Bypass valve vacuum controlledMan, I got that normally in the stock SOHC, I averaged between both around 14-16 mpg
How the heck is your mileage so nice even with a supercharger
The Rado is getting like 17-19mpg
Yeah, only reason I dont look forward to maybe supercharging the 5.7l, I like my 87 octane right now
How you going to make it fit
That was on my list too for my Mountaineer. Those ecoboost engines all have the turbos mounted low next to the oil pan on each side. I think all of those would have to be moved, conflicting with the frame rails. That's why I mentioned the NA 3.7 engines, they seem small and weigh just over 200lbs assembled.
But seriously, why not bulletproof the SOHC and supercharge it, that would be my choice. Or 6.9 cornbinder from a '86 250.
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The 6.9 is the heaviest 100 hp you will ever make
If you got to 13 to 1 compression, E85 gets better mpg than gas at that point and it would be cheaper to run. I drive turbo diesel trucks for work, the first thing I do when I buy them is have the engine remapped for max power, then max the injector timing out and enjoy better fuel economy. .75 mpg savings over 250,000 miles a year adds up.What are you people smoking talking about turbos and superchargers ?
What did super unleaded peak at $6.50 a gallon ? Next time you will be seeing 10 bucks a gallon .
diesel was right up there too actually but a 4bt wouldnt use much so thats not a bad idea
I learned that lesson when i was in my 20s and felt like the stroker i was bulding needed 10.5 to1 compression. Sucks having something you cant afford to drive because of the entirely avoidable problems you self created when you built it
You can always get crazy and throw a Coyote in there.
I get about 17-18 highway and 12 - 15 town lol
Supercharged 10 pounds boost
An electric crawler, that would be so cool! Weird to hear a quiet crawler, but the torque would certainly be nice! Someone please try this, or wait till the new electric Banshee charger comes out with its ultimate power and take the stuff out of that and swap it in! The only issue with going electric, is the weight, all those batteries weigh a ton!Having done the SOHC swap in the Navajo already, with a full donor any motor swap isn't bad. Just time consuming.
Now if I could swap what ever I want? 2.3 turbo with the 10 speed would be awesome in a 1st or 2nd gen. Find a rolled Ranger (or Bronco) and go at it.
Option 2, in Electric. Would love to make a electric rock crawler, for endless torque.
But that's difficult to do for a crawler, need to lift it a bit. For a street cruiser or like performance X, that would be fantastic!
