The 272 made 162 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. All basic Ford products received this engine. The 292 engine gave Thunderbird and Mercury drivers 193 horsepower and 280 pound-feet.
In respect to this, is the Ford 292 a good engine?
Great engine while they are running good and I loved driving mine but rear main seal leaked bad and valve stem seal problems. Good torque and sound, but a heavy large block, I guess that is why they were superseded by the SBF engines.
Secondly, how do you identify a 312 Y block?
- 312 crankshafts typically have an identifying mark on the crankshaft flange. This cannot be seen if the engine is installed in the vehicle with an automatic transmission.
- 312 main caps are always marked ECZ , all other Y-Block main cap are marked EBU. This is the only positive way to identify a 312 block.
How do you tell a 292 from a 312?
The only way to positively tell a 292 from a 312 is the same way to tell a real blond. The 312 has ECZ mains caps, all the others are EBU.
What is the most reliable Ford engine?
The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is the best of all worlds. It has sufficient power, making 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, which is more than enough for most truck owners. It's the best-rated engine for fuel efficiency at up to 26mpg highway and 19mpg city.