[DeTomaso] Ford Taurus SHO

[Garth Rodericks]

If the goal is to meet the latest federal or state mandated emissions requirements while 
maintaining performance, then go with a late model modular motor from Ford. Many have 
done it, the special pieces needed are readily available, and additional hop-up parts (many 
CARB-approved) are readily available - unlike the modified SHO that was originally 
proposed.
http://www.banzairunnerpantera.com/tech_info_modular_conversions.htm

But, if you want the same level of swap-complexity as the SHO swap but with better 
maintenance and upgrade parts availability than the SHO, drop in a late model Z06 engine 
(or the LS7 that's been bandied about here).

Cheers!
Garth


In a message dated 6/15/09 4:11:46 PM, dickruzzindesign at aol.com
        writes:
> J,
> Don't forget that it probably will not (for sure),  meet the latest federal or state government 
> emission requirements.
> 
> That is what all the new technologies that you pay for will do.
> --All the best, Dick Ruzzin.


In a message dated 6/14/09 3:11:54 PM, lotus0005 at hotmail.com writes:
>> Sitting around bored, reading a magazine about the Taurus SHO. It has a
>> twin-turbo, direct-injection six-cylinder, 3.5 liter turbo V-6 - with 365 hp.
>>
>> What would be a comparable V-8 for the Pantera???  How many cc's?  How
>> much hp?  Who makes it now?
>>
>A mildly modified 1970 351-Cleveland will have all the spec's you list except for the 
>complication and un-repairabllity of direct injection and twinturbochargers. It may be 2 
>miles per gallon down on cruising range. It will certainly be lighter and with better low-end 
>driveability. Thanks for asking -J Deryke