[Shotimes] When did we last discuss 3.4 > MTX?

[alfitz@alfitz.com]

I'm not familiar with the MTX-75, but I think it is for the Focus and
Escort. If so, I don't think it would handle the V8.

I'm curious how you know they are the same bolt pattern. Do you have a
resource for the bolt patterns?


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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Fisher" <ianf@eden.rutgers.edu>
To: "'Al Fitz'" <alfitz@alfitz.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 9:58 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] When did we last discuss 3.4 > MTX?


> Why go through the trouble of using the MTX-IV when the MTX-75 has the
> same bellhousing bolt pattern already?
>
> Ian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Al Fitz
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 1998 11:26 PM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] When did we last discuss 3.4 > MTX?
>
>
> The sub frames of the GEN II and GEN III are very close to the same
> size. The ATX in the GEN III could easily be replaced with an MTX as far
> as space is concerned. The 3.4 does not have the same bolt pattern as
> the 3.0, but like you said, an adaptor could be made. I guess the 3.4
> could be installed in any SHO. Converting the GEN II from ATX to MTX is
> made easier by having the mechanical connections, like the clutch pedal
> mounts already there. For the GEN III, there would be some fair amount
> of fabricating to do. It sounds like an interesting project and I'd love
> to see it happen.
>
> Al Fitz SHO Specials
> http://www.alfitz.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David P" <jpotter8@bellsouth.net>
> To: "Paul L Fisher" <sho@paul-fisher.com>; "SHOtimes"
> <shotimes@autox.team.net>; "V8 SHO" <v8sho@v8sho.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 7:30 AM
> Subject: [Shotimes] When did we last discuss 3.4 > MTX?
>
>
> > I was wondering if anyone has looked at the feasibility of fitting the
> 3.4L
> > to an MTX in the Gen1/2. I'm not concerned about the mating part as
> adaptor
> > plates and mounts can be fabricated, and cranks can be bored/tapped,
> > but
> was
> > interested in whether or not there is enough room to fit the motor in
> there.
> > Also, is there room to bore the motor out to say, 3.8L? I'm thinking
> > that
> a
> > 260hp (NA) severely lightened Gen2 with a v8 sound would be a nice,
> > fun ride to putter around in. What's the weight of the V8 again?
> >
> > David P
> >
> > 95MTX
> >
> >
> >
> > ~
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Paul L Fisher" <sho@paul-fisher.com>
> > To: "SHOtimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>; "V8 SHO" <v8sho@v8sho.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 08:02
> > Subject: [Shotimes] Stupid eBayer
> >
> >
> > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2400886775
> > >
> > > This was listed on eBay last week with SVT in the title. I wrote the
> > seller,
> > > a dealership, that SHO's had nothing to do with SVT. Anyhow, the
> > > listing expired and they re-listed it with SVT in the title.
> > >
> > > In case no-one has anything better to do, I sent them another email,
>
> > > you might want to as well!!
> > >
> > > Paul L Fisher
> > > '93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 170K Build date 11/18/1992
> > > - K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back,
> > Holley
> > > 190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar,
> > > Performance-Plus Stainless Steel Y-pipe, Delrin sub-frame bushings,
> > > Amsoil Series 2000
> > 0W-30
> > > oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.
> > > '00 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L V8 AWD Oxford White Clearcoat 34K Build
> > > date 11/19/1999
> > > - Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 oil, K&N Fuel Injection Performance Kit
> > >
> > > SHO Club member http://www.shoclub.com/
> > > Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
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> > >
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