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Since all Ford engines have siamesed cylinder walls, overheating is bound to eventually have an effect. Why they make engines like this is beyond me, other than it’s probably a few dollars savings in the aluminum for each casting and a 2 or 3 inch shorter block.
The size of the 03/04 Marauder is perfect, nice long wheelbase rides well, handles well and it needs to be brought back, maybe with an upgraded 5..8 or the 427 that goes in trucks now. A plain 312 from the Shelby Mustang would be nice but with a bigger bore, 4 inch for bigger titanium valves and with an option of a Six speed manual. It was perfect the way it was and the full frame inspired confidence.
Hot spots between cylinders because of siamesed cylinders that block coolant from circulating around the whole cylinder has been known forever. I just don’t know why they make all engine like this today, 4 cylinder, V-6 and V-8. I don’t know any manufacturer that doesn’t do this today. The added pressure in the cylinder from turbo-charging must be pushing the engines to destroy the head gasket , problem is not as bad in naturally aspirated engines.
