[Shotimes] OT- 2.5L V6

Mark Kelley mrkelley64@earthlink.net
Sun, 27 Oct 2002 21:55:14 -0600


In the Millenia S you get the 215HP supercharged version of the V6.  Not
great but still better than the 170HP NA engine.

Mark

> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ron Porter
> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 3:29 PM
> To: J Hodge; shotimes
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] OT- 2.5L V6
>
>
> Yes, it's a very nice motor. We had one in a 626 that we owned
> for 3 years.
>
> Biggest issue for you is that it's too small for a Millennia, the car will
> be underpowered.
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of J Hodge
> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 3:47 PM
> To: shotimes
> Subject: [Shotimes] OT- 2.5L V6
>
>
> I thought maybe you Ford folks might have some advice for me.  My wife
> and I are looking at a used Mazda Millenia.  It has the 2.5 V6.
> Is this the
> same motor that's in the Contour, Probe, and 626?
>
> If anyone is familiar with this motor I'd like to know the general opinion
> on
> it regarding longevity, ease of maintenance, chronic problems, etc.  I do
> all mechanical work on my cars and try to stick with cars that I feel good
> about under the hood.  Any knowledge of the transmission's reputation
> would also be helpful.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jeff
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