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Wasn't there a press release about Ford having trouble designing a manual tranny for the ST Focus ? Something about not finding anything to stand up to the power.
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Originally posted by fastcougar:
Originally posted by muntus:
Ford designed a similar tranny, I'd be happy with it.
Care to revisit this ... if it was built by Ford, it would probably break at least once a year and cost roughly $2,500 each time to fix it 
Sounds like a BMW after the warranty runs out. 
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I share your desire in wanting a manual transmission. That is the reason I got tired of waiting and got the S60R. I believe the auto transmission will be the one developed jointly with GM so who knows how it will turn out. The current 6 speed auto is made by Aisin, a Toyota affiliate.
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Dudes, 250HP on 87. This is the low end of capabilities. This engine was also designed with forced induction and direct injection in mind. Clearly it will hold its on to Nissan's 3.5, admittedly late in the game, but better late than never.
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This is what I found. From this source, it says the engine output could reach 300 hp. Also, a 3.8 liter version is possible too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratec_engine#Duratec_35
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When's this going to be available? I'm itching to get my hands on one.
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The greatest thing to ever happen would be the engine was put in the mustang. Parts would not be in short supply then.
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Originally posted by myfastse:
The greatest thing to ever happen would be the engine was put in the mustang. Parts would not be in short supply then.
Why because parts for our car are that hard to find!?  
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Originally posted by MapOfTaziFoShoâ�??¢:
Originally posted by myfastse:
The greatest thing to ever happen would be the engine was put in the mustang. Parts would not be in short supply then.
Why because parts for our car are that hard to find!?
I was thinking more along the lines of cost and options. 
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I think you all are forgeting the fact that ford is run by a bunch of scared nancy boys,they don't have the balls to put that much HP in anything other than the mustang.They are toafraid to put their necks out there and do something people like.Ford doesn't do anything differant until GM trys it first.Don't get me wrong I work at a ford dealer,and I know ford has the know-how and the ability to do all these things,but it's highly likely they won't.
Don't forget that this is about an engine in a FWD car.There is a reason you don't see many FWD cars with over 260HP.
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