Truckin' mag calls Explorers "pokey", Hartman cries

[Hartman]

In the Feb. 2002 issue of Truckin magazine, in an article about the new Lincoln Aviator, they say this:

Sure, there'll be loads of luxo-equipment packed aboard and a smaller version of the Navigator's grille up front, but the real element in distinguishing the Aviator from the pokey Explorer will be the four valve, DOHC cylinder heads sitting atop each bank of the 4.6 liter V-8

In many cases it's true. Why can't Ford offer a similar engine on it's Sport models at least?! Maybe a supercharger option like the Tacomas have?! It angers me. :fire: :fire: :fire:

 

[expo5.0]

i agree, but if they did that it wouldn't be nearly as fun to have a fast explorer. i can't wait to blow doors off of someone in one of those.

 

[Alec]

Hmmm, if I win the lottery I'll get a 2002 sport and swap that motor (basically an older cobra motor) in. Add a screw s/c and some nitrous. Hello 11's! Hmmm, guess I'd have to put in a cage, huh?