finally traded my Gen 2 for a Gen 3

[streetyme]

I traded my Blue 93 MTX for a 97 Gen 3 that has 105xxx miles and welded cams.. I didnt relize how different these cars really were.. These cars are very comfortable for the daily grind. What else besides the cam issue and the occasional tranny problem do I need to be aware of

 

[LJRuddy]

There isnt really any other major problem that you need to worry about. Besides the LIM getting gunked up causing a failure of the secondary system, the gen 3 is a very solid ride.

 

[streetyme]

thats actually nice to know... thanks

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Untimely alternator death (although I've yet to see an alternator that died in a timely manner), coil failures, and then just the typical Taurus bugs (a OE strut job will make you cry).

Congrats! :sun:

 

[stephen newberg]

Yes, congratulations and welcome to Gen III ownership.

pax, smn

 

[NebraskaSHO]

Get your suspension looked at and repair what is necessary. Otherwise you'll ruin your tires.

Take my word for it.

 

[streetyme]

Thanks for the welcome... I will look into the suspension

 

[97SHOgt]

Thanks for the welcome... I will look into the suspension

Agreed 100%! Good luck with the car!

 

[streetyme]

Thanks 97SHO..

 

[St Louis SHO]

Good deal. If you need anything, remember I'm not far from you. I want a G3 soon

James

 

[streetyme]

Thanks James I'll defintely keep you in mind... What can I do to make this closer to the performace of a well stock well tuned MTX? Does the third cat delete and cold air really help all that much?

Joe

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Thanks James I'll defintely keep you in mind... What can I do to make this closer to the performace of a well stock well tuned MTX? Does the third cat delete and cold air really help all that much?

Joe

Good tuning and shave about 400 lbs. from the car and you'll be in good shape. Third cat delete and CAI don't really do much except enhance the sound. In fact, the 14 second V8 cars did so with the stock airbox (minus the saxacone and with a little Porterization in Ron's case).

 

[aarmel732]

CAI,, 3rd cat out, decent exhaust, tuner. A tuner is the best bang for the buck right now.

 

[SHOZ123]

Yes I'm getting load values of around 96% with my latest tune and the new motor. Arrrrrr

 

[streetyme]

Thanks for the info... I am running a SCT X2 with a custom program on my 06 Stang, do they make one for the Taurus? That program really woke up my car. I am not wanting to get to carried away; since this is my daily driver..

Joe

 

[SHOZ123]

Mmm tunes. I can do it.

 

[streetyme]

Thats awesome Shoz... How much FWHP does a GEN 3 lay down stock?

 

[Ian Macoomb]

Between 180 and 190 whp.

 

[streetyme]

So I guess we have around 16-19% drivetrain loss?