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LS coolant manifold #404993 07/19/02 01:55 AM
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 12 Tampa B Brian Hollands OP Junior Member
OP Brian Hollands Junior Member B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 12 Tampa	Can anyone tell me if the LS 3.0 has a different coolant manifold (connecting both heads at the rear with temp sensors on it) than the 3.0 Taurus. As I'm putting this engine in in a RWD configuration I'm trying to keep much from protruding beyond the rear of the cylinder heads. As the LS is RWD I'm hoping it's configured with the hose(s) pointing up or to the side. Thanks, Attempting Triumph TR6 3.0 Duratec Conversion

Re: LS coolant manifold #404994 07/19/02 04:26 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,375 Cobra Heaven H Horse Member
Horse Member H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,375 Cobra Heaven	DAMN boy- I love the idea- I had a TR6 I loved the car!!!! I toasted an oil pump and fried the head- Oh well then we sold it- I miss the car!! Such CHARACTER!! I dont know the answer to your question but keep me informed- I wish you the best of luck- ps- email me some pics- soccerscot@hotmail.com '98 SVT #2253 Currently DEAD! Cobra Paradise

Re: LS coolant manifold #404995 07/19/02 12:47 PM
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 12 Tampa B Brian Hollands OP Junior Member
OP Brian Hollands Junior Member B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 12 Tampa	Sorry, no pics yet. We'll be documenting it well and likely put up a web site with the story but nothing yet. If you want to see what sparked the idea check out this SHO equiped Austin Healey 3000 http://members.cox.net/rdgrauman/Healey.html Attempting Triumph TR6 3.0 Duratec Conversion

Re: LS coolant manifold #404996 07/19/02 01:26 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 307 Loganville, GA J Justin Rempe Member
Justin Rempe Member J Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 307 Loganville, GA	That is a pretty good project with that Healey. I wish you best of luck with your project as well! '99 Contour SE V6 w/MTX (Black Clearcoat) '02 Dakota 4.7L V8 2WD X-Cab (Flame Red Clearcoat)

Re: LS coolant manifold #404997 07/19/02 03:05 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,559 Chattanooga, TN Lee Moderator
Lee Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,559 Chattanooga, TN	Brian, You may also want to look at the S-Type 3.0 as it's head design is a little better. They can be had fairly cheap to like the Lincoln. Lee Cox In life begins responsability... Project Car

Re: LS coolant manifold #404998 07/19/02 08:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,375 Cobra Heaven H Horse Member
Horse Member H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,375 Cobra Heaven	Brian stop it- your making me cry!! Tears of joy to be sure- but crying none the less! Man keep me abreast about the new project- oh- have you finished the car yet? ps- can you discuss costs? '98 SVT #2253 Currently DEAD! Cobra Paradise

Re: LS coolant manifold #404999 07/20/02 01:55 AM
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 12 Tampa B Brian Hollands OP Junior Member
OP Brian Hollands Junior Member B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 12 Tampa	Just getting started at this point. Only cost is the engine itself so far. $660 shipped to my door. By the way, As of tonite, I have a 3.0 ATX for sale as I got that lump off the back of the engine tonite. I'm about ready to start looking at fitting the Duratec in the TR's engine bay. Biggest concern now is height - I expect I'll need to use the 2.5L intake in order to avoid having to put a bulge in the hood. We're hoping to massage the engine enough to get 200HP at the rear wheels. Full up the car weight less than 2200lbs and I'm planning on using a at least a 3:90 rear end so it should go pretty well. I'll tell my brother to get off his ass and get his server online so we can put up a web site for it. I'll let you guys know. Attempting Triumph TR6 3.0 Duratec Conversion

Re: LS coolant manifold #405000 07/20/02 04:33 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 307 Loganville, GA J Justin Rempe Member
Justin Rempe Member J Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 307 Loganville, GA	This is gonna be good. Might even inspire me to throw one into a Brit car myself. '99 Contour SE V6 w/MTX (Black Clearcoat) '02 Dakota 4.7L V8 2WD X-Cab (Flame Red Clearcoat)

Re: LS coolant manifold #405001 07/20/02 04:34 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 307 Loganville, GA J Justin Rempe Member
Justin Rempe Member J Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 307 Loganville, GA	Quote: Originally posted by Lee: Brian, You may also want to look at the S-Type 3.0 as it's head design is a little better. They can be had fairly cheap to like the Lincoln. What's the difference between the LS 3.0 and the S-Type 3.0? Same Ford engine, right? If not, that's what I was led to believe... '99 Contour SE V6 w/MTX (Black Clearcoat) '02 Dakota 4.7L V8 2WD X-Cab (Flame Red Clearcoat)

Re: LS coolant manifold #405002 07/20/02 09:15 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,375 Cobra Heaven H Horse Member
Horse Member H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,375 Cobra Heaven	PS 200Hp for the 3L is kinda wussy '98 SVT #2253 Currently DEAD! Cobra Paradise

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