Favorite V8 engines

Glady86 · « **Reply #20 on:** 16 Jul 2024, 03:50 pm »

Ford Predator and Coyote, Dodge Hemi.

Predator 5.2 liter supercharged engine used in the GT 500, 760 horsepower from the factory!

twitch54 · « **Reply #21 on:** 18 Jul 2024, 01:13 pm »

Quote from: Glady86 on 16 Jul 2024, 03:50 pm

Ford Predator and Coyote, Dodge Hemi.

Predator 5.2 liter supercharged engine used in the GT 500, 760 horsepower from the factory!

I'm old school, 715 HP N/A.............

It is what was in my '86 Monte Carlo, long gone but not forgotten

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #22 on:** 4 May 2025, 12:18 pm »

This is a very interesting race Ford V8 engine from 1968.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuE6YtivHKg&ab_channel=BrianLohnes

ketchup · « **Reply #23 on:** 4 May 2025, 02:19 pm »

427 SOHC Cammer
Boss 429
Boss 302
LS
SBF
And the Godzilla is pretty cool

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #24 on:** 4 May 2025, 02:29 pm »

My favor in cars and bikes are SOHC command, they are more reliable than the DOCH and have a nicer sound.

nlitworld · « **Reply #25 on:** 4 May 2025, 02:33 pm »

Not in a car, but this is in my dad's boat. Chevy 572 with twin superchargers. Oooof, that thing can move, and chug the gas like a frat house party. But the sound that thing has is monstrous.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #26 on:** 4 May 2025, 03:34 pm »

Chevy 571 in a Camaro SS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MndoKnIMMA&t=2s&ab_channel=Bobsgarage

Scott F. · « **Reply #27 on:** 4 May 2025, 07:35 pm »

I've had a number of US and European V8s over the years, both big and small blocks. By a large margin, I prefer the 4.7 V8 (sourced by Ferrari) in my GTC. Red lines at 7500 RPM, produces a modest 460(ish) HP, makes tons of torque and is quite simply, the best sounding car on the street.

When it comes to simplicity, I'll take a 5.0L ford with a carburetor.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #28 on:** 4 May 2025, 07:41 pm »

What is the more reliable american V8?

ketchup · « **Reply #29 on:** 5 May 2025, 12:44 am »

Quote from: FullRangeMan on 4 May 2025, 07:41 pm

What is the more reliable american V8?

Probably the LS.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #30 on:** 5 May 2025, 03:39 am »

Seems the GM LS engines are sport car engines, what dont seems robust to reach high mileage. IMO

motorcitym3 · « **Reply #31 on:** 5 May 2025, 11:48 am »

5.2L Flat plane VooDoo

dpatters · « **Reply #32 on:** 5 May 2025, 02:13 pm »

6.2 liter. 495HP and 470 lbs. ft. torque.

Don P

Jeff_From_Michigan · « **Reply #33 on:** 5 May 2025, 03:34 pm »

Quote from: dpatters on 5 May 2025, 02:13 pm

6.2 liter. 495HP and 470 lbs. ft. torque.

Don P

Dang, Don - that is one gorgeous ride. I might be in the minority, but to me, the current Corvette is the best-looking (and best engineered) in its long and storied history.

Looking at those numbers, they are incredibly close to one of my favorite V-8's, the 392 Hemi.

Vette: 6.2L, 495 HP, 470 lb. ft. torque.
Hemi: 6.4L, 485 HP, 475 lb. ft. torque.

My brother put one in his '59 New Yorker back in 1981, and it was a quite impressive looking and performing ride. Not the fastest off the line (VERY heavy car), but it absolutely crushed it from 80-120mph.

ketchup · « **Reply #34 on:** 5 May 2025, 04:03 pm »

Quote from: FullRangeMan on 5 May 2025, 03:39 am

Seems the GM LS engines are sport car engines, what dont seems robust to reach high mileage. IMO

LSs are used in everything from trucks, SUVs, vans, Vettes, Camaros, CTS-Vs, G8s, Caprices, SSs, you name it. There are millions of them out there and they regularly go 200K without a problem.

dpatters · « **Reply #35 on:** 5 May 2025, 04:37 pm »

Quote from: Jeff_From_Michigan on 5 May 2025, 03:34 pm

Dang, Don - that is one gorgeous ride. I might be in the minority, but to me, the current Corvette is the best-looking (and best engineered) in its long and storied history.

Looking at those numbers, they are incredibly close to one of my favorite V-8's, the 392 Hemi.

Vette: 6.2L, 495 HP, 470 lb. ft. torque.
Hemi: 6.4L, 485 HP, 475 lb. ft. torque.

My brother put one in his '59 New Yorker back in 1981, and it was a quite impressive looking and performing ride. Not the fastest off the line (VERY heavy car), but it absolutely crushed it from 80-120mph.

Thanks Jeff, I had a 2016 C7 which was a great car, but the 2025 C8 is a different beast.
0-60mph in 2.8 seconds. Top speed 194mph
Here’s a pic of the C7.

Don P

Craig Young · « **Reply #36 on:** 5 May 2025, 04:54 pm »

Later today I am doing a value estimate on my Black Rousch F150 with a supercharged Coyote . It's a 2017 xlt 4x4 and I just broke 1100 miles.

dpatters · « **Reply #37 on:** 5 May 2025, 05:52 pm »

Quote from: motorcitym3 on 5 May 2025, 11:48 am

5.2L Flat plane VooDoo

I’ve always been a Corvette guy, but that’s a really nice ride. 5.2L flat plane very similar to 5.5L flat plane in Corvette Z06. Although 670HP in Z06 vs 526HP in Ford

Enjoy your ride!

Don P

twitch54 · « **Reply #38 on:** 19 Jun 2025, 12:53 pm »

and the HP keeps climbing, albeit with the help of electricity !

https://www.corvetteforum.com/how-tos/slideshows/america-s-hypercar-1-250hp-corvette-zr1x-revealed-not-a-zora-995944

Bodhi · « **Reply #39 on:** 24 Jul 2025, 08:48 am »

I like the Roush-built 427 engines fitted to the Officially licensed Eleanor Mustangs by Fusion Motor Company in the US. The engine below makes 560HP and 540lb ft of torque, but is capable of 750HP.