Wrecker Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) 7.3 idi here. What a torquey monster...(and it is kinda fun to roll coal)Also, they're not a fuckaround to work on Edited October 16, 2015 by Wrecker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llamapotamus Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Wankel rotaries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 RB series and the Boxer engines are my fave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Husky Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Wow this isn't an easy question to answer. So many different engines for so many different applications. Even the various makes have good aspects specific to that brand's own vehicles.GM - 350 Cubic Inch Displacement Small Block V-8 - Parts for this widely popular engine are really abundant and modifications are easy.to find.Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth/MOPAR - 318 Cubic Inch Displacement V-8 - This was the engine for most Dodge Pickup trucks from the 1970's oil embargo days until 2007 or so. It was a solid power-plant, I had one in a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 and it was tough as nails and lasted over 180,000 miles. It had good mid-range torque. The 20 MPH to 50 MPH range in my Ram 1500 was where it was a monster.Ford - 351 Cubic Inch Displacement Windsor V-8 - this is Ford's answer to the GM small block and it is a beast as well. My brother had one of these in his 1991 Ford Bronco 4x4 and it was tough as nails and had power to throw around.Toyota - 4.5 Litre Displacement I-6 (or L-6) 24-Valve DOHC (Toyota's FZ series) - It was in the Land Cruisers between 1984 and 2009 and the only Land Cruiser models I would consider owning. it was quite innovative for its time, when it was introduced, with one of the first iterations of Variable Valve Timing. Jeep - 4.0 Litre I-6 (or L-6) - It was an engine whose previous iterations (258 or 282 Cubic Inch I-6's) and pedigrees persisted from the 1960's through part of the 2000's. It is a good engine, sold millions, and strictly speaking, isn't terribly difficult to tear down and repair, something I rather enjoy about it.Modern GM 5.3 Litre is a good modern V-8. The one in my 2008 Suburban gives it enough punch, I think if I were in a race between my former 1997 Ram 1500 (with comparable wear and tear, and modifications) and in my 2008 Suburban, I think the Suburban would beat the Ram. But like a Chimpanzee trying to work an algebra problem, I am totally lost when I open the hood on it. The modern engines have gotten much too sophisticated for shade-tree mechanics to repair in their garages.There are others, but these so far are my favorites. Edited October 16, 2015 by Skylar Husky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irreverent Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I've always been partial to "difference engines" myself. That said, nothing sounds better than a R-1340 Wasp running up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phausk Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I only know generic stuff about cars, and how internal combustion engines work. I uh, love American made v8s. They sound awesome and they produce a lot of torque. Squash dem dayam rice burners alright hyuck!They even go good in boats! Dunno much about v12s, but I love the sound of em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayonnaise Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Di Pietro engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrecker Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 i just remembered this video, fucking intense! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Husky Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 i just remembered this video, fucking intense!That is a great video. I also like this one: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irreverent Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Skylar, one of the last flying Lancaster Bombers goes over my house every weekend all summer long. Its the Canadian Warplane Hermitage Lanc, from Hamilton. And she's got 4 of those beautiful v-12 Merlins....its a sight and sound to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Husky Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Skylar, one of the last flying Lancaster Bombers goes over my house every weekend all summer long. Its the Canadian Warplane Hermitage Lanc, from Hamilton. And she's got 4 of those beautiful v-12 Merlins....its a sight and sound to hear!Wow! I bet the sound is fantastic. I have never heard the engines or seen them on a plane. I have seen a Super Unlimited Sand dragster with two of these engines on it during a Monster Truck Rally in like 1999 or so. It was called The Randy Canadian Its builder had used two Merlin V-12's in the design. The beast was so loud when the engines were revved up and roaring, my friends and I could not talk over it outside the Astrodome while it was running its qualifying rounds. Edited October 18, 2015 by Skylar Husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irreverent Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Wow! I bet the sound is fantastic. I have never heard the engines or seen them on a plane. The bomber was over the house about a half dozen times to-day. Not sure what they were doing, either practicing for Remembrance day or running a volunteer appreciation day. The B-26 was up and about too (that kite gives me wood!) , but I didn't see the squadron of Harvards (T-6 Texans for you Yanks) about. I was out in the back yard putting the last of the pool stuff away and ripping out the gardens. I tried 4 time to get video (they go over at the minimum 500 AGL) but by the time I got my gloves off, phone unlocked and focused, they were over the trees and gone. I'll get a video clip of the Lanc for you before the snow flies. Four Merlin's with props in course pitch and props in sync has to be heard to be believed.Here's a teaser: http://www.warplane.com/ about 20 min from my house, 10 min by air. Edited October 18, 2015 by Irreverent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rukh Whitefang Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Chevy guy here, gonna stick with old but good small block chevy engines. As well as the LS series engines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Geo Metro. The rustier the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauvignon Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Geo Metro. The rustier the better.That is not an engine. However, I have built an engine for one, and it was rusty as could be. Rocker panels were almost 100% spray foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 That is not an engine. However, I have built an engine for one, and it was rusty as could be. Rocker panels were almost 100% spray foam.It is an engine. The most best one ever. Great for trips to the lake for bass fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 The one that goes NYOOOOOOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 The one that goes NYOOOOOOMLol @ person who rides the bus every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauvignon Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 < Confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 < ConfusedMy Geo Metro has ZZ4 crate motor with turbo running 8 pounds of boost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauvignon Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 My Geo Metro has ZZ4 crate motor with turbo running 8 pounds of boost. Where did you get the adapter plate for the transaxle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 2 speed power glide homie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauvignon Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yo bro how u fit that in a Metro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yo bro how u fit that in a MetroChop and stretch - duh!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irreverent Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 2 speed power glide homie. Not your average rice burner..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Micky T's on the back. Braaaaaaap! Braaaaaaaaaaap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauvignon Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I must see pictures of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irreverent Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Micky T's on the back. Braaaaaaap! Braaaaaaaaaaap!Sounds like something "RL1" wouldn't be caught dead in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 What's an RL1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Not your average rice burner.....I thought that was pretty funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginpanther Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 @Skylar Husky Love your list, though I am disappointed you didn't mention the late great Ford 300 I-6. My 85 F-250 and 92 F-150 both had that engine and it just never, ever stopped."The modern engines have gotten much too sophisticated for shade-tree mechanics to repair in their garages." Yup, and this is by design. Before it was all about planned obsolescence, but that's old hat. In today's computer-driven world every manufacturer, all the way out to heavy equipment manufacturers like CAT and John Deere, have embraced the message of DRM all the things. They've come to realize that there's huge money to be made through their shops (which were always lucrative) if they can just keep people from doing their own repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Husky Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) @Skylar Husky Love your list, though I am disappointed you didn't mention the late great Ford 300 I-6. My 85 F-250 and 92 F-150 both had that engine and it just never, ever stopped."The modern engines have gotten much too sophisticated for shade-tree mechanics to repair in their garages." Yup, and this is by design. Before it was all about planned obsolescence, but that's old hat. In today's computer-driven world every manufacturer, all the way out to heavy equipment manufacturers like CAT and John Deere, have embraced the message of DRM all the things. They've come to realize that there's huge money to be made through their shops (which were always lucrative) if they can just keep people from doing their own repairs.To be honest, I have only ever worked on one of those. The Ford Pickup belongs to the mother of one of my furry friends. I have not done a whole lot with it but it does look like it could be an easier time to work on than most. This furry friend and his mother do not really know a whole bunch about engines, but her truck is tough as nails. It is a 1991 or 1992 and still runs so that is saying something. I like working on her mechanical stuff. She pays me with beer! LOL Edited October 22, 2015 by Skylar Husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellan Meig'h Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 My favorite engine has to be the FE series 427 Ford Side Oiler. Tough as nails, will make tons of power and it will do that all day long at WFO. My father ran these in a K Boat in the early 70's, needing very minimal wrenching requirements. yeah, they were big and a stock cast iron intake manifold needed a cherry picker to take it off the mill. You still can't dismiss its ability to make power. Holman and Moody made some big winning horsepower numbers for NASCAR with these mills.I still have two of them that I hung onto for years; one for a street rod project of some sort and one for a v-drive lake boat. They are on run stands and I run them once a month. I'm still looking for the right car & boat to put them in.As an aside, the Caddy 500 cid mill was a rip in a ski boat. I had a '71 Stevens Family Skier that was powered by a 500 Cadillac. It pulled harder out of the hole than my Sanger Family Ski ( a similar boat, owned both at the same time) with a 454 LS7 (supposedly 600 hp). The 500 cid Cadillac is lighter than a 350 Chevy and makes a great replacement for one in a 60's or early 70's Chev or GMC pickup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 my favourite engine is the steam engine by far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) my favourite engine is the steam engine by far Get on my Unreal 4 Engine level, pleb. >:C Edited October 28, 2015 by Mr. Fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Get on my Unreal 4 Engine level, pleb. >:C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrishaCat Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Unreal Engine 4 I hear is pretty gud. Edited November 7, 2015 by Battlechili 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azu Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I like the ones that get my car from A to B. Those ones are nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordo Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Pratt & Whitney R-2800. Hands down the best sounding engine around (with the 1340 and 985 in close trail). The first time I woke up one of these engines was awesome, then I got to do it three more times in succession (DC-6) Edited November 26, 2015 by Nordo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerMaster5 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 The Big Chief V8 from Mad Max is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luccus Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 *dusting off the topic* Whatever is build into this smart car. (Its a Hayabusa) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaende Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) Bussard ramjet. Either that, or a Chevy small-block. Edited March 21, 2016 by Xaende Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 The CAT 3406B: Dat fuel rack action at 0:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Venterus Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 The Ford Modulars for me, IF i ever manage to wear out of blow the 4.6L V8 in my 2007 mustang gt, i will swap it out with the identical 5.4L version since all the wiring harnesses and parts line up exactly the same, no changes needed, except a retune. And the fact ill have close to 340HP, and 400ft lbs in the car in Ported 3V configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilBear Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 6 hours ago, Xander Venterus said: The Ford Modulars for me, IF i ever manage to wear out of blow the 4.6L V8 in my 2007 mustang gt, i will swap it out with the identical 5.4L version since all the wiring harnesses and parts line up exactly the same, no changes needed, except a retune. And the fact ill have close to 340HP, and 400ft lbs in the car in Ported 3V configuration. Enjoy changing the spark plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 AMC engines ranging from 258 to 401 cubic inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Venterus Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) On 3/30/2016 at 8:53 PM, DevilBear said: Enjoy changing the spark plugs. Just did them today actually because one of them was causing a intermittent miss, they were still originals, if you follow the ford TSB ammended guide, its easy, if you dont, you may end up buying a new engine. Following the directions makes the difference, most shops try to do it fast, and that ends with either a stripped port, a broken plug half down in the cylinder, or a cracked port. Doing it by the book in this instance makes all the difference. Edited April 3, 2016 by Xander Venterus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphial Hebert Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 If we are talking stock from the factory...the original Buick 455 derived from the popular 430 of its era...and I'm talking the ones they put in the GSXs, not the down-graded emission ones. I also absolutely love the 445 Buick Nailhead setup...god I love them so much. I'm also a big fan of the Ford 429/460, and of course...any Chevy small block... If I had to choose though...the Buick Nailhead all day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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