[Shotimes] MT5

[Ron Nottingham]

The reason is: the 2.3L OHC Lima engine is not related to the 2.3L HSC OHV
engine.  The MT5 used a stroked 2.5L HSC variant (remember, the Taurus
chassis is an offshoot of the Tempo, and the Tempo used the HSC engine, not
the Lima).  Although the displacements may be the same (2.3L), the HSC is a
little larger (by about 16 cc), and has a totally different bore and stroke
compared to the Lima.  There are not any major parts that interchange
between the two.

Ron N. - Dalton, GA
90 SHO
89 325i
"It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don McKinnon (AST)" <dmckinnon@asttechlabs.com>


> 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!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
>
> Or here  http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/showroom/1986/specs.html
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
>
> > 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!
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "James White" <greensho@crown.net>
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Adam J. Green" <ajgreen@epix.net>
> >
> > > 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.....