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PKRWUD · 09-29-2001, 12:11 AM

Yeah, what he said.

Actually, Unit, I love ya like a brother, but I totally disagree. The Ford mod engines have only just begun. A stock 4.6 will not only beat a stock 5.0, it will get better gas mileage, show less wear, create fewer emissions, make less noise and require less maintenance while beating the 5.0.

The 5.0 has reached the end of it's useful lifespan. The mod engines have only just begun. In 10 years, there will be options for the mod engines that will make the 5.0 look like a flathead. Mods are smaller, much more efficient engines. There is no reason a stock 4.6 can't be easily worked to reach a 9000rpm redline, with no ill effects. The aftermarket is only recently developing parts for the mod engines, whereas the 302 has had hi-po parts for 35+ years. Just wait and see. Fortunately, they have already worked some of the serious bugs out (like the leaking composite intakes, or the always clogging EGR passages).

Of course, the biggest complaint I keep hearing is how hard it is to change the spark plugs, but the book time on a 4.6 is less than a 5.0. You just have to know what you're doing.

BTW, did you know that the camshafts used in the mod engines are composite? they started out with a hollow shaft, and introduced a fine metallic powder to molds that created lobes. The lobes were then heated up and "affixed" to the cams. Unfortunately, another one of the early bugs to fix was the occasional "rolling cam lobes".

Take care
~Chris

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09-29-2001, 12:11 AM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Yeah, what he said. Actually, Unit, I love ya like a brother, but I totally disagree. The Ford mod engines have only just begun. A stock 4.6 will not only beat a stock 5.0, it will get better gas mileage, show less wear, create fewer emissions, make less noise and require less maintenance while beating the 5.0. The 5.0 has reached the end of it's useful lifespan. The mod engines have only just begun. In 10 years, there will be options for the mod engines that will make the 5.0 look like a flathead. Mods are smaller, much more efficient engines. There is no reason a stock 4.6 can't be easily worked to reach a 9000rpm redline, with no ill effects. The aftermarket is only recently developing parts for the mod engines, whereas the 302 has had hi-po parts for 35+ years. Just wait and see. Fortunately, they have already worked some of the serious bugs out (like the leaking composite intakes, or the always clogging EGR passages). Of course, the biggest complaint I keep hearing is how hard it is to change the spark plugs, but the book time on a 4.6 is less than a 5.0. You just have to know what you're doing. BTW, did you know that the camshafts used in the mod engines are composite? they started out with a hollow shaft, and introduced a fine metallic powder to molds that created lobes. The lobes were then heated up and "affixed" to the cams. Unfortunately, another one of the early bugs to fix was the occasional "rolling cam lobes". Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!