Ford Class C's with 6.2L V8 in 2017
This article is from March. Maybe it was discussed back then. http://www.trucktrend.com/news/1603-2017-ford-e-series-chassis-cutaway-get-6-2l-v-8-option-upgrades-for-transit-lineup/ More power...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:pnichols wrote:I never understood why they did not put the 3-valve 3.8L in the E-Series. Unless of course, it was going to require a massive amount of work to the firewall and all of the underdash wiring/plumbing.
... like the current 6.8L V10 had to be (i.e. 3-valves in the truck version and 2-valves in the van version)
It's because of space limitations. I think it's because the three valve heads are physically larger and the hole in the frame of an E series isn't big enough for them--something rather more basic than just dashboard changes. Even if it could fit in, it would cut down on the foot space for the driver and passenger which is already none too generous.
It might instead be because of space for a radiator of adequate cooling capacity...Ford wasn't too specific beyond saying it was due to space constraints. I'm sure they would be happy to only have one version of the engine to build and keep track of.
