Big hood size, engine optimism ?‍♂️

[Nanook]

Aftermarket always has a solution to OEM's problem

Like the aftermarket cooling that failed on the Bronco R?

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[Rogues Gambit]

Like the aftermarket cooling that failed on the Bronco R?

I want to know who they went with, and what exactly went wrong

I trust aftermarket over oem

 

[Corsair]

Like the aftermarket cooling that failed on the Bronco R?

After they had a collision though. It could’ve been unrelated, but we’ll probably not ever know.

 

[Nanook]

After they had a collision though. It could’ve been unrelated, but we’ll probably not ever know.

From what we know, it was not related based on articles posted to this site.
My comment was in jest tho. Not looking for any chairs LOL
https://carbuzz.com/news/ford-reveals-what-went-wrong-with-bronco-r-prototype

 

[Nanook]

I want to know who they went with, and what exactly went wrong

I trust aftermarket over oem

I would assume custom fab and expertise by a professional race team and shop.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

I would assume custom fab and expertise by a professional race team and shop.

There was a rollover, skidplate damaged and heavy mud as well

 

[Adk_st]

The 7.3L Godzilla was designed from the start for Forced Induction, as the Coyote as well, so it would only be a "cost" issue.

This is false. The 7.3l was built for abuse in work environments. Heavy loads and sustained rpms. Yes it's overbuilt, but it's not built for force induction from the factory. The 5.0 responds well to boost. It's strong and it flows well.

 

[Adk_st]

It comes down to "What Sales". That's what Ford will want. If a V8 will sale better than a V6TT, you can bet that they will offer it.

.... and all of this V6TT being better than a V8 is BS! You do realize that a Turbo or Supercharger can be Added to a V8, don't you? When you try to compare a NA Motor to a Turbo/Supercharged Motor, it's not an Apple to Apple comparison. The only true way to compare them is to either remove the Turbo/Supercharger and compare them a both are NA.... or install the same Forced Induction on the NA Motor.

getting down off on the soapbox now.......

It's more than just what sells. I'm positive people on the development team would love to stuff a V8 in the Bronco, but the gov regulates automotive companies as a whole and they have avg mpg targets they need to hit by a certain year (which include all models outside of commercial vehicles I believe). Hence why companies have started using small displacement engines with boost. They can get epa rated at higher mpg's while offering solid performance.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

It's more than just what sells. I'm positive people on the development team would love to stuff a V8 in the Bronco, but the gov regulates automotive companies as a whole and they have avg mpg targets they need to hit by a certain year (which include all models outside of commercial vehicles I believe). Hence why companies have started using small displacement engines with boost. They can get epa rated at higher mpg's while offering solid performance.

Basically, the government can't let us have what we want

 

[Adk_st]

Basically, the government can't let us have what we want

Yep. I'd love to see what companies would offer without all the regs

 

[Chadillac]

We would love to "V8 all the things!" but it simply isn't a strong business case going forward at this point in time. You are more likely to see an electrified Bronco with under-hood storage.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Yep. I'd love to see what companies would offer without all the regs

World would be a much better place without Uncle and his busybodiness

 

[The Pope]

This is false. The 7.3l was built for abuse in work environments. Heavy loads and sustained rpms. Yes it's overbuilt, but it's not built for force induction from the factory. The 5.0 responds well to boost. It's strong and it flows well.

I respectfully disagree.

It has the hardened valve seats and the proper ring package for Forced Induction among other things. This has been discussed on the BBF 460 Forums and a FoMoCo rep has also stated so on several YouTube videos.

But believe what you want to believe.

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

Aftermarket always has a solution to OEM's problem

...
I trust aftermarket over oem

Why would you ever buy a pre-made vehicle then? Just buy the pile of gloriously better aftermarket parts and build a vehicle yourself.

Or is the money tree not fruiting yet?

 

[Broncosaur]

What are your thoughts on the 3.3L NA V6 that serves as the base engine in the F-150 as an engine option for the Bronco?

The 3.3 makes the most sense for the bronco to compete head to head with the wrangler. but I doubt ford will put it in. Its a shame its the ideal engine for it.

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