It sounds like your mother's car is a Vulcan motor, rather than a Duratec. As for the SHO motor, it will not fit. The higher output, 99 and up Duratec motor is the upgrade motor. Look for the Taurus with the 3.0, 24V, 200 hp motor.


dion
98 SVT with some mods
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