4 cyl F-150? Can a 4 cyl Silverado be far behind?

Ambalanche · 07-14-2008, 11:42 AM

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-f-1...html#more-8063

This states the 2.5 cyl turbo will have 260 hp., the same as our 2.0 turbo. Actually, it seems reasonable this would work in a truck since not that long ago even the V8's didn't have this much power. I know it wouldn't work for towing but for base trucks, single cab work trucks I think it would be good. What do y'all think?

RamJet502 · 07-14-2008, 11:46 AM

The Silverado is going to have to go on a major Atkins type of diet first.

RamJet502 · 07-14-2008, 11:49 AM

Its sad that we are talking about 4 cylinder fullsize pickups because GM refuses to address the Colorado. The truck market is perfect for a great smaller pickup right now.

Slideways · 07-14-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RamJet502

The Silverado is going to have to go on a major Atkins type of diet first.

Maybe so, but do you think the F-150 is light? 5,000lbs is a lot of mass for 260hp. The question is will consumers who need trucks be willing to accept less-than-impressive acceleration for decent fuel economy. I think they will, especially if they are making the switch to smaller, slower cars.

Slideways · 07-14-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RamJet502

Its sad that we are talking about 4 cylinder fullsize pickups because GM refuses to address the Colorado. The truck market is perfect for a great smaller pickup right now.

I keep hoping GM is testing a new Colorado so secretly (yeah, I know, very GM-like) that nobody's seen a mule yet, and that they will debut one at SEMA and have them for sale on November 5th.

Ambalanche · 07-14-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RamJet502

Its sad that we are talking about 4 cylinder fullsize pickups because GM refuses to address the Colorado. The truck market is perfect for a great smaller pickup right now.

That 2.0 turbo motor, it would seem anyway, would be perfect for the Colorado unless there are packaging constraints. That truck needs some serious help regardless!

RamJet502 · 07-14-2008, 12:05 PM

They could produce this today and have a winner, but GM management is an embarrassment.

MCGARRETT · 07-14-2008, 12:18 PM

Your right, too bad that Ford has kept the Ranger fresh, for 1983.

tirediron · 07-14-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MCGARRETT

Your right, too bad that Ford has kept the Ranger fresh, for 1983.

ha ha!
Yup I've always wondered why the Exploder and Ranger kept selling when they looked exactly the same as the day they came out!

And yes, please help the Canyon/Colorado! We could be selling the s??t out of a nice 4 banger truck right now!

igor · 07-14-2008, 01:33 PM

the power is undederstated, and displacement overstated in the report.

Igor

megeebee · 07-14-2008, 01:50 PM

I can understand fully why this is being done. 200+ horsepower is fine. But what about the torque required for the pulling a truck must do? Or would it be marketed as a kind of lighter-duty truck?

Anyway, I applaud Ford in its work with turbos.

igor · 07-14-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by megeebee

I can understand fully why this is being done. 200+ horsepower is fine. But what about the torque required for the pulling a truck must do? Or would it be marketed as a kind of lighter-duty truck?

Anyway, I applaud Ford in its work with turbos.

yes a hauing truck (not towing truck) - it will likely be restricted to single cab basic equipment work trucks .. for the roofer, or electrician etc a truck with the capability of a Ranger, but with bigger size.

something like that - it will definitely be a limited use engine - but a high effiicency one.

Igor

SuperSS27 · 07-14-2008, 02:05 PM

Maybe it could replace the crappy 4.3L in the fullsize trucks now....

BryceStrong · 07-14-2008, 02:23 PM

The engine would have to reach most of it's torque relatively low or be able to sustain high rev's for long periods of time. Otherwise, there's no way.

megeebee · 07-14-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by igor

yes a hauing truck (not towing truck) - it will likely be restricted to single cab basic equipment work trucks .. for the roofer, or electrician etc a truck with the capability of a Ranger, but with bigger size.

something like that - it will definitely be a limited use engine - but a high effiicency one.

Igor

Great. I suspect Ford would then be very successful with this. If it were to happen, when would it be available do you think?

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