Just as the title says. I just wanted to get everyones input on the best motor stock for stock and the best for modding, reliability, strongest, which can support the most power, etc.
4.6 has a much stronger block than the 5.0
4.6 is a smoother more efficient engine
5.0 is the bang for the buck motor if building it naturally aspirated
4.6 sucks to build naturally aspirated, too expensive and doesnt yield enough gains
Both are very reliable when taken care of
5.0 has a gargantuan aftermarket, the 4.6 (2v) is strong, but not strong enough to impose low prices
Both sound great
5.0 for ease to work on, 4.6 is only a little more complicated with the OHC setup
5.0 has tons of tourqe right off the line, 4.6 makes it grunt high in the RPM range
Blow up a 5.0 on Friday, go pick up a low mile shortblock for a few hundred bucks and have it running by Sunday night
Blow up a 4.6 on Friday, cry, bring out the plastic, bend over/grab ankles, have running by Sunday night ready to sell on Monday morning!!!
Find me a 4.6 motor that can handle more HP and make more HP than a 347 stroker motor with twin 76mm turbos.
find a 281 engine that can make the same power as a stroked 347 with the same mods.....yes this is a logical comparison.
Find me a 4.6 motor that can handle more HP and make more HP than a 347 stroker motor with twin 76mm turbos.
impossible 347 more dicplacement more power hypothetically if they are the same mods.
was your argument, not mine. remind's me of LS1 owner's arguments. Well no $hit u get more out of mods - you have a 5.7L and i have a 4.6L...