READ THIS FIRST - WHAT ENGINES WILL FIT MY CAR? - Page 5

99ADCCOUGAR · 03-30-2006, 04:06 PM

okay i am all confused and whatnot...and ill probably get flamed for this question and the next.....do the 3L duratecs (escape, Tauruss, Tribute, and sable) just bolt right up to the stock Cougar MTX?

and if so, once i get one. Does the ADC T3?T$ kit bolt to it...or is ther some modification required?

thx fer the help

DanG · 03-30-2006, 04:23 PM

Yes, there is a VERY good possibility you will get flamed for that question.

The answers are readily searchable- Consider this your "Get out of jail free" card from your friendly mod:

The 3Ls bolt tot he MTX-75. Even the CD4E, no problem.

ADC no longer makes the T3/4 kit. They are supposed to be coming out with a lower-end, non-intercooled version of the T28 kit. The T3/4 kit requires (IMO) a beefed up motor (see my sig) in order to run higher boost safely.

ilovemycar · 04-04-2006, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

The T3/4 kit requires (IMO) a beefed up motor (see my sig) in order to run higher boost safely.

coughcough...Warmonger...it's all in the tune

DanG · 04-05-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovemycar

coughcough...Warmonger...it's all in the tune

What percentage of people on here looking for the quick fix are going to meticulously detail the build/install/tune?? My comment was to scare off the ricers and bring everyone down to reality. There is no quick power adder, and any power adder requires tuning, and any large power adder (F/I) will blow up your engine just as quick without the attention to detail and PLANNING AHEAD!

If they read my posts and are not scared off, it means they're serious and will heed good advice from War, Demon, and other knowledgeable folks on here for a good, powerful, reliable result. 15k on my turbo (daily driver) and nary a problem.

jaa55 · 04-06-2006, 03:03 PM

what parts have to be swapped from the 2.5 to the 3.0 to make it fit? does the intake have to be changed?

CoRDiTe · 04-09-2006, 02:29 PM

you mentioned tarus/sabel's 3.0l could fit under the engine bay of the coug. what about the 3.8l size??? Doesn´t look that much of a difference IMO.

DanG · 04-09-2006, 05:00 PM

The 3.8L is a pushrod motor. You do not see it listed in the forum, it will not fit without being a completely custom fabrication. But by then, you're better off going RWD conversion with a Cobra engine.

CoRDiTe · 04-10-2006, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

The 3.8L is a pushrod motor. You do not see it listed in the forum, it will not fit without being a completely custom fabrication. But by then, you're better off going RWD conversion with a Cobra engine.

I tried search but couldn~t come up with anything. Are there any 3.0l motors already with stock turbos on them, that you can do a swap in the coug???

BigBalledOX · 04-10-2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CoRDiTe

I tried search but couldn~t come up with anything. Are there any 3.0l motors already with stock turbos on them, that you can do a swap in the coug???

You didn't come up with anything because NO, there are NOT any.

I don't get it. This list was compiled by reputable members of this board who have put in blood, sweat and tears researching and building and experimenting and learning from their mistakes what will and will not work.

This is it. The Duratec engines LISTED IN THIS THREAD are what will fit without some kind of ridiculous fabrication. Thats all there is to it.

james99 · 04-10-2006, 08:00 PM

so will the 3.8 taurus/sable engine fit?

03-30-2006, 04:06 PM	#41 (permalink)
99ADCCOUGAR NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 462	Re: READ THIS FIRST - WHAT ENGINES WILL FIT MY CAR? okay i am all confused and whatnot...and ill probably get flamed for this question and the next.....do the 3L duratecs (escape, Tauruss, Tribute, and sable) just bolt right up to the stock Cougar MTX? and if so, once i get one. Does the ADC T3?T$ kit bolt to it...or is ther some modification required? thx fer the help __________________ Dave decided he wants to move out on his own. 1999 White Cougar MTX 2.5 - Built as much as I could with what money i had. 226 fwhp on the funny stuff SOLD =( minus the motor 1998 MB E320 - ROAD MONSTER, SLK32 AMG Supercharger Unit, Renntech Pulley,ECU,TCU upgrades, Lowered, 18x9 on all 4 corners = 450bhp/ 475tq/5 spd auto/Handles like a beast = Kick Major Culo on Highways..... Fun stuff now for my Uncle SOLD =(

03-30-2006, 04:23 PM	#42 (permalink)
DanG Dan G. & Son! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 4,171	Re: READ THIS FIRST - WHAT ENGINES WILL FIT MY CAR? Yes, there is a VERY good possibility you will get flamed for that question. The answers are readily searchable- Consider this your "Get out of jail free" card from your friendly mod: The 3Ls bolt tot he MTX-75. Even the CD4E, no problem. ADC no longer makes the T3/4 kit. They are supposed to be coming out with a lower-end, non-intercooled version of the T28 kit. The T3/4 kit requires (IMO) a beefed up motor (see my sig) in order to run higher boost safely. __________________ Dan G. '99 Spruce Green 3.0L ADC T3/4 Turbo Cougar- SOLD. 2006 Pontiac GTO - CGM, M6, 18s - !CAGS, JHP Binnacle Gauges 1998 Contour SE V6 ATX <--- Beater

04-06-2006, 03:03 PM	#45 (permalink)
jaa55 NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dayton, PA Posts: 422	Re: READ THIS FIRST - WHAT ENGINES WILL FIT MY CAR? what parts have to be swapped from the 2.5 to the 3.0 to make it fit? does the intake have to be changed?

04-09-2006, 05:00 PM	#47 (permalink)
DanG Dan G. & Son! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 4,171	Re: READ THIS FIRST - WHAT ENGINES WILL FIT MY CAR? The 3.8L is a pushrod motor. You do not see it listed in the forum, it will not fit without being a completely custom fabrication. But by then, you're better off going RWD conversion with a Cobra engine. __________________ Dan G. '99 Spruce Green 3.0L ADC T3/4 Turbo Cougar- SOLD. 2006 Pontiac GTO - CGM, M6, 18s - !CAGS, JHP Binnacle Gauges 1998 Contour SE V6 ATX <--- Beater

04-10-2006, 08:00 PM	#50 (permalink)
james99 NECO Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,158	Re: READ THIS FIRST - WHAT ENGINES WILL FIT MY CAR? so will the 3.8 taurus/sable engine fit?

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