Best "X" Litre Engine

"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve) 05/02/2014 at 13:19 • Filed to: Best X Litre

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3.5

This was an asked number and one that really opens the possibilities of results.

My answer is obvious if you have been following my Brilliant Ideas post and my Oppo Confession. The Twin Turbocharged 3.5 Litre Eco-Boost Ford V6 engine.

This saviour of an engine has brought to life Fords in the best of ways. It has made people forget about V8 Pickup trucks, it made the Flex the cheapest fast wagon, the Explorer the 7 seater hotrod, the MKS the ultimate sleeper, and the MKT the ultimate Wagon Sleeper. I mean, what can 365 HP and 420 Torques can't do for you.

Anon > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 13:22

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Sorry but I'm gonna have to go with the Maserati 3.5 litre on this one.

CPT Speedbump > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 13:24

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Nissan VQ35!!! :D On Wards top 10 engines for 6 consecutive years, and used in Murano's, Pathfinder's, Infiniti's, Renault's, etc, and of course, the Fairlady herself :D

Vicente Esteve > Anon 05/02/2014 at 13:29

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That is beautiful

Vicente Esteve > CPT Speedbump 05/02/2014 at 13:30

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It was just a matter of time this came up. Great answer! Ive actually tried it in the worst vehicle it would come. The Quest...

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 13:34

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I nominate the fuck out of the 3.5EB as well, entirely because I own one. And I would add these are 350 tq in transverse applications (expl., sho, flex). But! With a tune these gain all the torque's AND MORE that they left on the table when compared to the F-150. For 600 dollars you can gain something bonkers like 50hp and 70tq's out of this engine, with proven reliability and a transmission that has more than enough headroom (6F55). Personally I am adding downpipes on top of that (~$700) Good for another healthy gain, putting me close to the 450hp mark at the crank. With a 0-60 that's likely to come in just under 4 seconds. I'll SHO those stock Vette's and Mustang GT's at the track this summer :P

Vicente Esteve > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 05/02/2014 at 13:38

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You'll SHO Them who's runs the SHO!

Opposite Locksmith > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 13:43

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My 2.5 liter EJ flat four makes exactly 365 hp 420 tq (not stock of course)

I'm honestly just bitter that the Audi turbo 5 won the best 2.5 liter when the ej is so widely used and loved

Vicente Esteve > Opposite Locksmith 05/02/2014 at 13:47

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Hahah yeah, I just chose it for my VAG love. But also, I was surprised they didn't scourge me for not choosing the Subaru engine.

Milky > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 13:48

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Sorry but nope.

3.5L quad turbo V12

(engine shot @ 0:50)

600hp out 3.5 liters is amazing by today's standards, I can't even imagine what people said in 1992.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 13:52

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Senna knew.

Opposite Locksmith > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 13:55

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I wish it got direct injection before they downsized their flat engines

CPT Speedbump > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 13:58

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I did say I'd vote for it on one of your other posts :) I have a Z, and my mum hahs a Murano..a lot more fun in the Z, haha

YSI-what can brown do for you > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 14:04

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I win.

Possibly better than the Ferrari. . .

Vicente Esteve > Milky 05/02/2014 at 14:06

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I. I. I think you are right

Vicente Esteve > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 05/02/2014 at 14:07

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/respect

Vicente Esteve > Opposite Locksmith 05/02/2014 at 14:08

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Direct Injection would make to many wonders to engines.

Vicente Esteve > CPT Speedbump 05/02/2014 at 14:09

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Hahah the Murano is the bastard child of the X-Trail and the Z

Vicente Esteve > YSI-what can brown do for you 05/02/2014 at 14:10

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those revs...

CPT Speedbump > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 14:13

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It's also stupidly heavy, I mean..the Z isn't a lightweight, but the Murano feels just gutless by comparison...Decent at towing though, just looks completely hilarious with a trailer or a VW Beetle being towed behind it, haha

Milky > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 14:17

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4age20vsilvertop > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 14:25

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I'll leave this here:

Vicente Esteve > CPT Speedbump 05/02/2014 at 14:35

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Hahah yeah, you need the 5.7 V8 to make it NISMO. Whooopps Another Brilliant Idea, thanks man!

Vicente Esteve > Milky 05/02/2014 at 14:36

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wow, I didn't want to start this.

Vicente Esteve > 4age20vsilvertop 05/02/2014 at 14:37

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Don't you dare try and take it back.

4age20vsilvertop > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 15:34

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You're probably right, too much awesome for one thread.

CPT Speedbump > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 17:19

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I kinda want a 6.2 ;) or just stroke this out to a 3.8...not sure what to do yet -.- Tires and wheels are next, hopefully LSD and coilovers soon after, big brakes, other various suspension parts, then engine... N/A? TT? S/C? Swap? I am undecided. Thennnn, rip out the interior, cage, race seats, and replace parts with carbon fiber parts.

scleco > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 19:00

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I like this one.

Vicente Esteve > CPT Speedbump 05/02/2014 at 19:13

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THEN CONVERTIBLE IT!

Vicente Esteve > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 19:13

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Wait, no thats not right.

CPT Speedbump > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 19:20

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Lol, I don't like the look of the vert's, do wonder what it would look like with just a removable roof panel though...like what Exige's have.

Vicente Esteve > CPT Speedbump 05/02/2014 at 19:21

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Targa Murano? Id drive that.

CPT Speedbump > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 19:23

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I'm talking about the Z, lol :P

Vicente Esteve > CPT Speedbump 05/02/2014 at 19:25

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Hahah I thought we were talking about the Murano ALL the time. When you told me LSDs and swaps and carbon fibre I was like: This dude is going to have the most badass Murano! Hahaha oh god

AMC/Renauledge > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 19:35

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Buick/Rover V8:

CPT Speedbump > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 19:37

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Lol, the Murano is my mums :P Pretty sure she's keeping it stock..probably not keeping it at all, I imagine she'll get soemthing else in the next few years. I meanwhile want to turn the Z into a full on race car..and also buy a truck to DD and tow the Z with..because the Beetle isn't reliable enough to DD all the time, and it has virtually no heater..and I live in Colorado.. and the Beetle can't tow..well..anything, haha

Vicente Esteve > AMC/Renauledge 05/02/2014 at 19:39

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That was going to be my choice, but the only cool car it went in was the Rover P5 Coupé

Vicente Esteve > CPT Speedbump 05/02/2014 at 19:40

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Hahah I understand. I would suggest a Pro-4X Frontier half cab with Stick and V6. You know, to keep bran loyalty.

AMC/Renauledge > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 19:44

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Really?

It was in the Morgan Plus 8 and TVR 350i, as well. The P6B was pretty cool, as were the old Range Rovers.

CPT Speedbump > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 19:45

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If it could tow that much weight though is the question, lol. A Titan would work, but depending what I do with the motor, like if I left the VQ in it, I'd want to rip the VK out of the Titan and put it in the Z..and then I wouldnt be able to tow it, lol. But if I LS swap it or something, a Titan could work..just not sure on the Frontier or Taco's towing capacity, and the Z being heavy.

Vicente Esteve > AMC/Renauledge 05/02/2014 at 19:47

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Oh damn, I did some research and just found out about it! my bad, soooo BRITISH

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 23:44

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Dodge's old 3.5 V6, duh.

I'm kidding. Like so hard.

It's Ford's 3.5EB

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/02/2014 at 23:48

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Hahah I was all Hey! someone who actually thinks a pre-pentastar non 4.0 litre 6 cylinder chrysler is good!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/02/2014 at 23:50

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It's an okay engine, it really is. It moves the Avenger R/T I drive sometimes really well actually. But there's better out there.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/03/2014 at 00:15

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I bet it does. The way I see it, its like a return of the Jetta VR(sex)6 type of compact cars with V6 engines.