Why did ford stop making the 5.0?

1911A1 · February 18th, 2007, 11:41 AM

Whats the difference between the 95 and 96 mustang besides obvious components? I was wondering what made ford go to a 4.6? Gas milage, more power?

Justincredible · February 18th, 2007, 11:45 AM

Better gas millage.

Tony_90fox · February 18th, 2007, 11:28 PM

Cause they are stupid! LOL

GreenFaleen · February 19th, 2007, 12:27 AM

better gas and so they could redesign it and release the beastly cammer

ReverendDexter · February 19th, 2007, 03:24 AM

From what I understand, it had nothing to do with power or gas mileage, but instead it was a corporate decision to minimize the number of different types of motors they were producing. They were already putting an OHC motor in the t-bird, so they dropped the pushrod smallblock (302s and 351s), and just made more mod motors.

You'll notice the last year of the pushrod motors corresponds nicely to the last year of the Bronco, (and the early release of the new bodystyle F-150) before they switched over the SUVs and pickups to the mod motor as well.

While I like my pushrods, in the end I guess the decision was for the better - getting 300hp out of a STOCK 4.6L is pretty damn good in my book.

ih8chevy · February 19th, 2007, 09:54 AM

thats pretty cool, i didnt kno that ford did that for that reason, i always thought that it was for power and gas. but oh well.

GTXRacing · February 19th, 2007, 03:15 PM

I will admit, I hate the fact the ACTUAL REAL 5.0's left the face of the earth, but i do like those modular 4.6's. It's like a rocket in a box

jasperstang308 · February 19th, 2007, 03:22 PM

they also did it for emissions reasons

TurboLX · February 19th, 2007, 04:18 PM

they brought back the 5.0's

February 18th, 2007, 11:41 AM	#1
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February 18th, 2007, 11:45 AM	#2
Justincredible Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Posts: 519	Better gas millage. __________________ 9.91@ 134mph 1/4 - 6.17@ 109mph 1/8th - 1.33 60' - Stock ECU & Stock Suspension......and getting faster . BIVENS RACE CARS FTMFW!!!

February 19th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#4
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February 19th, 2007, 03:24 AM	#5
ReverendDexter Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,800	From what I understand, it had nothing to do with power or gas mileage, but instead it was a corporate decision to minimize the number of different types of motors they were producing. They were already putting an OHC motor in the t-bird, so they dropped the pushrod smallblock (302s and 351s), and just made more mod motors. You'll notice the last year of the pushrod motors corresponds nicely to the last year of the Bronco, (and the early release of the new bodystyle F-150) before they switched over the SUVs and pickups to the mod motor as well. While I like my pushrods, in the end I guess the decision was for the better - getting 300hp out of a STOCK 4.6L is pretty damn good in my book. __________________ The Sacred Chao says "MU" Real racers turn corners... both ways... on the same track. MM Corner Carvers Crew, member #2

February 19th, 2007, 03:15 PM	#7
GTXRacing Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenville, Texas Posts: 734	I will admit, I hate the fact the ACTUAL REAL 5.0's left the face of the earth, but i do like those modular 4.6's. It's like a rocket in a box __________________ THE BEAST IS FOR SALE!!! GTX RACING & PERFORMACE CLUB OF TEXAS Meets and greets, drag racing and good eats, you know you want it. GTX Racing Tony P. 214-257-3635 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...vehicle&CID=43

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February 19th, 2007, 09:54 AM	#6
ih8chevy Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 151	thats pretty cool, i didnt kno that ford did that for that reason, i always thought that it was for power and gas. but oh well.

February 19th, 2007, 03:22 PM	#8
jasperstang308 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KY Posts: 120	they also did it for emissions reasons __________________ 1995 Mustang GT GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN EST.300-320RWHP 86 Notch Project 10's or Bust

February 19th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#9
TurboLX Banned 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@141.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,783	they brought back the 5.0's

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