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Originally Posted by Jicata
Cubic Inches.
Both my cars are small blocks.
Camaro = 376
Mustang = 305
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Pretty sure the new 5.0 in the Mustang is 302 cubic inches (actually a 4.951L engine)
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Originally Posted by helmincamaro
idk about you... but this is what I call a big block:
710 cubic inches per cylinder (20 cylinders).... so roughly a 14,200 cubic inch engine, oh and they come with single or twin turbos and push 6,000hp at around 950rpms. Just as a reference, I'm 6'-2" and if I'm standing with my feet level with the bottom of the oil pan.... I'd need a step stool to look eye level at the valve covers. Don't think about trying to fit it under your hood, it weighs over 16 tons.  |
So...about 30,000+ lb-ft of torque? Call I can say is
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Originally Posted by DGthe3
They are, but its not because there is some new 'medium block' being used. There are no longer any big blocks being built by GM, and I assume Ford and Chrysler have stopped as well. They still make big block crate engines, but nothing comes from the factory with them anymore. Everything is based off small block architecture.
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Ford actually had 3 different V8 blocks (all of which are defunct now). I think they only used 2 of them by the 90s. The modulars replaced both (with the 4.6L and 5.4L replacing the small block Fords, and the 6.8L V10 replacing the 460 in the super duty F-series trucks). I think 1998 was the last year for the 460 big block, and 2000 was the last year of the 302 small block. Anyone know for sure???
Not sure about the Chrysler engines. I don't think the new hemi shares anything with any of the older Chrysler engines. Anyone know what the Viper's V10 was derived from?