turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 22y 2m 24d Location: Toowoomba Posted 27/08/04 04:36 PM Share Posted 27/08/04 04:36 PM Best engine and ktford will flame me was the supra twin turbo modded to 400rwkw, the first turbo car I ever drove and was capable of 4.0sec flat 0-100.Worst engine I ever drove datsun 120yDazza. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12554-your-favourite-engine-best-worst/page/2/#findComment-159072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
plonky The Bionic Man - half man-half titanium Member 1,766 Member For: 22y 1m 10d Location: Dodge Scat Pack Posted 27/08/04 06:27 PM Share Posted 27/08/04 06:27 PM Good topic !The best engines I have had can be broken down into categoriesI would have to say the best big block engine of all time is the 426 HEMI. Nothing comes close. (I have only even been a passenger in a HEMI powered "Cuda and it was an unforgettable experience) However as far as overall tuneability and performance (as well as the most awesome distinctive sound) I couldn't go past the B/RB series of Chrysler big block engines (383/440)These beasties are just an awesome motor and built with all the good gear straight from the factory such as steel cranks, huge valves and ports, hi flo manifolds etc.I was getting an easy 320 Kw at the rear wheels with only changes in valve size, camshaft, exhaust and a 700cfm Holley on an Edelbrock single plane. As far as sound goes, the 440 has a mean distinctive sound (listen to the black Dodge Charger in Bullit, you will hear the definitive Chrysler Big Block sound)As far as small blocks go, I am super impressed with the 351 Cleveland. I have had quite a few of them (two GT's - XY and XA RPO83 as well as my XCGXL, 4 spd, XY ute) though I do think the 289/302 Windsor is a better all round motor.The Fords have a distinctive firing order and this is why they sound so hot.The twin cam six in my Mercedes would have to be one of the nicest engines for power delivery/torque/sound etc that I have driven. I just remember though, that parts were expensive for it (especially water pumps and viscous fans)At the end of the day though, if I had to pick just one engine it would have to be an RB Series Chrysler big block, even if only for the humungous power/torque output.The 289 Windsor is an extremely close second. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12554-your-favourite-engine-best-worst/page/2/#findComment-159078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 2m 2d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 27/08/04 10:13 PM Share Posted 27/08/04 10:13 PM The hottest sound I've driven would be my 4V 351, tunnel rammed with 12.5:1 compression going all the way to 7800rpm, many times, being backed by an Allfsat 4800 convertor just topped it off. That was about 9 years ago. It's been replaced by a 460 which just sounds so big, only about 350hp but the torque is MASSIVE.More recently a mate's Mach 1 Mustang has a Clevo which produces about 550hp on Optimax/Ultimate & sounds as fast as it goes, totally streetable & horn to steer.Then there is always the good old '03 f250 with it's Power Stroke 7.3 engine producing 684Nm's in stock form, it sounds great to just stand on it & listen to the Torque push her along.Worst engine, B27E, Volvo 2.7 litre alloy hunk of sh*t. I had two corrode out on me before I chucked a 350 into the old 264.Worst sounding generally, 6cyl Chargers with dual systems, there used to be a few down the Coast when we were being a nuisance there also, GUYS YOUR CARS SOUNDED sh*tHOUSE.Anything supercharged sounds incredible, but I haven't got to drive one, yet!!!!Scottyp.s. turb06, you are correct, Toymotor, please get a life!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12554-your-favourite-engine-best-worst/page/2/#findComment-159094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpy What's happening? Lifetime Members 1,605 Member For: 22y 5m 15d Gender: Male Location: Steel City, NSW Posted 27/08/04 11:34 PM Share Posted 27/08/04 11:34 PM I love the sound of my Triumph 955cc triple. Makes the hairs on my neck stand up whenever it screams around towards 10K rpm. Sounds magic, especially with my non-adr compliant pipe on it.Not as quick as the Jappers, but is a totally unique sound. Go the Poms! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12554-your-favourite-engine-best-worst/page/2/#findComment-159107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest casgeroth Guests Posted 28/08/04 12:04 AM Share Posted 28/08/04 12:04 AM 1. Favourite that I've actually driven would be my last car. An ED XR8. *sigh* I wish I didn't have to sell that car. With a 2.5 to 3inch exhaust, the V8 sounded beautiful. I'd drive around most of the time with the window down :o 2. Worst engine, the car that I replaced the XR8 with. A 93 Magna auto 4cyl piece of sh*t. Holy crap I hate that car.Nicest sounding engine that I've never had the privilege of using? The V-twin in a Ducati 916. Ohhh baby they sound nice. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12554-your-favourite-engine-best-worst/page/2/#findComment-159111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasQLD Lifetime Members 1,197 Member For: 22y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: Albany Creek QLD Posted 28/08/04 03:51 AM Share Posted 28/08/04 03:51 AM My M5 isnt too bad either! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12554-your-favourite-engine-best-worst/page/2/#findComment-159157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NT TURBO Member 1,128 Member For: 22y 2m 4d Gender: Male Location: Darwin NT Posted 28/08/04 04:05 AM Share Posted 28/08/04 04:05 AM 400ci Ford Galaxie, I had the privelige to drive had an awesome sound when you opened it up.I've always loved the V8 sound but this Turbo has a pretty good note, from a low rumble to the whoooop when you nail it, for a stocky its not bad. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12554-your-favourite-engine-best-worst/page/2/#findComment-159160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 29/08/04 01:08 AM Share Posted 29/08/04 01:08 AM Vee-Dub beetle? :wacko: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12554-your-favourite-engine-best-worst/page/2/#findComment-159364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 29/08/04 03:26 AM Share Posted 29/08/04 03:26 AM KEN 24T said: Vee-Dub beetle? After you put tractors on it,knock the centre baffle out the bulb type of muffler,they sound siht hot,mine did..Taking the baffels out of my honda 750 4,oh baby what a sound that was.and all those gears to go up and down in,pitty fcuken cars kept hitting mevik Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12554-your-favourite-engine-best-worst/page/2/#findComment-159396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex13bt Member 38 Member For: 21y 4m 16d Posted 29/08/04 06:11 AM Share Posted 29/08/04 06:11 AM The best engine would have to be in the Honda S2000. You can drive it sedately and its just like any other 2L, but when you put the boot in it takes on a completely difference character.The worst would have to be a Suzuki outboard motor. Nothing but trouble. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12554-your-favourite-engine-best-worst/page/2/#findComment-159432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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