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Any v8 surprises planned for SEMA this year or crickets?
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SEMA 2022 ..... Any v8 surprises?
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From Ford? I think they pulled out of the show.
Doubt it . Ford will probably do their own unveiling of anything new like how they did the mustang reveal. Plus it wouldn’t slide in as a 2023. If by chance one comes for a 2024 model, it wouldn’t be announced until probably Q2 2023.
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I kinda gave up on Ford.... I was wondering about aftermarket builds... I figure if it's gonna happen this year, it will prob. show up there...
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Not disagreeing, but don't know the advantage of using the Raptor as a starting point, vs one you build up.... Further, even a one off would be proof of concept....
I'm ready to investigate the possibility....
I'm ready to investigate the possibility....
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I would be shocked if there are no V-8 Broncos there. I suspect at least a Coyote and God willing, a Godzilla.
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I'm interested in the Godzilla and probably the only way I'd be interested in the new Bronco.... If there is a choice between the coyote or the zilla I don't see how you don't choose the zilla. I'm guessing the electronics could be the only reason. But the size and performance seem to be heavily in favor of the zilla....
How much more power can you realistically put into a vehicle like the bronco with high CG and short wheelbase? Seems like a recipe for disaster. I suppose it would be a 4door only addition like the Raptor.
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Fly, I'm going to answer like it's a genuine question.... You can put a lot more power. Just look at the Jeep, as an example... Similar dimensions....Further, it's not to necessarily go crazy with HP, it's to get the correct torque curve for the low rpms... If you like to look at Ford marketing dept. specs that quote a HP/ LBS blah at one point on the curve, have at it....But, some of us are not persuaded by such.... As someone with v8s and V12s I can tell you there is no arguing with displacement.... If you like your turbo'd v6, congrats...Seriously happy for ya.... It 'aint gonna fly for me... Checkout a comparison of the v6 vs the zilla dyno curve and let me know what you think if you plan on off-roading. I'm not some chick that gets excited by fancy color names....Back to trying to help you understand, there is a reason the towing cap. isn't higher....Throw a zilla in there and let's see what Ford says then.... I mean it's a truck, right? Wanna tow a boat?
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There’s a v8 kit in the works
It’s 399 and bolts into the base bronco
it then makes it better than a 70,000 braptor
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Why would a v8 surprised be revealed here 3 weeks before SEMA?
If only we had a minimum post count before one could start threads that beat long-dead horses... but, no, let's shadow ban members from sections of this site over opinions on style.
Go read the SAE spec, troll, and then think about why the tow rating may be what it is regardless of HP and TQ numbers and curves.
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^^^^LOL, I was kinda on board with ya ... until this post ^^^^. Ha, drunk posting maybe?
You mention the Zilla ... I can't wait to see specs and dimensions on the new 6.8L Baby 'Zilla coming out in the new 2023 Super Dutys!
C&P from an article :
"Ford had a Mustang test mule with the Godzilla V8 under the hood. Some of us were disappointed it didn't make an appearance in the new Mustang. Spiedbilde
Meanwhile, the Godzilla 7.3-liter seems to be a darling at Ford of late. It's been popping up everywhere, including Mustangs and school buses. There's even been talk of a mightier Megazilla crate engine on the way, which just sounds righteous.
Given this pedigree, it won't be surprising if the new 6.8-liter quickly wins itself some fans. All it needs to do is offer a little more power and solid reliability, and it should be more than capable for the job."
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