unusual swap: Yamaha 3.2L SHO v6

torkair · Post by **torkair** » October 6th, 2009, 6:23 pm

I was wondering if an SHO v6 will swap into these little cars. The SHO origionally came in the ford Tarus with both automatic and manual trannies and is pretty much a ford 3 litre v6 block with a bunch of nifty Yamaha stuff bolted on to the top making about 280hp/tq from the factory. Any info i can get on this possible swap would be great as i have a "thing" for these motors.

RS_OBD'oh_2 · Post by **RS_OBD'oh_2** » October 6th, 2009, 6:44 pm

put your "thing" away.
keep it a mazda, not a mongrol

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » October 6th, 2009, 6:55 pm

There is no info on it cause it's never been done, and it's not compatible, not without custom work. The Mx-3 was designed to accept only Mazda K-series V6's and Mazda B-series 4cyls, that's it that's all. Anything else will require custom work, parts and electrical. Custom = $$$

Savin · Post by **Savin** » October 6th, 2009, 7:11 pm

At least he asked about the more powerful Taurus V6 and not the essex 3.8L with 140hp...

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » October 6th, 2009, 7:16 pm

Once again, never been done, but if you have the money and know-how, giver.

onlytrueromeo · Post by **onlytrueromeo** » October 6th, 2009, 7:44 pm

Mazda F-Series will fit as well with only minor custom work, and it is not advised to use the KJ or KF platforms. (KJ requires custom work, KF is weak)

solo_ryder · Post by **solo_ryder** » October 6th, 2009, 8:45 pm

I've seen that motor put in a probe before, but I think it was a first gen. Correct me if I'm wrong also, the v6 sho doesn't have 280bhp... Doesn't it have like 220?

Savin · Post by **Savin** » October 6th, 2009, 8:49 pm

Yup solo, you're right. 220hp 200tq (for the 3.0) 220 and 215 for the 3.2. I thought the 280 seemed high....

Post by **Mooneggs** » October 6th, 2009, 9:11 pm

maybe you are thinking of the new twin turbo version?

Savin · Post by **Savin** » October 6th, 2009, 9:23 pm

Moons, you mean the ecoboost that has over 365hp? Thats a tad more than 280.

torkair · Post by **torkair** » October 6th, 2009, 11:10 pm

with swapping in the 3.0L cams into the 3.2L and a little cleanup work on the intake and head ports you can hit 280 hp. As for the new ecotech v6, that thing is a beauty and should be optioned for other cars too, but thats just wishful thinking

. Im definately no stranger to turning wrenches, but all this electronic stuff has me scratching my head a bit.

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