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  1. #16
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    I'm conflicted...on the one hand, AWD is far superior to WWD (wrong-wheel drive) but has added expense and complexity and can be a wallet-drain when repairs are needed. I still prefer plain old RWD.

    The good news is that it's not hideous-looking like the Lincoln stuff so if I *had* to buy a new car tomorrow, at least I now have a choice in the Ford column. (First choice is still the Challenger)
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    Quote Originally Posted by RF Overlord View Post
    I'm conflicted...on the one hand, AWD is far superior to WWD (wrong-wheel drive) but has added expense and complexity and can be a wallet-drain when repairs are needed. I still prefer plain old RWD.

    The good news is that it's not hideous-looking like the Lincoln stuff so if I *had* to buy a new car tomorrow, at least I now have a choice in the Ford column. (First choice is still the Challenger)
    I have to agree.......AWD is still Front Wheel Drive to me!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by RF Overlord View Post
    I'm conflicted...on the one hand, AWD is far superior to WWD (wrong-wheel drive) but has added expense and complexity and can be a wallet-drain when repairs are needed. I still prefer plain old RWD.

    The good news is that it's not hideous-looking like the Lincoln stuff so if I *had* to buy a new car tomorrow, at least I now have a choice in the Ford column. (First choice is still the Challenger)
    I find front wheel drive fun in little cars like the Focus in the snow, and that's about it. If I want all my wheels spinning I'm getting 4wd, and it's a truck.

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    The new V6 was added because they are putting the new Continental's
    3.0 DOHC 400HP in the MKZ.

  5. #20
    Slightly off topic but Ford released power stats on the Focus RS 2.3L EB single turbo.

    Type 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine
    Output 350 HP @ 6,000 RPM
    Torque 350 LB-FT @ 3,200 RPM
    0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) 4.7 seconds
    Top Speed 266 km/h (165 mph)

    Will be really interesting what the 2.7L EB twin turbo can do in the Fusion, current spec is 325hp which could be the legit output which would leave tons of room for tuning. Livernois is already doing tuning with the 2016 Edge 2.7L EB info: "our 93 performance tune leading the way in terms of performance. This tune is good for peak vs. peak gains of over 103hp and 97tq, with maximum gains of over 111hp and 117tq!"

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    Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
    Exhaust by Greg
    13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)

    2015 Ford Focus SE Sport FWD
    2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
    2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD
    1989.5 Ford Mustang 5.0 LXsport

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    SPEAKING OF ECHO BOOST POWER / 'Detroit Steel Wheels' 'Mob STEEL'' did a Resto Rod rebuild a month or so back with a late model F 150 [pre 79 if not mistaken] with a twin turbo 3.5 crate engine and ecm package for a Pro football player ,and the conversion turned out real nice and quick.
    Roger that

    Assembled 8/25/03. In service 11/5/03.[Safford Lincoln Mercury] . Returned from Service to Dundalk Lincoln Mercury 7/12/11 Adopted and reassigned to Street Duty 7/29/11 .at Car Center [Waldorf Ford] /Waldorf MD. # 27 of 997 silver burch #103 of 3214 Sold Oct 17, 2015. Replaced with 2016 XLT Explorer with 3:66 gear 4WD [ interceptor package] In addition 2015 -V6 Mustang added to the corral April 17,2015 with Roush upgrades .February 2018 upgraded to Explorer Sport , Ford blue ,intake upgrade, intake mod, Unleashed super tune, Governor removed. 1969 Mark III ,Forest Green still in fleet. Carlisle favorite .

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    Quote Originally Posted by 71cyclone View Post
    SPEAKING OF ECHO BOOST POWER / 'Detroit Steel Wheels' 'Mob STEEL'' did a Resto Rod rebuild a month or so back with a late model F 150 [pre 79 if not mistaken] with a twin turbo 3.5 crate engine and ecm package for a Pro football player ,and the conversion turned out real nice and quick.
    IIRC...it was Albert Haynesworthless.

    He had MobSteel stuff that 3.5L EcoBoost into a beater F150 that he owned.

    I laughed during the entire build, as Albert was just spending more of 'Danny Boy's' money!!

    (Daniel Snyder dumped $100 MILLION on Haynesworthless and got 2 unproductive years for it..... )


    BTW: That Fusion Sport is most likely going to be my next DD!
    2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
    2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
    1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
    1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
    1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual

    SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
    w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
    Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
    Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
    B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
    SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
    'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
    Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18

  8. #23
    2017 Ford Fusion Sport (STD & Options)
    Engine: 2.7L V6 Ecoboost (STD)
    Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (STD)
    Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic -inc: steering wheel mounted paddle shifters (STD)
    Paint Colors: Shadow Black, Magnetic, Lightning Blue, Ingot Silver, Oxford White, Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat ($395), Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat ($395), White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat ($595)
    Seat Type: Dark Earth Gray, Leather/Miko Suede Heated Sport Bucket Seats
    Equipment Group 400A ($0)
    Equipment Group 401A
    -inc: Fusion V6 Sport Upgrade Package, 10-Way Power Passenger Seat, fore/aft, up/down, recline and 2-way power lumbar, Reverse Sensing System, (2) 4.2" Driver Configurable LCD Display In instrument cluster, Ambient Lighting, Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, Radio: AM/FM/MP3 CD Player, Sony premium audio w/12 speakers and HD Radio, SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System, enhanced voice recognition, 8" center LCD capacitive touch-screen w/swipe capability, pinch-to-zoom capability w/navigaton, AppLink, 911 Assist and two smart charging USB ports ($2000)
    Additional Equipment:
    Adaptive Cruise Control W/Stop & Go
    -inc: Pre-Collision Assist w/Pedestrian Detection, forward collision warning, brake support and active braking ($1190)
    Fusion V6 Sport Driver Assist Package
    -inc: Power Converter 110V Outlet, Heated Steering Wheel, BLIS w/Cross Traffic Alert (Blind Spot Information System), Rain-Sensing Wipers, Lane-Keeping System, lane departure warning, lane keeping aid and driver monitoring system, SYNC Connect, Auto High Beams ($1625)
    50-State Emissions System ($0)
    Engine Block Heater (Regional) Standard in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI and WY states. Other states available via FCSD. ($0)
    Paint Protection Film By 3M
    -inc: covers for the leading edge of hood, front fascia, front lower rocker, lower rear quarter, door edges, door handle cups and rear fascia edge
    Pre-installed custom accessory. ($295)
    Power Moonroof -inc: Universal Garage Door Opener ($1095)
    Front License Plate Bracket Standard in states where required by law ($0)
    Radio: Am/Fm/Mp3 Cd Player
    -inc: Sony premium audio w/12 speakers and HD Radio, SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System, enhanced voice recognition, 8" center LCD capacitive touch-screen w/swipe capability, pinch-to-zoom capability w/navigaton, AppLink, 911 Assist and two smart charging USB ports ($0)
    Cooled Driver And Passenger Seats-inc: perforated leather ($395)
    All Weather Front & Rear Floor Mats($120)
    Trunk Cargo NetPre-installed custom accessory ($25)
    Enhanced Active Park Assist W/Parallel Parking-inc: park out assist, reverse perpendicular parking and forward and side sensing systems ($995)
    Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System-inc: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link w/5-year prepaid subscription, Not available in AK/HI, SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by Sirius XM Radio Inc. ($795)
    Rear Inflatable Safety Belts ($190)

    2004 Silver Birch
    300B
    Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
    Exhaust by Greg
    13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)

    2015 Ford Focus SE Sport FWD
    2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
    2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD
    1989.5 Ford Mustang 5.0 LXsport

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    SWEET!

    Looking forward to this Camry Crusher/Honda Humiliator.

    I'm so tired of hearing this chant from the lemmings:

    "My Camry/Accord has a V6!!"

    Now I can tell them that their V6s are missing a blower....(unless you count the driver)...


    BTW: Who applies the 3M Paint protector film...dealer or factory?
    2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
    2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
    1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
    1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
    1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual

    SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
    w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
    Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
    Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
    B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
    SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
    'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
    Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Walsh View Post
    SWEET!

    Looking forward to this Camry Crusher/Honda Humiliator.

    I'm so tired of hearing this chant from the lemmings:

    "My Camry/Accord has a V6!!"

    Now I can tell them that their V6s are missing a blower....(unless you count the driver)...


    BTW: Who applies the 3M Paint protector film...dealer or factory?
    I posted that info just cause I know you want this to be your next car.

    Most likely the 3M Paint protector film would be installed by the dealer. Would be nice if it was done at the factory since then it would lessen the likelihood of any paint contamination during transport to the dealer and the people in clean up, since you know any of their brushes/mits or whatever they use to wash the cars will leave the very first scratches/swirl marks on the paint.

    2004 Silver Birch
    300B
    Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
    Exhaust by Greg
    13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)

    2015 Ford Focus SE Sport FWD
    2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
    2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD
    1989.5 Ford Mustang 5.0 LXsport

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    I've had all wheel drive cars... And aside from RWD fun, they were quicker, faster, and more stable in the muck. I love RWD for fun spirited driving, but for everyday, mountains sleet snow and muck... AWD rocks.


    2003 300A Black, #4918 of 7838, 17,400 Miles
    Tune, KYB's, JLT, FlowMaster 42441, Res Delete, New BFG's, 8 coats of zymoil Titanium

    2003 300B Silver Birch, #21 of 419, 29,800 miles
    Tune, JLT, FlowMaster 42441 Res Delete, New Nitto 235/255 Bigcarsforever dead peddle & custom SRP peddles, 5 coats Zymoil Titanium, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYBs, 1/2 inch coil cut, Sparta Watts link and Control Arms, Carfixer alignment.

    2003 CV Sport Matador Red, 19,280 Miles, DD, Curless Full Service Royal flush, Marto Tune, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires, NEW OEM Sport Springs -1 coil & Monroe Severe Duty (front) shocks, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYB rear Shocks, Carfixer Alignment.

    2004 CV HPP Silver Birch, 93,000 miles. Son's DD, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires (thank you Lowndex!)

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    I like it, it's sure to be a fun car too. I have enough vehicles already though! Haha

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    I have a Sangria Red 2010 Fusion Sport. What attracted me to the car was the two tone leather seating to match the car color, all the "free" optional electronics (all part of the sport package)and the 3.5 liter V-6. Great on gas and it flies. ,
    I like the new 2017 Sport model, but the seating is nothing special to the model.

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    New Fusion Sport 2.7L Ecoboost V6 puts out 380 Ft-LBs of torque!

    Only problem is that the thing is like the SHO....another pig.....3,900+ LBs!

    Why does FORD make all of their 'Sport' sedans weigh 2 tons....?





    I wonder why the 3.5L SHO Ecoboost V6 is rated at only 350 Ft-Lbs*.....is the new Fusion Sport's transmission that stout?

    *350 Ft-Lbs was supposedly the max FORD would rate the Taurus SHO auto transmission.
    2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
    2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
    1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
    1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
    1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual

    SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
    w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
    Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
    Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
    B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
    SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
    'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
    Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Walsh View Post
    New Fusion Sport 2.7L Ecoboost V6 puts out 380 Ft-LBs of torque!

    Only problem is that the thing is like the SHO....another pig.....3,900+ LBs!

    Why does FORD make all of their 'Sport' sedans weigh 2 tons....?





    I wonder why the 3.5L SHO Ecoboost V6 is rated at only 350 Ft-Lbs*.....is the new Fusion Sport's transmission that stout?

    *350 Ft-Lbs was supposedly the max FORD would rate the Taurus SHO auto transmission.
    Weight is due to a lot of safety equipment and toys. The new Lincolns get 400hp out of the new 3.0 liter engine. You better believe that the next generation SHO will have 400-450 hp.
    2004 Silver Birch; Sold in 2009
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    415 RWHP, 436 RWTQ; Best time 12.9
    Kenwood Audio, Signal Mirrors, GodsHead Badges on front and back

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