2007-08-15 06:40:52 · 10 answers · asked by smokyjoeinchicago 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Since the Taurus is, if I remember correctly, a front wheel driven vehicle, I don't think it's possible to swap in the 302. It would reguire too much work for no appreciable gain, other than the "curiosity value"... Good luck!
2007-08-15 06:47:18 · answer #1 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why???? Go find a Taurus SHO. The Gen 2 is a good pick. Most had Yamaha v-6's and some even came with 5 speed manual tranny's like mine which has gobbled up many 302's
You could even find a Gen 1 SHO which would be an easy swap for your slo go. The V8 SHO's were okay but lacked the dependabilty that the V6 had. Regardless if you haven't got a manual tranny your wasting money in the long run as the auto tranny could not take the power and torque of the V6 or V8 Yamahas produced for long.
Just for fun look up the HP ratings of the SHO V6 and compair it to the 302. You'll be amazed.
Beware stangers not ever Taurus you pull up to in the dark is just your grannys car!
2007-08-18 15:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by 88 Junebugs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO The Taurus is a front wheel drive with a transverse mounted engine. The 5.0 will not fit due to transmission availability and its sheer size. How about putting a 96-99 Taurus SHO Yamaha V8 in? It is probably cheaper to get a used SHO than do the swap!!!
2007-08-15 06:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Ford Sales Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can but a 302 in a taurus...ive seen a 351w in a focus..you will have have serious supspension work...all new electrical...new tranny, driveshaft, rearend. so on and so on..lots of money..just go buy a cobra if you are going to put all that money into it...better yet put a turbo on it and hope that your engine can hold it
2007-08-16 06:07:36 · answer #4 · answered by David M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can find an old Maverick. The job will get a lot easier. Or even better find a used miata. Go to this site and check them out. www.monstermiata.com
good luck.
2007-08-15 08:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it won't work The transmission will not bolt up to it and you would waist lots of money trying to modify the trans, and motor 3.8 or another 3.0 will fit with better money, hope this helps.
2007-08-15 06:50:25 · answer #6 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, the big problem would be finding a transaxle that will bolt up to it.
2007-08-15 06:45:19 · answer #7 · answered by Jody D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope won't work two completely different engines one for a fwd and the other for rwd
2016-05-18 21:19:04 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can,but without the transmission and it will not run though.
2007-08-15 13:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by CarmaNguyen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not Nascar teams did it lol......
2007-08-15 13:45:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋