Ford's new FR 9

[RedOak]

Looks like the new motor ran well for Matt and David at the Amp 500. Matt ran out of gas late and Ragan just got caught in the mess and the end. Wonder how the unrestricted version stacks up with Hendrick horsepower? I think it will take new power and the ability to make it stick to catch the rousch fenway boys up to the Hendrick cars. The new Dodge motor seems to have good top end power if you watch restarts and drag races off turn one and two at Martinsville. The Toyota's have great power especially in the Gibbs team.

 

[wannafbody]

Rumor has it it's just an LS6 with the serial numbers ground off.

 

[tenderloin]

LS6 Is that the GM designation for a boat anchor?

The "old" Ford motor had enough HP. The problem IMO has been the suspension. The fact that Elliot Sadler was able to run up front with his team running a Yates Ford for the first time says they know something about the suspension that is ahead of the Roush and Yates.

Most of the Fords ran better than they have in awhile. At least on this track they were real strong most of the day. Glad to see Jamie Mac win and Matt K helping him out.

It appears Yates got the new motor right as Matt was able to stay up front when it was time to go. It would have been interesting if he did not run out of gas the last few laps.

IMO those two were the class of the field at the end...

 

[Fatboymoe]

The FR 9 is much lighter and has a better cooling system. It will allow more tape for downforce and better weight distribution for the handling. Can't wait for the unrestricted motors to come online to see how they stack up against the other manufactures engines. Maybe they will be at Texas this weekend.

 

[RedOak]

It would be neat to see the new motor at Texas. That would be a tough test on the valve train.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: wannafbody
Rumor has it it's just an LS6 with the serial numbers ground off.


Ahhh, the LSx family. A Windsor with a skirted block and cathedral port heads.

 

[Ben99GT]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: wannafbody
Rumor has it it's just an LS6 with the serial numbers ground off.


Ahhh, the LSx family. A Windsor with a skirted block and cathedral port heads.


Have you seen the LS7 or L92 heads? Straight up SBF ripoff.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Ben99GT
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: wannafbody
Rumor has it it's just an LS6 with the serial numbers ground off.


Ahhh, the LSx family. A Windsor with a skirted block and cathedral port heads.


Have you seen the LS7 or L92 heads? Straight up SBF ripoff.

HAHAHHAHHA, gee, the resemblance is uncanny