Ford's Twin-Fuel 'Bobcat' Engine Could Replace Power Stroke Diesels

[ABoyAndHisToys]

Originally Posted by BigKid

Sounds good, BUT, slap that engine in the F150s and SUVs, not the Super Duty. Or let it replace the 5.4 triton in the superdutys.

I agree!!!!!

[6point0damn2004]

you will never be able to completely get rid of the diesel engine in trucks. The need for it is aliv and well. The concept is great as far as them trying to be innovative, but stick with diesels, they're proven and reliable

[fishingjred73]

Originally Posted by rdc

Sounds complex. Fuel pump for gasoline, fuel pump for E85, port injection for gasoline, direct injection for E85, computer to control it all, lots of parts to break, ...

I guess the KISS principle is a fading memory.

I think the KISS principle went out the window along time ago when EPA and CARB mandates came in the picture.

[farmboy7.3]

but guys just think what the aftermarket could do if it was in a f150 or sport utility now that would be nice

[GoFastPadre]

Originally Posted by rdc

Here's one I like ...

Inside Bruce Crower’s Six-Stroke Engine: AutoWeek Magazine

Both very interestin articles. I also agree that the "Bobcat" does not have the "stuff" to displace a diesel for the simple fact that the diesel has far and away more potential than ethanol based fuel. In face ethanol fuel is the biggest farc to come down the pike!

[carnival owner mikey]

any one know if this is brand new tech or not?

[96redstroker]

thats good for the ozone and crap. i see that motor being put in mustangs simply for the power potential it has. i agree with bryan on his point pulling a 14k trailer up a hill with a gasser?? i dont think anyone as seen a fuel guage move so fast or a truck pulling a hill that slow haha

[Dirk]

Meh. Is anyone here old enough to remember the LAST thing Ford called "bobcat"???

I bet this will explode the same way. Oh yeah, Not diesel.

[Jake]

Why not direct inject the gasoline too? Why don't they make a direct injection compression ignition gasser?

[highland512]

I wrote a paper on these engines in high school, I'm afraid this might be a diesel killer