ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 11m 9d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 12/07/07 01:09 PM Share Posted 12/07/07 01:09 PM I cannot see them changing the motor 1/2 through Orion. My bet is this "might" happen on the series after orion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TornadoJudd Donating Members 818 Member For: 18y 11m 7d Posted 12/07/07 01:42 PM Share Posted 12/07/07 01:42 PM Nu-cvBbgzcc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TornadoJudd Donating Members 818 Member For: 18y 11m 7d Posted 12/07/07 01:45 PM Share Posted 12/07/07 01:45 PM go the Taurus SHO V6! My mate did his trade with Ford in the US and used to tell me how well these cars used to go for what they are. Heads and intake done by Yamaha from memory. Ive driven a few Taurus in Australia and they rev very freely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconhouseuk Member 11 Member For: 17y 9m 13d Location: UK. Posted 12/07/07 04:50 PM Share Posted 12/07/07 04:50 PM It may not be all bad news - Noble cars get 455bhp from the twin turbo duratec motor so it should move the new lighter falcon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-wolf Member 897 Member For: 17y 8m 29d Gender: Male Location: ACT Posted 12/07/07 11:58 PM Author Share Posted 12/07/07 11:58 PM And this from the SMHFord may axe local big sixLeo Shanahan and Jane HolroydJuly 13, 2007UNDER a plan that could threaten up to 600 jobs and end 81 years of Ford engine manufacturing in Australia, Ford is considering whether to cease making the Falcon six-cylinder engine.The company is considering a scheme to import V6 engines that would enable its six-cylinder engines to comply with the new Euro IV exhaust emissions laws to be introduced over the next three years.Under Australian law, the Euro IV emissions exhaust standard will be compulsory for all new cars under 3.5 tonnes by 2010 and for all new model designs by 2008.The Ford Australia proposal, reported by the automotive news website GoAuto.com.au, would end 50 years of manufacturing the six-cylinder Falcon engine at Ford's Geelong plant, which opened in 1926.Asked about the possibility of importing the V6 engines, a Ford spokeswoman, Sinead McAlary, would not confirm the details but said the company was considering alternatives."We are looking at a range of different alternatives across a number of different areas of our business to ensure we can remain competitive in terms of features and technology we offer and pricing into the future."I cannot confirm at this stage the details of those studies. Nothing has been decided at this point."We informed our workers earlier in the week that we were studying a range of alternatives across the business."It is understood that another plan being canvassed is to import parts for a Euro IV-compliant engine and to build it in Australia. But this would cost more than importing the V6 engine whole.Last year the Falcon recorded its lowest annual sales in 40 years, dropping to number three in the list of Australia's most popular cars, behind the Expensive Daewoo Late model camira and Toyota Corolla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TornadoJudd Donating Members 818 Member For: 18y 11m 7d Posted 13/07/07 12:04 AM Share Posted 13/07/07 12:04 AM it would be a big shame if they got rid of the inline six. I would hate to work in any big car factory at the moment you just wouldnt know what the future holds for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newl Guests Posted 13/07/07 12:54 AM Share Posted 13/07/07 12:54 AM The Yamaha powered SHO was quite a car during it's time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 18y 10m 3d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 13/07/07 01:04 AM Share Posted 13/07/07 01:04 AM I6 was always the most contrasting difference from a commodore. It just wont be the same. again. I dont tink I will keep producing the T version for that much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macka'sxr6t Member 1,480 Member For: 20y 7m 26d Location: Mildura Posted 13/07/07 12:45 PM Share Posted 13/07/07 12:45 PM I could'nt really give a sh8T about the engine. Ford had v6 engines in capri's and early 1960 model falcons. The part that concerns me the most will be the demise of rear wheel drive. It is as sure as chickens hatch from eggs that any v6 engine package that ford release will be front wheel drive, like toyota and mazda.when that happens so will my relationship with ford. My suggestion if you can afford it is to lock up an xr6turbo in a shed. They will be worth money one day.macka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 6m 15d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 13/07/07 12:53 PM Share Posted 13/07/07 12:53 PM If they make falcon into front wheel drive, you might as well just import some american cr@p straight from the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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