Nice info. The forged pistons are not standard on the non dark horse engines though correct?
IF, and it's a big IF, the DH shares the Predator shortblock, then yes... it would have forged mahle pistons.
Nice info. The forged pistons are not standard on the non dark horse engines though correct?
I have been trying to find out since they upgraded so many other internal parts...not that it matters, this car is getting whippled either way...lolIF, and it's a big IF, the DH shares the Predator shortblock, then yes... it would have forged mahle pistons.
Crank.Curious... What gives the predator more displacement over the coyote? Longer stroke or larger bore? Or both? What we do know is the DH definitely doesn't have a predator shortblock.
They had a gen 1 Coyote that they called Aluminator. I think the pistons were Manley like the rods.View attachment 1838448
Mahle pistons and Manley rods like the 03/04
Doesn’t say who made the crank.
Calling it an Aluminator again.
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For the DH they are still using a "mani-cat" on the driver side and the shit GT manifold on the passenger side. They could have used the higher quality GT500 manifolds but they went budget here and I agree there was likely minimum power gain potential anyway (but still).
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They returned to a steel oil pan. Yes, connecting rods from the GT500. Camshafts were revised, some say for strength and others have mentioned increased exhaust duration (over the GT Coyote engine) and they allegedly tweaked the crankshaft alloy mix.
That makes me ill to look at it.For the DH they are still using a "mani-cat" on the driver side and the shit GT manifold on the passenger side. They could have used the higher quality GT500 manifolds but they went budget here and I agree there was likely minimum power gain potential anyway (but still).
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They returned to a steel oil pan. Yes, connecting rods from the GT500. Camshafts were revised, some say for strength and others have mentioned increased exhaust duration (over the GT Coyote engine) and they allegedly tweaked the crankshaft alloy mix.
luckily its bolted to the head and not cast as one piece....good lord, I think I'd lose my shit if a cat going out meant having to replace the manifold. Hopefully they hold up better than the junk on the f150s
luckily its bolted to the head and not cast as one piece....
Ford most certainly did not spend more money on LCD screens. Just cause the price to replace one is 10 to 20 times more than it is to replace old instrument clusters. LCD screens are extremely cheap to produce for a company like Ford.I love the new screens. Ford spent some coin on that update. But I see what you mean. I can seem to fox body or classic gauges if I want though. lol.
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Ford most certainly did not spend more money on LCD screens. Just cause the price to replace one is 10 to 20 times more than it is to replace old instrument clusters. LCD screens are extremely cheap to produce for a company like Ford.
well, it's massive, super crisp and now that its updated, it moves pretty quickly. either way the tech on these new fords is pretty dang good.Ford most certainly did not spend more money on LCD screens. Just cause the price to replace one is 10 to 20 times more than it is to replace old instrument clusters. LCD screens are extremely cheap to produce for a company like Ford.
Have eyes and a brain. Lcd screens have gone down in price in the last 15 years not up.You must be in the LCD screen industry. Do you own Samsung?
How much is “extremely cheap for a company like Ford” since you seem to know?Have eyes and a brain. Lcd screens have gone down in price in the last 15 years not up.
you guys know how many cars I have had. Ford is at the highest level when it comes to TFT displays and all electrical options...my ferrari FF had the radio DIRECTLY out of a dodge caravan...not a lie...they were identical units. The ferrari guys would bitch about it ALL THE TIME...the bentayga had it's stereo from a base model VW Atlas.How much is “extremely cheap for a company like Ford” since you seem to know?
I'm not saying it's low quality, they're very high quality. And for you a guy who always has a new car they make sense and work great. But they are cheaper to "design"/manufacture as opposed to traditional gauges.you guys know how many cars I have had. Ford is at the highest level when it comes to TFT displays and all electrical options...my ferrari FF had the radio DIRECTLY out of a dodge caravan...not a lie...they were identical units. The ferrari guys would bitch about it ALL THE TIME...the bentayga had it's stereo from a base model VW Atlas.
The vette had a great stereo TFT as well...it was just way smaller...at night the DH is insane with that screen...really like it.
I'm not saying it's low quality, they're very high quality. And for you a guy who always has a new car they make sense and work great. But they are cheaper to "design"/manufacture as opposed to traditional gauges.
Sorry I was referring to modern dash cluster gauges that use CANbus. Since at least obd2.Behind the screen is a cpu with programming connected to a network of wires and modules, CANbus etc.
I don’t think traditional gauges are a real comparison unless you ignore the underlying tech.