[DeTomaso] Total Heresy- Ecoboost V6?

[Corey Price]

To those who cringe at the slightest modification that changes some aspect
of the Pantera: Stop Reading Now. I have my flame suit on so

How about putting the Ecoboost 3.5L V6 in the Pantera?  Ford just released
a controls pack for the Ecoboost V6.  Yes, I'm sure there will be hurdles,
just like the Coyote. The twin turbos really help at high altitude, such as
where I'm from.  The torque and power under the curve is where the Ecoboost
excels.  More power under the curve = better acceleration.  I've noticed
that just tuning the Ecoboost can push horsepower above 400 but the torque
is amazing for such a small motor.  Throw in some bigger turbos and better
exhaust manifolds and you're in the 600 hp range quickly.

While looking for a truck to replace my previous Ford, I drove a few F150's
with the Ecoboost and was always impressed with the power!  I've also
driven the Taurus SHO with the engine and I was left impressed.  It says a
lot that the new Ford GT and Raptor pickups will be powered by this engine.

It definitely goes against one of the Pantera's core concepts of a big V8
in a small car. I'm not saying that I think everyone should convert their
cars to the latest engine.  I like the Coyote engine a lot and have thought
long and hard about swapping to that engine.  I like the Cleveland, no
doubt, but I like new technology just as much.

Just thinking as usual.

Corey
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   To those who cringe at the slightest modification that changes some
   aspect of the Pantera: Stop Reading Now. I have my flame suit on soA
   How about putting the Ecoboost 3.5L V6 in the Pantera?A  Ford just
   released a controls pack for the Ecoboost V6.A  Yes, I'm sure there
   will be hurdles, just like the Coyote. The twin turbos really help at
   high altitude, such as where I'm from.A  The torque and power under the
   curve is where the Ecoboost excels.A  More power under the curve =
   better acceleration.A  I've noticed that just tuning the Ecoboost can
   push horsepower above 400 but the torque is amazing for such a small
   motor.A  Throw in some bigger turbos and better exhaust manifolds and
   you're in the 600 hp range quickly.A
   While looking for a truck to replace my previous Ford, I drove a few
   F150's with the Ecoboost and was always impressed with the power!A
   I've also driven the Taurus SHO with the engine and I was left
   impressed.A  It says a lot that the new Ford GT and Raptor pickups will
   be powered by this engine.
   It definitely goes against one of the Pantera's core concepts of a big
   V8 in a small car. I'm not saying that I think everyone should convert
   their cars to the latest engine.A  I like the Coyote engine a lot and
   have thought long and hard about swapping to that engine.A  I like the
   Cleveland, no doubt, but I like new technology just as much.
   Just thinking as usual.
   Corey