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Originally Posted by wraithhibn
I want to get a 92-95 Taurus SHO and build it up, the motor will go 150 stock, until the computer cuts it off. souped up it would be awesome, because its a family car. Maybe the 96-99 SHO with the V8 would be better.
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Did it on a bet like 4 or 5 years back in highschool. The Pontiac engine only fits with a complete rebuild. New frame, pushback the firewall, replace basically everything. The only thing that was SHO was the interrior, upper frame, some of the body, and the stupid driver.
1990 Ford Taurus SHO
Stock engine: Yamaha 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V FI Engine
Stock HP: 220
Problems: bad tranny, cooling system failing, other undiagnosed engine problems
bet: My buddy with a Mustang GT said that no matter what I did to my car, he could beat me. I had money and I was young.
I started by contacting several good mechanics locally who were into building unorthodox cars. One of them agreed to let me assist him, for a price. He had a 1968 Firebird 400" engine with part of the frame. We rediesigned the SHO's frame to match it with the stronger, heavier Potiac frame. Had a hell of a time with the bumper. We decided to counterbalance the heavy engine with a beefier exhauset, roghtly 3" straight pipes coming from stainless 4-1 headers. The steering and suspension had to also be adjusted for the weight. I'll let you know if I find pictures.
Just kidding of course. Who would put a V8 in a taurus?
