scotty g
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 12:12 PM |
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Ford 2.5 V6
Hi all, has any one heard of the 2.5 V6 being used in a rear wheel drive application. Its much more compact than the old Essex and Cologne V6's
and would be a lovely motor with tons of torque. Any thoughts?? Scotty G.
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 12:25 PM |
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yes our master chrisW i think is building a viento with 2.9 cologne.
I have a granada which has this engine do you wanna buy it?
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James
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 12:28 PM |
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Scotty,
You mean the newer Zetec based (?) one don't you?
Cheers,
James
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ned
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 12:29 PM |
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liam, think he means the duratec 2.5 v6, not the cologne..
Ned.
doh beat me to it james!
[Edited on 16/5/05 by ned]
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 12:32 PM |
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i have just re read the post, what a tit am, that'll be the hangover
guess you don't want to buy my granada
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turbolag
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 01:23 PM |
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In standard form it's 164 brake, which is slighly less than the much lighter top flight 4 pot Duratecs. Go for the 200/220 versions from the
STs or else try the lighter and more plentiful Poxhall V6. A 3.2 V6 from an old Omega would be quite pleasing in a kit.
If it ain't broke, you ain't fiddlin' hard enough!
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scotty g
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 02:59 PM |
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Yes i was talking about the duratec version. I can't recall this engine being used in a rear wheel drive car, do you think it would mate with
either the type 9 or MT75 boxes? It might not be as pokey as a top flight four pot but it'll sound great and as said, will have tons of torque.
Would love to put it in a Viento chassis and design my own body, sort of a cross between a Stylus and a TVR might be good.
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Mr G
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 03:57 PM |
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See this thread HERE
Might of been powertorque.co.uk
See pistonheads HERE
i'm still looking for the mag - the boys over at the interford forums wil probably have a better memory than me 
Cheers
G
[Edited on 16/5/05 by Mr G]
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marksimon
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 07:34 PM |
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G, Scotty,
I've just taken a look at the link to pistonheads and their link to power torque engineering. The engine shown in the photo captioned
"Want to use a Duratec V6 inline? Power Torque can help" looks like a Jaguar X-Type V6 mated to the Getrag 221 gearbox as used in the
Jaguar S-Type.
The Getrag 221 is quite a light 'box; weighs approx. 33kg. I myself wish to know if there are any other gearboxes (specifically type 9 or MT75)
that mate to the Jag engine as the ratios of he 221 are not suited to a sports car in my opinion and the Getrag 221 box is expensive new and uncommon
secondand. A plus point is that it is rated to 221 lb ft of torque in a car such as the Jag S-Type.
I'll keep asking around for advice. If I get an opportunity over the next few days I will speak to Power Torque and ask their judgement about
gearboxes fo the Jag V6 / Duratec V6.
Take care.
Mark
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scotty g
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 07:52 PM |
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Hi Mark, i looked at the site as well, i have e-mailed them to find out if the MT75 or type9 boxes can be used, when i hear from them i will let you
know.
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locost_bryan
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| posted on 17/5/05 at 03:48 AM |
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Is the Duratec V6 related to the Mazda KL V6 (Ford Probe, Mazda MX6, MX3)?
Or was this a "real" ford Duratec, rather than a Ford-badged Mazda (like the Duratec 4)?
If it is the Mazda V6 in disguise, then it has been used in the Fraser Clubman with a Ford/Quaife gearbox.
Bryan Miller
Auckland NZ
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tractorboy
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| posted on 23/5/05 at 06:43 PM |
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ive got a 2.5 v6 duratec in my ford cougar . it goes like hot snot and sounds good too. just can't persuade the misses too let me have it for
the avon!
scott
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Rob Allison
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| posted on 5/6/05 at 02:44 AM |
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Duratec in an XR4i
Adapter plate From T5 tranny
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 5/6/05 at 08:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by locost_bryan
Is the Duratec V6 related to the Mazda KL V6 (Ford Probe, Mazda MX6, MX3)?
Or was this a "real" ford Duratec, rather than a Ford-badged Mazda (like the Duratec 4)?
If it is the Mazda V6 in disguise, then it has been used in the Fraser Clubman with a Ford/Quaife gearbox.
I believe the answer to this is yes there is a family connection to the mazda lump.
Enjoy
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