I have no trouble getting anything I want passed here regardless of emissions laws, I’m just trying to remember how it’s SUPPOSE to be.My state they don’t check emissions at all. In fact I know a few places for $10 you get a sticker and can pass inspection on a totaled car. Ymmv
EPA is national, they don't care if your state tests or not. They have been raiding diesel tuner shops over it.
Idk how it’s supposed to be? But California will tell you lol
I’ve heard that about the duramax
I'm not arguing with you. It's just what I've read about what ford has said. V8 would be cool fo the sound esthetics but not so much for fuel economy. To each his own. He'll its your bronco.....if you want a v8 I'll stand right there with you! I'll sign a petition if needed. After driving my 2018.3.5 ecoboost in sport mode.......thats plenty of power for me. Good luck on your endevors!
It’s definitely based on sound, not performance. The 5.0 is a non-starter anyway. Maybe it’s lighter then the 2.7, but it’s not easier to package. My 2.7 F150 smoked my 5.0 peer and acceleration wise, even with 3.55 vs. 3.73 gear and gets 19 mpg vs 17 mpg combined long term mileage. With all the “tricks” done to get it emissions compliant and get the economy up, I don’t know if it is any more reliable either. The sound? Totally different story. 5.0 sounds way, way better!
It seems a bit more complicated. There are emissions rules and mileage rules. It affects vehicles up to 8500 GVW and then over that number, if memory serves. The formula and compliance is complicated and certifying each power plant takes time and money, which has to ultimately be passed on the the customer. It is “easier” in the medium duty truck market due to the different tier of requirements. Chrysler has very few models left, they mostly produce Jeeps and Dodge Ram now. I am. It sure how the formula works, but I can tell you it has an effect, this the $75k 392 JKU.
It doesn’t help that there are fools willing to pay $50k and be stuck with a V6.
I think it’s funny people still buy the 5.0 at a premium when they can have more power and better economy for less money and then be stuck with a motor that has all sorts of bolt on and engineering “tricks” to meet EPA compliance and have decent ratings. I had my fill of low tension rings and cylinder deactivation in my 5.3l Chevy that used 2 quarts of oil every 5k miles, I loved my last Coyote, but I have moved on.
Did we go back to talking about turbo engines all of a sudden?
The 7.3L Tremor is the only competitor I’m considering against the Bronco.
Bronco is for my wife.
I call bullsh*t on Chevy 4x4 Crew Cabs v8s getting mid twenties. Maybe at 50 mph on flat ground. If there is no mileage penalty and manufacturers can put big v8 engines in 4x4 crew cans, why did Chevy introduce a turbo 4 in the full size? Never mind, this is a conversation going nowhere.
