Is a 5.0 really a 4.9litre?

Coupe5oh · 01-25-2002, 06:42 PM

thats what these guys are trying to tell me, Maybe it is? someone???

Chevyguy · 01-25-2002, 06:50 PM

Exactly 4.942222 Liters assuming exactly 4" bore and 3" stroke, or 301.592895 Cubic Inches, 302 just sounds better huh

Coupe5oh · 01-25-2002, 06:52 PM

Yea, and 5.0 sounds cooler than 4.9

Unit 5302 · 01-25-2002, 07:39 PM

They call it the 5.0 to avoid confusion with the 4.9L 300ci I-6 engine.

Scappoose · 01-25-2002, 07:48 PM

Also, the final nail in the coffin (and a good thing it was nailed) was that the 5.0 badges were cheaper to make than 4.9. Something about a 9 being more difficult to cast and taking more plastic. Just think, that extra dollar or two of savings was passed directly onto the dealer.

Mr 5 0 · 01-25-2002, 09:56 PM

Coupe5oh:

Most auto manufacturers round actual engine sizes up or down a bit for simplicity or, in the case of the 5.0, for better marketing value. No big deal.

91evilstang · 01-26-2002, 12:03 AM

Its ok, we arn't cheating because the 350 chevys are actually 347.somethings ours is closer so dont let chevy guys give you any crap.

(just sounded like somthing a chevy guy would inform you of)

01-25-2002, 06:42 PM	#1
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Is a 5.0 really a 4.9litre? thats what these guys are trying to tell me, Maybe it is? someone???

01-25-2002, 06:50 PM	#2
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Exactly 4.942222 Liters assuming exactly 4" bore and 3" stroke, or 301.592895 Cubic Inches, 302 just sounds better huh __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

01-25-2002, 06:52 PM	#3
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Yea, and 5.0 sounds cooler than 4.9 __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

01-25-2002, 07:48 PM	#5
Scappoose Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Scappoose, OR Posts: 42	Also, the final nail in the coffin (and a good thing it was nailed) was that the 5.0 badges were cheaper to make than 4.9. Something about a 9 being more difficult to cast and taking more plastic. Just think, that extra dollar or two of savings was passed directly onto the dealer. __________________ 91 GT - White, MAC cold air induction (that's it so far) 69 GT - Winter Blue, 351, C-4, mild mods 69 Mach I - Acapulco Blue, 351, T-10, bone stock

01-25-2002, 09:56 PM	#6
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Not a perfect 5.0 Coupe5oh: Most auto manufacturers round actual engine sizes up or down a bit for simplicity or, in the case of the 5.0, for better marketing value. No big deal.

01-25-2002, 07:39 PM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	They call it the 5.0 to avoid confusion with the 4.9L 300ci I-6 engine.

01-26-2002, 12:03 AM	#7
91evilstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: lafayette IN USA Posts: 48	its ok Its ok, we arn't cheating because the 350 chevys are actually 347.somethings ours is closer so dont let chevy guys give you any crap. (just sounded like somthing a chevy guy would inform you of) __________________ 91GT Flowmaster 2 chambers,off road H pipe,mac equalength headers,F303 cam,high lift valve springs ,svo 1.6 roller rockers,19*timing,410's,BBK cold air kit,hurst shifter, Pullys,World class T5 MSD 6al box. Ran 13.5@101 with stock headers and air box.

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