millhouse
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As would I. I think it absolutely has the parts to do it….with the exception of the cam.I am not going lie I will be shocked if it makes over 500 HP.
I still think the coyote would have an edge, but would not be surprised if the extra torque this engine affords gives a significantly better 60’ yielding better ¼ times (with a likely slower mph).Don't forget you yourself a few pages ago stock to stock the coyote would still have the edge. Your words, not mine. You and Erik are the only ones who keep bringing a modified 7.3 into the discussion. The OP does not want to get more HP. He wants the engine as it is. As it will come in the F-250. Which you yourself have said numerous times, the coyote will be a better fit. .
The coyote ABSOULTELY is a better fit. It was designed to fit in the engine bay with the vehicles intended dynamics. I personally would never swap one in an s550. I do however see past blind coyote loyalty in that this absolutely has it’s place for some people in an s550. Stoplight to stoplight, this is a better engine in the s550 than the coyote…just like the current camaro is a better engine (stoplight to stoplight) than the coyote.
It’s only a terrible idea if you’re pulling out a perfectly good coyote. I think what most who are arguing against me are failing to see is…it has a place for those that want monstrous off idle torque and aren’t currently rocking a coyote engine.No one is saying the 7.3 doesn't have potential. What we are saying is the 7.3 AS IS is a terrible idea (mostly because of the financials) compared to the coyote.
Not the best analogy. The mustang 5.0 already produces more horsepower and torque than the f150. A mustang 5.0 in the F150 with proper gearing would be faster than the F150 engine. The only reason for the lower hp and torque is to shift the RPM down in the powerband for towing duty. No one want’s to tow at 6000RPM, as engine longevity and fuel economy are going to suffer greatly.For your truck engine argument. Put yourself in Fatguy's shoes. You have a V-6. You are going to swap a V-8 into it. Your choices are the Mustang 5.0 or the F-150 5.0. You are doing nothing but swapping the engine (because that is what the OP wants) No new cams, heads, tunes none of that. Are you going to choose the Mustang 5.0 or the F-150 5.0?
How about this…what if the 5.0 truck engine made 10 less horsepower but 75 more lb-ft of torque and a broader powerband? Can you say confidently that the mustangs 5.0 would be quicker in the ¼ mile? I can’t, as the extra torque could more than make up for any top end loss.
FixedYeah, because in a Mustang the 5.0 is the right tool for the job (for you and me) compared to the 7.3
Stoplight to stoplight, there is a damn good chance that 7.3L would dominate the coyote. That’s what the OP is looking for, and if it get’s the job done…why no?But that is not the topic at hand. the topic at hand is how the OP wants the truck engine AS IS. He doesn't care about performance, he doesn't want a high reving big motor. His goal is not the same as someone like Erik. He wants the engine out of a F-250 AS IS. You yourself said the 5.0 will have a performance edge. That is the problem here. You keep trying to bring the argument that the 7.3 has potential. Any engine has potential with deep enough pockets. This conversation however is the 7.3 as it comes of the assembly line before going into a motorhome or F-250 getting put in a Mustang.
As for deep enough pockets, the 7.3L is going to be a cam swap away from 500+RWHP and a shit ton of torque. It comes with durable parts from the factory. It’s already fuel injected. It’s not as if this engine is going to require thousands in upgrades. Were talking about a $350 cam here. Shift that torque curve higher in the rpm range and watch the HP skyrocket.
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