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Looks like an early V8 Ford !
Cool Ford Trucks
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67 AGAIN
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On the 7.3 Roger, I read on it.
Many enthusiasts would like yo see it in a future Raptor because they romanticize the performance 427 of the past.
That will likely never happen.
This 7.3 has nothing in common nor was it intended to have anything in common with that former engine.
The engineers did not say, wouldn’t it be cool to build another 427?
They set out to design and build a gas engine for life in work trucks, IE Super Duty.
Strong iron block, emphasis on low end torque, maximum efficiency under load and durability over motorsports type performance and power.
When they were all done with computing and engineering for the intended purpose, the most efficient displacement based on the desired goal happened to be 7.3 litres.
So it’s really a coincidence that it’s a 427 displacement.
It was not planned from the start.
Many enthusiasts would like yo see it in a future Raptor because they romanticize the performance 427 of the past.
That will likely never happen.
This 7.3 has nothing in common nor was it intended to have anything in common with that former engine.
The engineers did not say, wouldn’t it be cool to build another 427?
They set out to design and build a gas engine for life in work trucks, IE Super Duty.
Strong iron block, emphasis on low end torque, maximum efficiency under load and durability over motorsports type performance and power.
When they were all done with computing and engineering for the intended purpose, the most efficient displacement based on the desired goal happened to be 7.3 litres.
So it’s really a coincidence that it’s a 427 displacement.
It was not planned from the start.
Mineral Grey
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Cool lawn fountain.
05 gt 5spd
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Have a look at this
www.eastcoasttester.com
East Coaster of the Day - East Coast Tester
East Coaster of the Day, a daily dose of unique wheeled delights. Drop us a line [email protected] if you have a wicked ride!
www.eastcoasttester.com
Rich06
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Have a look at this
East Coaster of the Day - East Coast Tester
East Coaster of the Day, a daily dose of unique wheeled delights. Drop us a line [email protected] if you have a wicked ride!
Did Andrew write it ?
05 gt 5spd
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Yes
Rich06
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He seems to have a bit of a talent for writing
05 gt 5spd
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This one is local (N.S.) and looking for a new home
352 4bbl, 3 speed has had brakes, clutch, door rubbers replaced, chrome emblems replaced
Owner is asking 15,000 - let me know I’ll set up the meeting!
352 4bbl, 3 speed has had brakes, clutch, door rubbers replaced, chrome emblems replaced
Owner is asking 15,000 - let me know I’ll set up the meeting!
05 gt 5spd
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1965 or 66 I believe
05 gt 5spd
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I can get you the contact number !
I better hold off, I have a project that will eat dollars soon enough.
I love that truck though
Mineral Grey
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My cousins ford custom car hauler from last week's Vally cruisers show
