Thread: Lion Engine in F Truck

hmm, i might have to buy one

Originally Posted by Eevo

hmm, i might have to buy one

That is for the US. Don't know if we will see the the petrol units, But it might be good for us with the 3.0 powerstroke. I'm thinking we will see them as the next ranger is also an amarok and I doubt vw will want to drop the v6 diesel.

Originally Posted by Discodicky

Slightly off subject, I saw in Geeveston (Tas) today a QLD registered RH Drive NISSAN TITAN XD American truck similar to F250 etc . It had a Cummins engine and when I commented that it appeared slightly smaller than an F truck he agreed and said it was known as a 5/8ths truck! Never heard that expression before! Still was a 4X4 but not so huge and overpowering as an F truck/RAM etc. He said it was last of the series with Cummins and they all have the V8 Patrol petrol engine now. Still prefer my D4!

Sounds like a mate of mine, he's down there doing reconnaissance for Targa Tasmania. He has the Titan for towing his "boat" (Nissan R33 GT-R)

Originally Posted by justinc

The twin turbo 4.4 diesel v8 in my L322 was originally destined for north America for their F trucks and commercials. Typically, the septics decided a "gas" engine was more appealing...🤬😫

Yes and the "gas" or petrol engine for the D3 is the Ford_Cologne_V6_engine, same as used in the Ford Explorer "

2005–2009

Land Rover LR3

The Land Rover version of the cast iron engine block has different motor mount castings/machined surfaces for the motor mounts and the left mount engine knock sensor, plus the engine girdle (upper oil pan) has a threaded hole drilled and tapped for an engine oil temperature sensor." from Ford Cologne V6 engine - Wikipedia

Ford Exploder you mean😃

Lady we know at pony club just bought a Ranger new..had the choice of the 2l bi turbo or last of the 3.2l 5 cyl 6 speed (argh) models.

She agonised about the choice but in the end the salesman said for the long term ie beyond the 5 yr warranty the 5cyl was the better bet for towing durability.

He told her the 2l bi turbo was proving unpopular with new car buyers and as a result Ford would be soon releasing a v6 turbo diesel model ...guessing the Lion engine...AND a petrol engine from the Mustang.

Friend did not know which petrol engine that would be tho.

Anyone know?

Originally Posted by INter674

Lady we know at pony club just bought a Ranger new..had the choice of the 2l bi turbo or last of the 3.2l 5 cyl 6 speed (argh) models.

She agonised about the choice but in the end the salesman said for the long term ie beyond the 5 yr warranty the 5cyl was the better bet for towing durability.

He told her the 2l bi turbo was proving unpopular with new car buyers and as a result Ford would be soon releasing a v6 turbo diesel model ...guessing the Lion engine...AND a petrol engine from the Mustang.

Friend did not know which petrol engine that would be tho.

Anyone know?

I thought all new model rangers had the 8sp box. Daughter is trying to convince me to buy her 6sp so she can upgrade to the 8sp new model.

Bulletman

Bi turbo is 10 speed...the old model 5 cyl is 6.

I also thought her car would be 8 spped..but it said 6 on the side. I advised fitting a cooler as she hauls some big arsed horses!

She said the bi turbo 10 speed drove real nice but figured there's no replacement for displacement so shelled out 57k for the old model.

Looking at the Ranger I think our much cheaper D4 250kw 8 speed is waaay better value....and it tows like a dream☺

At least she got a full warranty tho which could come in handy given the 6 speed reputation for running hot and having valve body issues if over cooked.

Still would like to know what petrol option Ford is looking at.