Import motor swap?

technically, the maverick is not a muscle car.

 

My Maverick proves that!

I hold SLOW E.T. on the time slip registry. 20+ seconds in the qtr.

 

I think people ask why a Maverick anyways ...

My 201,000 mile 250 did a good burnout today. I personally think 250 was one of the best engines Ford ever made. They aren't going to win any drag races, but they keep up with traffic just fine and will run 70 down the interstate all day. Not to mention they last forever...

 

when I mention I6's...

everyone ignores my post. Granted, in stock form they suck. But by the first of 2007, You'll all eat my dust! Turbocharged, aluminum racing head, Forged internals, and 500+ horsepower!

 

now theres' some benchracing at its finest

that might be a bit of a tall order,but have fun with it

 

With "only" 500+ HP? Me thinks you'll need more than that.......

 

OK I`ll put in my on this...To begin with I think everyone should build his or her car to suit themselves. However ,if you "crossbreed" any car with a different brand engine ,you WILL get negative comments aimed at you,and the car...so expect it. You just have to decide if you want the car to be "accepted" by people,or if you are thick skinned enough to not worry about what others say and be content in doing what YOU want.

I personally would not put anything other than a Ford engine in a ford car (Chevy in a Chevy ect.) But thats just me


I would like to see someone build a Maverick with a Turbo coupe Thunderbird engine tweaked out to run 10`s ~ A guy on the `net built an `87 T-bird with one of those engines using mostly junkyard parts (two turbos and fuel injection)and some enginuity.

Also an SHO Taurus engine would be cool.

Or maybe a Supercoupe T-bird supercharged V-6



Thomas H. I think suspension mods from ANY make and model car are fine as long as its an upgrade from the stock Maverick /Comet stuff.
(Boy ...how could thay NOT be )

 

Love the Import vs Ford(or anyone) discussions, gets everyone involved. my 3 cents.
1C-Following peer pressure to use an import motor is not being unique, it's doing the opposite.
2C -I have a mixed brand example that should have all us bleed blue ford guys thinking. A 289 motor went into a British car and the Shelby AC Cobra was born. Born to kick Ferrari's ass, and everyone else, and become a Ford(?) legend. I'm kind of power train biased so the Cobra is a Ford dammit!
3C- I think Mavericks and Comets are unique enough. And a 250 car with a FSPP head and 300+ hp set up for road racing is probably in my future and a big enough challenge without putting a Rolls Royce aircraft rotary engine in it. Made for fun in mountain twisties more than who has the highest hp. All Ford, all fun. Except for the aftermarket handling bits...and the aftermarket motor bits... and the vintage hood scoop. Damn, where's that line? I was just standing on it. Keeps moving around.
Hail Carroll Shelby! The guy that mixed and matched and everyone could only say good things. Amazing what kicking ass on the race track does for a cars image eh?

 

I like the way you think! I like drags, but turning left and right is the way to go. I have front & rear sway bars on mine. It's lowered a bit. I'm not sure 'bout the alloy head yet, but a poted and messaged iron head with 3x1 is on the shelf waiting and a T-5 is under the bench.

Best thing about a hipo 6 is the look on the V8 guys face you just beat.

 

Is that a challenge? :evilsmile

Oh yeah....and my vote is no import crap. But that's just me. Do whatever you want....just leave me out of it. Want something really different? Scrounge up a 427 SOHC and stuff that in your Maverick. For the people who think the 4.6 single and dual overhead cam engines are duds.....my kid would like to invite you to a match race.

 

Quote from "The Shadowmaster, "Oh yeah....and my vote is no import crap."

This is a tough one and it will never really stop, but get over the "Import" label. The so called "import" car companies employ over 100,000 Americans and support the jobs of many more.

Ford would never have won Le Mans, Sebring or indy without outside help. The GT40 was born in England as was the Cobra (AC Ace). The famous Ford Cosworth Engine was an import. The 427 SOHC was a granade in racing.The SCCA Formula Ford class is based on an import engine and chassis. The past and current Ford 1.8, 2.0 and 2.3 four bangers are or were built and designed in Europe and Japan. The South Americans and Aussi's improved the Ford 6. The new alloy head coming out for the Ford six is based on the Argintine Ford head, not the USA head 'cause it was not as good. Heck the Auzzie Ford head was better.

Ford, GM, MOPAR all get needed expert assist from overseas partners because they need to and want to. Ford owns or is partned with: Jag, Mazda, Volvo & Yammaha. GM has: Isuzu, Suzuki, Holden, Opel, Fiat, Toyota, SAAB. MOPAR is owned by Mercedes and partners with Mitubishi. There are more connections and the content level of so many products depends on parts or labor that is from outside our boarders. The reasons will cause an entirely new post. The reality is that this is basic stuff. Don't like imports? Bet the clothes you wear and the appliances you use each day were imported here.

 

My parents certainly wouldn't have a job if it weren't for imports. My dad is the plant manager of a metal stamping company. They make clutch levers, foot pegs, and several other parts for Honda motorcycles and ATV's. They also make gas pedals, brake pedals and clutch pedals for Honda Accords and Civics. They also make blades and blade holders for Briggs & Stratton and lawn mower and golf carts wheels that are sold around the world.

If your makeing more power in a lighter, smaller package, then why not? A Chevy engine is the only brand I would have a problem with putting in my Ford.

I also agree with M.A.V. I would love to see a SHO Taurus engine (Yamaha) in a Maverick. That would make one hell of a daily driver.

 

Hotrodbob.....
Please....I use the term "import crap" as a generic label for engines utilized in most "ricer" type vehicles (again a generic label). I am also not economically stupid as to the facts of the "who/what/where" automobile manufacture and production. I also understand the "clothes and appliances" issues. We were not addressing such things. It was asked "what do you guys think about....." and most offered their opinions. I stated my opinion, period. Save the economics lessons for someone else.

 

Sorry if what I posted was taken negatively. No harm No Foul.

 

Id like to see one of the new ford v-10 or the new truck v-8 in a mav. the other odd one for me would be the 351 OHC from the pantera in a mav. someone mentioned their allison v-12, how bout a merlin instead with the zeuschal overhaul. good luck getting it in the car though, saw one in a monster truck and he had to put it in the bed