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only thing I can't stand on this engine is why did they use a plastic oil pan? Just why?
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Good article. My 2018 GT Mustang has port and direct injection. Gets great mileage even though I’m on the throttle a lot. Go fast or go home.
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I'm sure for the reasons most plastic parts are used, cost savings and to lighten up the vehicle.
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I'm a little worried about the integrated front cover (IFC) and the plastic.. I mean composite oil pan? ?
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I feel like the first oil change I get, I'll be telling them to upgrade the oil pan.
Durability if anything contacts it. If the skid plate underneath fully shields it, that would alleviate my concern.
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Cracking, reduced heat dissipation. And overall just cheap. ?
Got y'all. Has any of that been an issue for the existing 2.7 in Edge Sports or the F150?
Edit: Not trying to be a smart ass. I'm legitimately asking y'all. You guys seem to know what you're talking about.
Edit: Not trying to be a smart ass. I'm legitimately asking y'all. You guys seem to know what you're talking about.
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I'm sure it's okay. But I want better than good enough. I saw a thread here on 6g with a link to a Company that sells replacement aluminum oil pans for the 2.7. That'll be a consideration for me in the coming year or two.
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the 3.5 had a plastic oil pan but ford replaced it with a metal one after feb 26 2018 and gave no reason why.
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it cracking from the plastic getting dry and brittle after the years. plus metal can withstand more abuse from debris and bouncing rocks
Cool. I hear ya. I'm not planning on get rough and rowdy with my Bronco immediately. I just want to make sure that I correct any early issues that might snowball in the future.
Water cooled exhaust manifolds? What's the reasoning for those?.... I'd figure more heat for the turbos would be beneficial. Unless they do it for durability reasons.
I'm not crazy about the Integrated Front Cover... is the water pump replaceable? Hope I don't have to deal with crazy maint costs 20 years from now.
Anybody know what boost levels these run at? Think I saw 15-ish. Wonder how much they can take.
I'm not crazy about the Integrated Front Cover... is the water pump replaceable? Hope I don't have to deal with crazy maint costs 20 years from now.
Anybody know what boost levels these run at? Think I saw 15-ish. Wonder how much they can take.
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