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26-09-2006, 05:59 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2005
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Didn't know where I should post this; But I have been reading up on O/S Ford's and got an idea. Would it be possible to source a half-cut of a V6 SHO Taurus( with the manual gearbox) from the US? Or what would be the cheapest way to go about importing the powertrain to fit to a local Taurus? I only ask because
-The afforementioned engine revs to 7800 rpm - Plenty of scope for tuning or even a blower -They can be made to handle decently - Personally I think the idea of a black Taurus dropped on big chrome wheels, super dark tint, and a decent engine is just :sm_drool: :sm_drool: :sm_drool: Would this be possible? Is there any cheap alternative? Before you flame me this thread is just a product of early morning brain storming; and I would probably sooner embark on a much cheaper EF Turbo project, but I think this would be cool. I look forward to your replies... |
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26-09-2006, 07:25 AM
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Paint Repairs Spoilers
Join Date: Oct 2005
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At least it would be pretty close to being unique here in Aus.
Can't help with the how but i lke the concept. If you contacted some of the guys bringing in the stangs etc, they may be able to help with the transport logistics.
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26-09-2006, 10:28 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2005
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Maybe it would be cheaper putting a little Toyota blower on the standard Duratec, and trying to mate an MTX imported manual to it, using a MoTeC or something to tune it to suit the ratio's.
Can anyone think of a suitable Japanese front cut? pref. east-west, 6 cylinder; manual. eg. VG30 DETT ; Don't ask why I'm flogging the Taurus idea, i just saw potential in it when I read SHO reviews which gave me a shimmer of hope amongst the Taurus' awful reputation (and even though it looks weird, it still has that 'Fordness' about it and sticks out). |
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26-09-2006, 12:43 PM
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turboute
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Perth WA
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Yes it does seem a bit Zany, Personally I would just go buy a falcon as it would be a newer car and also cheaper than doing all this.
Camry/ maxima motor would be the only decent Jap east/ west v6's, they should come in fairly cheap too. (left field - subaru outback engine with the rear driveshaft diabled...???). Mounting it in a taurus would be a pain in the **** for not that much gain. Or you could turbo/ s/c it. A smallish second hand turbo of a 200sx etc should be less than $400 from the jap importers. A bit of custom dodgy pipework and a microtech or some other low end computer should get it running. However this starts getting up in costs due to the custom tuning etc. |
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A Zany idea....?
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