[Shotimes] MT5
Don McKinnon (AST)
dmckinnon@asttechlabs.com
Sun, 22 Jun 2003 11:56:17 -0400
Seriously, why would Ford put in such a dog motor when the 2.3l motor was
available. Imagine, if Ford could have put in a Turbo 2.3l, ATX or MTX and
marketed it to challenge the Dodge Spirit turbo! Now that would have been
good for the domestic sports sedan market back then!
Don McKinnon
95 MTX - White/Mocha 92k miles
Stage 1 Power Package with Stage 1cams
Canyon Carver Road/Race Suspension
Quaife & HiRevs Competition Clutch
-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Epperly
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 9:57 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] MT5
Or here http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/showroom/1986/specs.html
Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: "James White" <greensho@crown.net>; "Adam J. Green" <ajgreen@epix.net>;
<shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] MT5
> I think the MT5 had a 2.5L, while the others you mention had a 2.3L.
>
> Check out: http://members.tripod.com/~TaurusSHO/specs.html
>
> Scroll down a bit to read about the engines. The 2.5L had only 90 HP, but
> 130 pound feet!
>
> Joseph van Oss
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James White" <greensho@crown.net>
> To: "Adam J. Green" <ajgreen@epix.net>; "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>;
> <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 12:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] MT5
>
>
> 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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