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Old 02-13-2010, 02:19 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Default The Ford Engine Technology Good Enough For The Nissan GT-R

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Originally Posted by Xan View Post
Future proof on a Ford means they are able to add technology to it today, so that it is on par with others... They just decided not to put in on and instead call it future proof...

To bad Ford's future is other OEM's past... So you don't win anything..
I'm not much of a car guy, but when I read your comments on Ford, like any patriotic American (who was born in Mexico ) I was compelled to post an article I read on Jalopnik.com in regards to plasma-transferred wire arc (PTWA).

The Ford Engine Technology Good Enough For The Nissan GT-R - Shelby GT500 - Jalopnik

It basically involves blowing a fine mist of molten steel at high speed onto a rough surface and then honing that surface into a perfect cylinder bore.

Apparently, Nissan was impressed enough with this technology that they obtained license from Ford to incorporate on its GTR.

I guess Ford still can compete on some levels.

Martin
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