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Title: Ford engine for next gen engine swaps?
Post by: socorob on July 17, 2010, 07:18:43 PM

http://www.zercustoms.com/photos/2011-Ford-Mustang-V6/2011-Ford-Mustang-V6-2.jpg.html

I think its a 60 degree v6, all aluminum dohc, 305 hp, 280 ft lb torque, 30mpg... Sounds like a great candidate to stuff into a small light car once these start hitting the junkyards in a few years.Some say Ford may even sell these as crate engines.. wnder what the pricing will be?

Title: Re: Ford engine for next gen engine swaps?
Post by: ex-tyke on July 18, 2010, 09:59:54 AM

If it's as wide as the Ford 4.6/5.3 modular V8 engines, it'll have a tough time fitting into most LBC's...the 60 degree "V" may help......width anyone?

Title: Re: Ford engine for next gen engine swaps?
Post by: MGBV8 on July 18, 2010, 11:28:37 AM

That new V6 Mustang just got 48.5 mpg over at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Must have been real exciting turning laps at Bristol at just under 44 mph!

It's a Ford Duratec V6 (Duratec 3.7 DOHC Ti-VCT V6) so the dimensions should be very close to the V6 in the 2009 Lincoln MKS.

One description of the engine as being "rev-happy" would make it a great MGB candidate. IF it will fit.

Title: Re: Ford engine for next gen engine swaps?
Post by: BlownMGB-V8 on July 18, 2010, 02:41:53 PM

I doubt the width will be a problem but the height might. That link doesn't show the intake, but with a straight down shot to the valves it isn't going to leave a lot of room up top.

JB

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General Category => Engine, Transmission, & Rear Axle assy. => Topic started by: socorob on July 17, 2010, 07:18:43 PM