and that is why I have my Mustang.Nothing like the rumble of a big V8.
Disagree. I'll take an aircooled 90 degree twin any day over a V8.Nothing like the rumble of a big V8.
last years model? the 2011 Mustang has a 3.7L V6 that makes 305 hp. the old 4.0L only made 210 hp.No, this is a subcompact, the 4.0 V6 from the Mustang would be fine. I'm OK with the turbo Porsches being faster than me.![]()
Yes the 305.last years model? the 2011 Mustang has a 3.7L V6 that makes 305 hp. the old 4.0L only made 210 hp.
If we're getting into motorcycles, I prefer the howling of my triple over my old 90 degree twin.Disagree. I'll take an aircooled 90 degree twin any day over a V8.![]()
You supply the free parts I need and I will do it and show everyone what it takes. I just wonder what rear axle would fit ? I guess if I had a complete 11 stang to disable for the powertrain,wiring,and modules,emission system,lines,pumps, would about take care of all the parts PM me and I will give you the delivery address.I'm sure it's just a matter of time before someone does a V8 rear drive conversion on a Fiesta, there are quite a few Foci converted with various powertrain swaps.
Who's going to be first?![]()
Nice tryYou supply the free parts I need and I will do it and show everyone what it takes. I just wonder what rear axle would fit ? I guess if I had a complete 11 stang to disable for the powertrain,wiring,and modules,emission system,lines,pumps, would about take care of all the parts PM me and I will give you the delivery address.![]()
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Mmmmmm, you just reminded me of my old 1974 Kawasaki Mach 3 500 two stroke triple.If we're getting into motorcycles, I prefer the howling of my triple over my old 90 degree twin.
Hey I had to put it out there for you.Nice try![]()
This AWESOME car is going to die a slow death due to Ford's inability to get the darn thing delivered, and fixed......The early cars are still without a fix for the unsafe doors.It seems the D20 and D23 from the Focus might be possible swaps. I don't know about matching the larger Duratecs to either of the Fiesta transaxels. Ford has frequently made swaps of similar engines across car lines difficult.
There is also a D25 in the Fusion and a couple other models.
This will all become moot when (if) Ford makes the 175-180 HP Ecoboost D16 available in the Fiesta.
You're right on the difficulty in swapping powertrain. In addition to the engine, there's the PCM/computer to deal with as well. Oh, and various mounts for stuff too. The current Focus using the D20 and D23 is using the MTX-75. So, you'll have an issue if there is anything but an MTX-75 in the Fiesta. Given how many D20s and D25s out there, I can see someone at least trying. With the Explorer's 2.0L EcoBoost, that will probably peak someone's interest. Although an EB 1.6L could make it, I'm sure cost will come into play, and people will want to find an engine that could go in there that's of relatively low cost (i.e the D20, D23 or D25).It seems the D20 and D23 from the Focus might be possible swaps. I don't know about matching the larger Duratecs to either of the Fiesta transaxels. Ford has frequently made swaps of similar engines across car lines difficult.
There is also a D25 in the Fusion and a couple other models.
This will all become moot when (if) Ford makes the 175-180 HP Ecoboost D16 available in the Fiesta.
How about a 'new and improved' 32 valve, 412 HP 5.0 ?? I'm already thinking about whether the Ecoboost 2.0 from the Explorer might fit in my '07 Focus ZX3. One good thing about Ford electronics is many different platforms use the same computer, just different wiring harnesses and pin-outs. The problem is usually getting the instrument display interfaced. Obviously an MTX is one less problem than swapping an ATX....Still, I can see someone trying to shoehorn at least the 4.6L 3-valve from the Mustang and doing a RWD conversion. Then again, if the 4.6L will fit, then it'd be customary to try a 5.0L![]()