4.6 VS 4.2

tireburner163 · 08-26-2001, 12:01 AM

One of my friend's dad just got a 1999 F-150 short wheel base with a 4.2 v-6 and a 5-speed. What kind of HP do those v-6s make. My dad has a 1998 f-150 long wheel base with a 4.6 and an auto. We were thinking about setting up a little race. He thinks his is faster and i think mine is. Who do u think will win?

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dinomite · 08-26-2001, 09:38 AM

heh. i would assume that the 98 4.6 is the same as the one in the mustang, which doesn't have that much power, but i think you'll take him. tell us the results, this is funny.

95mustanggt · 08-27-2001, 08:36 AM

Oh this is funny. When I was in Toronto working my company issued me an F-150. It was a 1998 w/ 4.2 V6, Auto.

I was out at a customers site with one of my salesmas. He had a 2000 4.6 w/auto. On the way back we set up a little race. It was from a light up a slight hill. Both trucks were empty (although he had slightly oversized tires).

I won in the V6!

It was so funny. I'd never expect the V6 to take the V8. I think it also had something to with his tires. They were between 1" and 2" in diameter larger.

Right after that they guy was a little pissed so he asked me what he could do to get more power real cheap (and with out actually changing the truck as it was a company truck too). I got him to put a K&N in and I left before we could race again.

I'd be curious to see the out come.

Both trucks were 2WD.

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1BAD89 · 08-30-2001, 09:56 PM

I raced my dad's truck at the strip about 6 months ago. It is a 2000 chevy Extended cab 5.3 4x4. First run in 2 wheel drive was a 16.9. 2nd run in 4 wheel drive was a 15.8. I think I could've got it down alot lower. He got a K&N cold air kit$250(the stocker is so so restrictive. I think he could bust some 15.5's out of it now. Not too shabby for a 4 wheel drive extended can truck!

Dark_5.0 · 09-03-2001, 02:36 AM

Trust me I have seen it the regular cab V6 5 speed especialy if it is a step side will spank the V8 auto extended cab.

I have raced them both in my truck a 00' gmc regular cab short bed 4.8L 270HP V8.

The V6 puts down 200HP and like I said if its a step side forget about it cause the step sides are light.

The V6 had me at the 1/8th mile and I flew past him and had him buy 3 cars at the end of the 1/4.

I smoked the V8 auto the whole way... BAD!

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08-26-2001, 12:01 AM	#1
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	4.6 VS 4.2 One of my friend's dad just got a 1999 F-150 short wheel base with a 4.2 v-6 and a 5-speed. What kind of HP do those v-6s make. My dad has a 1998 f-150 long wheel base with a 4.6 and an auto. We were thinking about setting up a little race. He thinks his is faster and i think mine is. Who do u think will win? ------------------ DEAD(FRIED TRANS) 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider" If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

08-26-2001, 09:38 AM	#2
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	heh. i would assume that the 98 4.6 is the same as the one in the mustang, which doesn't have that much power, but i think you'll take him. tell us the results, this is funny.

08-27-2001, 08:36 AM	#3
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Oh this is funny. When I was in Toronto working my company issued me an F-150. It was a 1998 w/ 4.2 V6, Auto. I was out at a customers site with one of my salesmas. He had a 2000 4.6 w/auto. On the way back we set up a little race. It was from a light up a slight hill. Both trucks were empty (although he had slightly oversized tires). I won in the V6! It was so funny. I'd never expect the V6 to take the V8. I think it also had something to with his tires. They were between 1" and 2" in diameter larger. Right after that they guy was a little pissed so he asked me what he could do to get more power real cheap (and with out actually changing the truck as it was a company truck too). I got him to put a K&N in and I left before we could race again. I'd be curious to see the out come. Both trucks were 2WD. ------------------ 1995 Mustang GT

08-30-2001, 09:56 PM	#4
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I raced my dad's truck at the strip about 6 months ago. It is a 2000 chevy Extended cab 5.3 4x4. First run in 2 wheel drive was a 16.9. 2nd run in 4 wheel drive was a 15.8. I think I could've got it down alot lower. He got a K&N cold air kit$250(the stocker is so so restrictive. I think he could bust some 15.5's out of it now. Not too shabby for a 4 wheel drive extended can truck!

09-03-2001, 02:36 AM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Trust me I have seen it the regular cab V6 5 speed especialy if it is a step side will spank the V8 auto extended cab. I have raced them both in my truck a 00' gmc regular cab short bed 4.8L 270HP V8. The V6 puts down 200HP and like I said if its a step side forget about it cause the step sides are light. The V6 had me at the 1/8th mile and I flew past him and had him buy 3 cars at the end of the 1/4. I smoked the V8 auto the whole way... BAD! ------------------ 88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit 3.73 FMS gears cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. Edelbrock 1 1/2 inch drop springs. [This message has been edited by 5.0 HO (edited 09-03-2001).]