I have a 3.2 SHO sitting in it's junky Taurus and would like to know an accurate weight for that engine. The 2.3 weights about 330 lbs. The V8 Rover 4.0(which I have several of)weighs 320. The only weight I've seen on line is 480 for the SHO, but that is ridiculous, it must be the weight of the engine and the tranny together(like they weigh motorcycle engines)or weight with ac, ps, ect. on board. A 5.0(old style)weights 530 or so, a 429 about 600. Knock off ~50 for aluminum heads. The new 5.0 is about 450, the 3.7 v6 350 or so.
One drawback to the SHO is it has no pilot bearing drilled into the back of the crank. Also, as far as computer, stick to the one in it and put "tweekers" on it, the Megasquirt has, to my knowledge, any way to contrl the secondary throttle plates. I hope someone can prove me wrong, as I like MS, just be aware that it demands some churnin' and learnin', a process I have not completed yet.
EP73Pinto
You are absolutely correct about the spacers required, does anyone know where a CNC cutting company would cut a few? They are all identical, you need six. But if several people get together it will be much cheaper by the dozens.
Another thing. The SHO has it's thermostat housing on the flywheel side of the motor. More fabrication/adaptation involved.
You know, it would be easier just to drop the subframe out from in front of the Taurus, cut a hole(neatly)under the hatchback, build a cage to the attachment points of the subframe and top of the struts, replace the hatch glass with functional slats, build a firewall behind the front seats, dark window tinting or make the quarters functional scoops(ala Pantera), monsterously big front brakes to balance the respectable front SHO hardware, proper fitting of tires(really big ones), going to play "Here, kitty, kitty" with all the guys out on the Tail of the Dragon...
But I digress.
Grumpy