[Shotimes] MT5

[Ian Fisher]

T-bird is RWD.

Speaking of which-if he wants a 4 banger 5 speed, why not a turbo T-Bird?

or something else? I still don't get it (the desire for an MT5) :)

Ian

On Sat, 21 Jun 2003, James White wrote:

> Was wondering if the MT5 4 banger wasn't the same block as the Turbo T-Bird
> and the 'Stang SVO?
>
> Maybe you could get the turbo parts, turn up the pressure and have a 5 speed
> that would be quicker than a slightly modded SHO?
>
> Suspension parts and mods would be the same.
>
> regards, Jim White - greensho@crown.net
> Valparaiso, Indiana
> '93  5 SPEED   279k few mods
> '95  5 SPEED   248k lots of mods
> "double clutch"  it's good for both you and your SHO
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Adam J. Green" <ajgreen@epix.net>
> To: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 11:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] MT5
>
>
> > I agree, my SHO may not beat camaros, and it may have some creaks and pops
> > here and there, but my main reason for buying a SHO is that it was 5
> > speed.... I wouldn't have cared if ford put "Ford Taurus GT" and put the 5
> > speed on the 3.0 vulcan... reguardless.... if you want an MT5, I saw one
> at
> > a yard.. needs fully restored.. it's a funky yellow color... who knows..
> the
> > management changed.. they may have crushed it...
> >
> >      Anyway... I respect van Oss, and his wanting for an MT-5... and as
> > weird as it is, I've already kept my eyes open for one.... I'd love to
> find
> > a wagon somewhere.....
> >
> >            -Adam
> >
> > 1994 MTX
> > "All Your Base Are Belong To Us...."
> >
> > www.geocities.com/greentaurussho
> >
> > Adam J. Green
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
> > To: "Ryan M Dudek" <rmdudek@comcast.net>; "Midwest SHO Specialists"
> > <SHOtimes@midwestsho.com>; "Dave Kegel" <d.kegel@attbi.com>; "SHOtimes
> > Mailing List" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 8:55 PM
> > Subject: [Shotimes] MT5
> >
> >
> > > Look...   If there had not been an MT5, would there ever have been an
> MTX
> > > SHO?   Methinks not.
> > >
> > > Make all the jokes you want.  SHO owners who like the MTX, by rights,
> > should
> > > show some respect for the MT5.
> > >
> > > From the perspective of almost 20 years later it might be hard to grasp
> > > this, but in its day, the 1986 Taurus was a revolutionary break from the
> > > past.
> > >
> > > If I want to respect the heritage of the SHO, the least you people could
> > do
> > > would be to watch the classifieds for me.  Thanks.
> > >
> > > Joseph "somewhat perturbed" van Oss
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