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koba
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need for speed
« on: Sep 3rd, 2006, 2:59pm » |
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hello to all, during my summer break in australia i had the privilage to drive an x8 ford with tons of power, and after getting back i found that my scorpio didnt stack up wlth the fords down under.
at the moment im driving an 2 litre 16v and dont really want to change the car, but if i changed the motor to a 2.3 litre would my car reach the 240 limit and what changes do i have alter besides the computer, and would the 2.3 fit on 2 litre manual gear box.
i would really appreciate any advice from the guys. thankyou making this site avialable. 
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Matt
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Re: need for speed
« Reply #1 on: Sep 3rd, 2006, 5:04pm » |
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i assume by 240 limit you mean KPH
if so then even a cosworth couldnt manage that with its top speed of 140 mph (225.3 Kph)
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Kjetil S
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Re: need for speed
« Reply #2 on: Sep 3rd, 2006, 5:36pm » |
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I THINK the 2.0 and 2.3 uses just about the same setup when it comes to brakes, clutch, gearbox, etc.
Atleast the brakes are the same 
So it SHOULD be an straight forward swap (as straight forward as it can get that is, still a lot of work I guess)
Someone here is bound to know more.
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mr._floppy
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Re: need for speed
« Reply #3 on: Sep 3rd, 2006, 7:41pm » |
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G'day cobber, if you fancy a bonza ozzie muscle car that'll put your puny pommy skateboards to shame and goes like a stabbed rat, then look no further than the Autotrader website.
There's a 1998 R reg 5lt ( yip, that's 5000cc !! ) Ford Fairlane Ghia for sale in Carlisle going for just under 4 grand, looks a real peach.
No mileage given , so it may be quite high.
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howiedintheplace
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Re: need for speed
« Reply #4 on: Sep 3rd, 2006, 8:36pm » |
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XR8  the XR6 is quicker.
You will need more than a 2.3 to go like one of them.
You are going to need between 250 - 300bhp 
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TiberiuS
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Re: need for speed
« Reply #5 on: Sep 3rd, 2006, 8:40pm » |
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Is the 2.3 that much better than the 2.0? I like my 2.3 but the Scorpio has a fair old weight to lug around and I wouldn't expect it to stand anywhere against a gutsy Outback cruiser; seems masses of work for 15bhp or thereabouts more. Also, the more power you have, the quicker you tend to lose your driving privileges
Not even sure the Cossie is that good, even the top Jags are limited to about 155; unless you make regular trips to the Autobahn, good mid-range torque is the best thing to aim for, overtaking on A Roads etc.
Regards, TiberiuS.
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