Our 5.0L in the F150
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Our 5.0L in the F150
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ2Le_agkys
Thaught i'd share.
More in depth article from F-150 forums:
The 5.0-liter V8 in the 2011 F-150 offers many class bests compared with competitors’ entry-level V8s, including:
The hardware added to the 5.0 specifically for F-150 includes: an additional oil cooler, which helps extend the life of the oil to 10,000-mile intervals; foam covers for the fuel injectors to reduce NVH; and cast exhaust manifolds for improved durability. The new aluminum block is 70 pounds lighter than the 5.4-liter V8, which aids fuel economy and improves handling. The engine’s forged-steel crankshaft also ensures durability.
“This engine uses proven technology to deliver a great combination of low-speed torque and fuel economy with the durability F-150 customers demand,” said Mike Harrison, V8 engine programs manager.
Thaught i'd share.
More in depth article from F-150 forums:
The 5.0-liter V8 in the 2011 F-150 offers many class bests compared with competitors’ entry-level V8s, including:
- Best-in-class 360 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 380 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,250 rpm
- Class-leading fuel economy
- Best-in-class 9,800 pounds maximum trailer tow
- New strengthened block and new cylinder head optimized for performance and enhanced cooling
- Unique intake camshafts, combined with Ti-VCT, composite intake manifold and optimized compression ratio for improved low-speed torque and towing capability
- Forged-steel crank and all-new oil cooler enhance durability
- Piston-cooling jets, which squirt oil on the underside of the pistons to keep the piston crowns cool under extreme operating conditions
- E85 flex fuel capability
- Built at Essex Engine Plant; Windsor, Ontario
The hardware added to the 5.0 specifically for F-150 includes: an additional oil cooler, which helps extend the life of the oil to 10,000-mile intervals; foam covers for the fuel injectors to reduce NVH; and cast exhaust manifolds for improved durability. The new aluminum block is 70 pounds lighter than the 5.4-liter V8, which aids fuel economy and improves handling. The engine’s forged-steel crankshaft also ensures durability.
“This engine uses proven technology to deliver a great combination of low-speed torque and fuel economy with the durability F-150 customers demand,” said Mike Harrison, V8 engine programs manager.
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You know what continuously frustrates me? Idiots in the comment section of pretty much any article about a pickup truck *****ing that people drive them instead of a Prius. Because people that need to tow more than say, a black turtleneck, a foam latte and an overwhelming sense of self righteous, fanatical fascism couldn't possibly need anything larger than a dishwasher on wheels for basic transportation. Clearly. Hell, I read some idiot on Autoblog today suggest that unless you find yourself off-road, or need to tow anything over 3500 lbs, that the only vehicle you should be driving is a Prius.
Ford could make a truck that hauled 20,000 lbs while running on unicorn farts and the hopes and dreams of children the world over, and these eco-fascists would still ***** and moan because it's not as environmentally friendly as walking.
I know it's a generational thing, for the most part. Gotta indoctrinate them while they're young and impressionable. Joseph Goebbels would be proud.
Ford could make a truck that hauled 20,000 lbs while running on unicorn farts and the hopes and dreams of children the world over, and these eco-fascists would still ***** and moan because it's not as environmentally friendly as walking.
I know it's a generational thing, for the most part. Gotta indoctrinate them while they're young and impressionable. Joseph Goebbels would be proud.
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Wide open spaces to them means a doorway. LOL
Nice engine!
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Well, on the other hand, we can all thank the F150 that we got our motor. Had this not come along, we might not have the brute that we do right now. The volume of this motor makes the R&D costs justifiable for many.
I'd really like to see the engine bay of the truck, and if they do any badging for it.
I'd really like to see the engine bay of the truck, and if they do any badging for it.
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Of course the old 5.0 had it embossed on teh upper intake. The 5.8 did too.
I've got a 6.2L Raptor and they are embossing the 6.2L on the plastic plenum I guess is what its called. It's the box shaped area directly above the intake. I'd bet $1 they do the same with the 5.0.
I've got a 6.2L Raptor and they are embossing the 6.2L on the plastic plenum I guess is what its called. It's the box shaped area directly above the intake. I'd bet $1 they do the same with the 5.0.
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Well, on the other hand, we can all thank the F150 that we got our motor. Had this not come along, we might not have the brute that we do right now. The volume of this motor makes the R&D costs justifiable for many.
I'd really like to see the engine bay of the truck, and if they do any badging for it.
I'd really like to see the engine bay of the truck, and if they do any badging for it.
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Im planning on getting a f-150 or a f-250 in a few years- if i go with a f-150 how cool it would be to have 2- 5.0 engines in the driveway.
the 2011 lineup of engines are sweeeeeeeet!!!!
the 2011 lineup of engines are sweeeeeeeet!!!!
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You know what [grinds my gears]? Idiots ...Hell, I read some idiot on Autoblog today suggest that unless you find yourself off-road, or need to tow anything over 3500 lbs, that the only vehicle you should be driving is a Prius.
... while running on unicorn farts and the hopes and dreams of children the world over...
... while running on unicorn farts and the hopes and dreams of children the world over...
Sorry for chopping up your quote but I thought I made it even better.
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You know what continuously frustrates me? Idiots in the comment section of pretty much any article about a pickup truck *****ing that people drive them instead of a Prius. Because people that need to tow more than say, a black turtleneck, a foam latte and an overwhelming sense of self righteous, fanatical fascism couldn't possibly need anything larger than a dishwasher on wheels for basic transportation. Clearly. Hell, I read some idiot on Autoblog today suggest that unless you find yourself off-road, or need to tow anything over 3500 lbs, that the only vehicle you should be driving is a Prius.
Ford could make a truck that hauled 20,000 lbs while running on unicorn farts and the hopes and dreams of children the world over, and these eco-fascists would still ***** and moan because it's not as environmentally friendly as walking.
I know it's a generational thing, for the most part. Gotta indoctrinate them while they're young and impressionable. Joseph Goebbels would be proud.
Ford could make a truck that hauled 20,000 lbs while running on unicorn farts and the hopes and dreams of children the world over, and these eco-fascists would still ***** and moan because it's not as environmentally friendly as walking.
I know it's a generational thing, for the most part. Gotta indoctrinate them while they're young and impressionable. Joseph Goebbels would be proud.
Hey, this suggestion that Prius owners are Latte sipping, self righteous, eco-fascists is about as true as all Pickup truck owners being country bumpkin hicks with male ego issues. True, there may be some Prius owners like that but they are in the minority.
We own a Prius, a 5.0 and an old Ford Pickup. The Prius is actually a very nice car with some great features. The only downside is that it is not made in the US.
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Calm down, Francis.
Life is too short to get your panties in a bunch over other the opinions of other people.
FWIW, I wear turtlenecks, sip lattes...and love muscle cars. The world is not black and white.
You know what continuously frustrates me? Idiots in the comment section of pretty much any article about a pickup truck *****ing that people drive them instead of a Prius. Because people that need to tow more than say, a black turtleneck, a foam latte and an overwhelming sense of self righteous, fanatical fascism couldn't possibly need anything larger than a dishwasher on wheels for basic transportation. Clearly. Hell, I read some idiot on Autoblog today suggest that unless you find yourself off-road, or need to tow anything over 3500 lbs, that the only vehicle you should be driving is a Prius.
Ford could make a truck that hauled 20,000 lbs while running on unicorn farts and the hopes and dreams of children the world over, and these eco-fascists would still ***** and moan because it's not as environmentally friendly as walking.
I know it's a generational thing, for the most part. Gotta indoctrinate them while they're young and impressionable. Joseph Goebbels would be proud.
Ford could make a truck that hauled 20,000 lbs while running on unicorn farts and the hopes and dreams of children the world over, and these eco-fascists would still ***** and moan because it's not as environmentally friendly as walking.
I know it's a generational thing, for the most part. Gotta indoctrinate them while they're young and impressionable. Joseph Goebbels would be proud.
Life is too short to get your panties in a bunch over other the opinions of other people.
FWIW, I wear turtlenecks, sip lattes...and love muscle cars. The world is not black and white.
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