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Originally Posted by Sleeperz
2011 Ford Explorer SUV
Explorer's available advanced 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 delivers the power of a normally aspirated V6 without compromising four-cylinder fuel economy. Aimed at the SUV buyer whose top priority is fuel economy, this turbocharged and intercooled I-4 engine delivers a projected 237 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 250 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,700 through 4,000 rpm. The EcoBoost employs direct injection of gasoline, Ti-VCT, direct-acting mechanical bucket (DAMB) valve lifters and four valves per cylinder.
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What exactly does this have to do with the thread?
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Originally Posted by Dimman
Hmmm... Will Toyota be willing to risk a super-anticipated new vehicle launch with an unproven new engine? We will see...
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Define unproven? On the contrary, why would they risk putting an archaic engine in the car? Car companies don't really give you cars hoping that you mod them and boost the crap out of them. Metallurgy has come a long way from the days of the 3S and JZ engines. Toyota does continue to build their engines with a wide margin for error.... the Aluminum metal matric block 2ZZs have been seeing up to 500hp. I wouldn't worry too much.