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(Message started by: koba on Sep 3^rd, 2006, 2:59pm)

Title: need for speed
Post by koba on Sep 3^rd, 2006, 2:59pm

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. >:(

Title: Re: need for speed
Post by Matt on Sep 3^rd, 2006, 5:04pm

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)

matt

Title: Re: need for speed
Post by Kjetil S on Sep 3^rd, 2006, 5:36pm

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.

Title: Re: need for speed
Post by mr._floppy on Sep 3^rd, 2006, 7:41pm

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.

Title: Re: need for speed
Post by howiedintheplace on Sep 3^rd, 2006, 8:36pm

XR8 ;D 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 8)

Title: Re: need for speed
Post by TiberiuS on Sep 3^rd, 2006, 8:40pm

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.