TAKE A RIDE INSIDE A TAURUS AT 160MPH IN 9.6 SECONDS

[zach44102]

 

[SHOCH]

"I don't give a shit what anyone says this is going to happen"
And there it is, well done.

 

[SM105K]

Good stuff, I love watching people row gears in fast cars. Are you no lift shifting?

 

[Michelle]

There it is!

 

[zoomlater]

 

[zach44102]

"I don't give a shit what anyone says this is going to happen"
And there it is, well done.

i will always cherish that trophy

 

[zach44102]

Good stuff, I love watching people row gears in fast cars. Are you no lift shifting?

nope still lifting.. i try to be easy on the transmission

 

[Devin]

https://engineswapdepot.com/?p=43730

 

[SHOdded]

Never heard of aluminum connecting rods before. Always forged. And race bearings too, wow. A lot of thinking and a lot of work has gone into making this record possible.

 

[Devin]

I thought the ecoboost rods were made out of a powdered aluminum alloy?

 

[SHOdded]

Might be aluminum, definitely powdered metal.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-taurus-first-drive-review-2.html

Engine Specs

ENGINE: 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost™
Manufacturing location: Cleveland Engine Plant, Ohio
Configurations: 60° V-6, Aluminum block/heads
Intake Manifold: Single piece aluminum
Exhaust Manifolds: Dual wall fabricated steel
Crankshaft: Forged steel
Redline: 6,200 rpm (Fuel Cut Off)
Idle Speed in Drive: 600 rpm
Throttle Body: 65 mm electronic
Valvetrain: DOHC 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable camshaft timing
Valve Diameter: Intake: 37mm; Exhaust: 31mm
Pistons: High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low tension rings with direct injection bowl
Connecting Rods: Cracked powder metal
Ignition: Pencil coil
Bore x Stroke: 3.6 x 3.4 in. / 92.5 x 88.7mm
Displacement: 3.5-liter/213 cu. in.

https://www.enginebuildermag.com/2015/09/connecting-rods/

 

[yamahaSHO]

Highly doubt they are aluminum since they are a wear item. Powdered metal has been used for decades.

 

[DNort]

My dad uses aluminum connecting rods in his v8 drag builds.
He tells me they are great for drag because they are lighter but much much much cheaper than titanium ones.But not anywhere near as durable. He replaces them every season.

Awesome build! Thanks for sharing the videos!!