Prowler V6

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See http://www.blueovalnews.com/new_ford_engine.htm for an interesting
discussion of Ford's own opinion of the modular... and possible plans
for the future.

Mike J.

Frederic Breitwieser wrote:
> 
> > 30% more from a 200HP engine would be 260...  50% more would be 300
> 
> Maybe Todd and I should split a calculator :)
> 
> > Nope... They try so hard to cut costs that MOST engines are built at the
> > ragged edge of holding together anymore...
> 
> I've learned this the hard way unfortunately.
> 
> > 30% over stock without new crank, rods etc, and the 4.6 has been the ONLY V8
> > stang motor for the last 2-3 years.
> 
> I actually like the motor... was going to use one in my mid-engine car
> project, with a Paxton.  Nice and simple.
> 
> > TONS of cash dumped into the car.  I know plenty of Stang owners that would
> > love to see 400HP without buying a complete new engine.
> 
> Not to be opposite, but I find that hard to believe, especially with a
> transplanted 302 or 351... both are decent designs and have more to
> give.