[Shotimes] Beat by a Lincoln LS

[Dave Kegel]

Mr. Metros had one, so I know they made at least one.  :)

Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: "'SHOtimes (Team.net)'" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: May 04, 2003 11:51 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Beat by a Lincoln LS


> I believe that you would be hard-pressed to even FIND a V6 LS. I heard
> rumors that they may have sold a few.....but I'll bet dealers never
ordered
> them.
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Don McKinnon (AST)
> Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 12:15 PM
> To: Paul L Fisher; SHOtimes (Team.net)
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Beat by a Lincoln LS
>
>
> It should have been a V8. Lets see...
>
> 2002, Weight ~3730lbs, 3.9-liter eight-cylinder 252 horsepower at 6,100
rpm
> and 261 ftlb of torque at 4,300 rpm.  Zero-to-60 acceleration 7.2 seconds.
>
> 2002, Weight ~3755lbs, 3.9-liter eight-cylinder 280 horsepower at 6,000
rpm
> and 286 ftlb of torque at 4,000 rpm.  Zero-to-60 acceleration 6.4 seconds.
>
> No way it should have been a V6 if it pulled away on you up to 80 with
> weight ~3675lbs, 210 HP & 205 ftlb to 230 HP & 220 ftlb depending on year.
>
> I'd say find a dyno and see what you really have at the tire/pavement.
Maybe
> the tuneup is needed or time to spend some$ on at least a MAF and/ or
Intake
> upgrade!
>
> BTW, nothing appears on the screen for your SHO site link.
>
> Don McKinnon
> 95 MTX - White/Mocha 91k 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 Paul L Fisher
> Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 11:26 AM
> To: SHOtimes (Team.net)
> Subject: [Shotimes] Beat by a Lincoln LS
>
>
> Should this of happened or do I need a tune-up? I have no clue if it was
the
> 8 or the 6. She had me off the line and pulled away steadily up to 80 or
so.
>
> Paul L Fisher
> '93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 172K 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, '96 brake upgrade, Proportioning valve plugs,
Delrin
> sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.
>
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> Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
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