Engine was reliable.  Rest of the car wasn't so good.

On 12/14/02 1:43 AM, "Mike Boland" <Westy@MVBOLAND.COM> wrote:

> It was V-6    heard they had problems with them..
>
> At 11:26 PM 12/13/2002 -0800, Leon Korkin wrote:
>> Just remembered, Ford SHO had Yamaha-built 6 cyl marine engine, can't
>> recall power but over 200hp. Anyone knows if it was flat 6? Or V6?
>> Leon
>> 85 Subwagen Cruiseship
>>
>> 12/13/02 10:26:46 PM, Herb Mooney <hmooney@RESTOREANDMORE.COM> wrote:
>>
>>>> If you want a good turbo go with the VW 1.8T motor, there was a Vanagon
>>> 1.8T
>>>> one on ebay for sale a couple of days ago.
>>>>
>>>> If your somewhat of a junkyard cheap dog like me, go with the Ford 2.3
>>>> Turbo. I have the motor, mount, harness, need the kit from KEP. I'll let
>>> you
>>>> folks know how it goes. Should have it started in the Spring if all goes
>>> as
>>>> planned. I'm sure I'll have to raise the deck but I can live with that for
>>>> the added power.
>>>>
>>>> Stock Specs for the 1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe:
>>>> 190HP @ 4600RPM
>>>> 240Torque @ 3400RPM
>>>>
>>>> This should help tow my 900lb boat to the Bay.
>>>
>>>
>