AFAIK, you're correct. They use a modified version of the Duratec.
Here's some stats for the '04 V6:
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Here's some stats for the '04 V6:
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Here's a pic of the 2000 V6
Here's a pic of the 2000 V6Engine
Engine Name: 3.0L V6
Cylinders: 6
Valves: 24
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Displacement CC: 2967
Displacement CI: 181
Bore: 3.50
Stroke: 3.13
Bore X Stroke: 3.50x3.13
Compression: 10.5
Horsepower: 232
RPM at Peak Horsepower: 6750
Horsepower @ RPM: [email protected]
Torque Feet Per Pound: 220
RPM at Peak Torque: 4500
Torque @ RPM: [email protected]
Turbo: N
Transmission Speeds: 5
Transmission (Automatic/Manual): A
Overdrive Transmission: Y
Final Drive Ratio: 3.58
Final Drive Ratio Opt: NA
Supercharged: N
Electronic Horsepower BHP: NA
Electronic Horsepower RPM: NA
Electronic Torque Ft. Lbs.: NA
Electronic Torque RPM: NA[/b]
All the cars you listed are faster than every stock Taurus, except for maybe a V6 MTX SHO. I got beat off the line pretty badly by a modded V10 HD Ram. From a roll it was pretty even, with the advantage slightly in my favor.Originally posted by sfblacksel@Apr 12 2004, 10:05 PM
The s-type is heavier compared to the taurus, so the performance is about equal. If you race the 4.0 V-8, it is a much different story. Ever race a crown vic with a 4.6 dohc V-8? Same story, but it is slower yet. Another fun thing is those new Dodge trucks with the Hemi engine. Those guys think it is the fastest thing on the road till they meet a bull.
On the compression, do you know whether that's just different heads? It looks like the first several years pre VVT were only 210 HP, up from 200 for the Taurus version, which I presume was all gained from compression.Originally posted by jtkz13@Apr 12 2004, 01:31 AM
Higher compression and variable valve timing is where the power comes from.