dave

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Originally Posted by figment

if its not a great motor than neither is a 5.4.

That's correct

The OHC motors just aren't good truck motors. That V10 is gutless compared to a 460 and doesn't get much better gas mileage while being bigger and far more complex.

I'm sure most people know the story, but Ford's mod motors were designed for FWD applications. That's why they are short but wide. When the FWD didn't pan out, they had no choice but to put them in other vehicles. It may be a quieter, smoother motor, but quiet and smooth doesn't get you out of the mud or get your boat up the ramp.