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Rock36 · 10-26-2007, 08:19 AM

Ford does have some options with thier current platforms for quick responses.

It is concievable that a Mustang could get a N/A 4V DOHC 5.4L engine that already exits (think GT500 without the blower). This set up was actually used in the 2000 Cobra R and made 385hp and 385 ft-lbs of torque completely N/A.

Of course, 385hp is still shy of even the LS2, but it is something Ford could do immediately if they needed or wanted to. Other than that I am still counting on a new larger displacement engine line up in the next 3 years or so. I still expect a minor facelift in 09. The new Ford engines will come after the Camaro is on the streets I think.

If nothing else, Ford will have to offer displacement on demand and direct injection technology engines just to keep up, and they will. GM isn't the only company that will use or already uses these technologies.

As for a Nissan 370Z, well that will make 330hp. I say this because the new G37 (basically a four door Z) makes 330hp, and it has the same 3.7L engine that will make it into the 370Z

The GT-R is out on the horizon, but that car won't fill the market segment that the Camaro will be it.

10-26-2007, 08:19 AM	#21
Rock36 I just like V8s Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 919	Ford does have some options with thier current platforms for quick responses. It is concievable that a Mustang could get a N/A 4V DOHC 5.4L engine that already exits (think GT500 without the blower). This set up was actually used in the 2000 Cobra R and made 385hp and 385 ft-lbs of torque completely N/A. Of course, 385hp is still shy of even the LS2, but it is something Ford could do immediately if they needed or wanted to. Other than that I am still counting on a new larger displacement engine line up in the next 3 years or so. I still expect a minor facelift in 09. The new Ford engines will come after the Camaro is on the streets I think. If nothing else, Ford will have to offer displacement on demand and direct injection technology engines just to keep up, and they will. GM isn't the only company that will use or already uses these technologies. As for a Nissan 370Z, well that will make 330hp. I say this because the new G37 (basically a four door Z) makes 330hp, and it has the same 3.7L engine that will make it into the 370Z The GT-R is out on the horizon, but that car won't fill the market segment that the Camaro will be it.