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Ok then, the Boss 260.
Ford decided to start using the modular engines here in late 2002/early 2003.
The 5.4 3 valve is the base V8 engine, which is now about to be dropped here.
The 5.4 4 valve comes as either a Boss 260 (in the XR8 range) or Boss 290 (in the GT sedan or Pursuit Ute). The 260 and 290 is the kilowatt rating, which equates to 350hp and 390hp. The blocks are cast iron, straight from your truck range, and the heads are designed on the '03 Cobra R, I believe.
Ford engineers here got their minds into practise, and came up with this combo, even after being advised by the powers that be, at Ford US HQ, that it wouldn't work. The engines lack some torque down low, put pull like George Michael inside a LA toilet block, up in the higher revs. (Sorry, couldn't resist!)
Ford decided on the cast iron block because they thought strength was more important than weight. They have an ignition cutout at around 5800 rpm.
When I bought mine, they were backed by a Tremec 5 speed, or 4 speed auto, but now they come optional with 6 speed manuals of the ZF 6 speed auto.

I think Ford could sell boat loads of those over here, especially since they discontinued the Lightning truck.

Ford are selling truckloads here, and have been selling utes forever.
Check this link. It's a quick story I wrote on how utes came about.
http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/garage/466252-dang-what-heck-ute.html

Maybe Admin would like to move it to this section.
Dan.

Yup, Red is one bad (candy)apple Ranchero, he looks good over here too. Don't let Momma be modest, he goes as good as he looks.

awe shucks fellas...

Well, this is my 69 Ranchero

So very awesome... I do love the looks of the 69... actually contemplating one that is for sale near by.... beautiful truck man beautiful

That's a keeper!

Very Nice and I like the color !

Hi Earl... its just me and RED great site here.... no drama