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[Lazerrred]

Just saw this this thread and I'll bite. Wished I had pictures of my first ride, a 55 Chevy I dragged out of a junk yard minus engine for $50 bux plus other rides bought and sold that are considered classics now many many years ago. Oh I wished I still had them. Anyway, here are a few of my current rides that are in my possession today. The 56 BN2 Austin Healy, Ive had for 30+ years, the 4 Z32 (300ZX Nissan,s) Two twin turbos and two slicktop NA's I've had for anywhere from 10 to 15 years.

 

[Southern Gent]

It's all about the Healy..... very nice

Is it a 100M or anything of the sort?

Like a 56 BN2 ain't enough.....

 

[Lazerrred]

Thanks. No it's not an M. lol, it has a faux M hood though.

 

[Lazerrred]

<snip> I'm not sure what the cars are over here, I'm slowly getting used to it. They are different from what we have back home.

Where is back home Cowgirl ?

 

[RedDeath5]

i really dig the styling of the new Fusion. i got a chance to play in a pre-production Fusion Sport (as well as a 2010 SHO 8 months before it's release), and i enjoyed it a great deal. i'm a firm believer that Ford needs to build a Fusion SHO with either the new 3.7 or the ECOBoost, AWD, and the option of an honest-to-God 3 pedal 6-speed manual. and not to worry...this sentiment it shared openly in the Taurus SHO community and has been repeatedly voiced to Ford execs.

 

[Southern Gent]

i really dig the styling of the new Fusion. i got a chance to play in a pre-production Fusion Sport (as well as a 2010 SHO 8 months before it's release), and i enjoyed it a great deal. i'm a firm believer that Ford needs to build a Fusion SHO with either the new 3.7 or the ECOBoost, AWD, and the option of an honest-to-God 3 pedal 6-speed manual. and not to worry...this sentiment it shared openly in the Taurus SHO community and has been repeatedly voiced to Ford execs.

We've been screamin' for years about a 6 speed mtx for the Fusion. I'd love to see the ECOboost in a Fusion. Word on the street is that some form of the Mondeo will perhaps be offered in 012/013 with a pack of goodies. Been hearing Fusion GT/SVT stuff for years. The Roush Fusion was a HUGE disappointment on top of that. But yes...6 speed mtx would be great just to have with the 3.0. The Aisin F21 is definately the weak link in mine. There are turbos and super chargers out now for the Fusion but nobody can use them with any success because of the tranny.

 

[RedDeath5]

i hear ya...the Yamahammer in the old SHOs absolutely LOVES boost. there's plenty seeing over 400hp to the wheels, and at least 1 that laid down 634 ponies to the wheels...but the trannys are pretty much made of glass. sure, one could throw a Quaife and HD gearset in, but that's around $7k, and you still won't get traction. nothing like running a mid 14 trapping at 120mph...my goal for my 95 is around 325 at the wheels, but it'll be set up for a road course.

 

[Southern Gent]

i hear ya...the Yamahammer in the old SHOs absolutely LOVES boost. there's plenty seeing over 400hp to the wheels, and at least 1 that laid down 634 ponies to the wheels...but the trannys are pretty much made of glass. sure, one could throw a Quaife and HD gearset in, but that's around $7k, and you still won't get traction. nothing like running a mid 14 trapping at 120mph...my goal for my 95 is around 325 at the wheels, but it'll be set up for a road course.

I started @ 221 added CAI, Jusnes 93 tune, TB spacer and that's really it. I get spin & wheel hop thru the first 3 gears....of course the Fusion wasn't exactly built for that..lol. I've all but given up on the performance mods. Can't do much more and keep it reliable for everyday. Probably going to look toward a 06-09 Mustang eventually for a weekend warrior.

 

[o4_srt]

Bored at work, ill contribute

2004 dodge srt-4
Last dyno (a few mods ago) 290 hp, 310 ft/lb @ 21 psi

Haven't taken it to the strip, but similar mods run mid 13's.

agp wastegate actuator
Manual boost controller
Cat-delete pipe (so I could install a wideband a/f sensor)
Short throw shifter
Hks ssqv blow off valve
Agp hard intercooler pipes
Removed balance shaft chain
Injen short ram intake

Could probably squeeze more out of it, a/f is in the 10's at WOT, even at 21 psi. Would only require a little electrical work to lean it out a bit

Had big plans, but got married and bought a house, so the plans are on hold

 

[JonnyVapΣ]

Current stable:
95 Z28 convertible 6spd leather...hell...everything on the checklist and too much done to it to list via DroidX. 23,000mi
2000 GMC Sierra SLT extended cab 5.3l. The cowboy Cadillac. Has every option plus tune and some bolt ons.
1999 Buick Park Avenue ULTRA. Fully loaded, naturally. Built 3800 and ported supercharger. Painted it Hot Rod Flatz black. We call it the Dark Avenue.
1997 Pontiac Sunfire GT. Fully loaded. Every option...even a friggin block heater. Currently in the shop getting head work done. This one is an automatic and it's what the wife runs at the track.
2008 Harley Davidson Dyna Lowrider 105th Anniversary Edition #1545. Only has gutted exhaust. More to come possibly over the winter.

Past notables:
First car; 80 Monte Carlo. Had to build it to drive it. Got it built by 16.
84 Renault Encore. LOLmobile but was loaded and did 0-60 in I'll tell ya later. First car I painted. Took the nitrous out of the Monte and dropped jaws with this little hatch. Good times.
1988 S10 standard cab long bed. Dropped the smallblock from the Monte into it. More good times.
1989 Chevy Blazer Silverado with factory 4spd. Ya...loaded Blazer Silverado with a factory 4spd. Lifted it...built it...even more good times until I launched it off a hill and bent the frame.
1988 (I think...can't remember at the moment) Honda CRX 5spd. Built the motor up then blew it up racing a Corvette.
1990 Beretta INDY Pace Car (yellow). I forget the series# . I traded this in for the Camaro. Wish I still had it.
1995 (I think) Suzuki GSX 600R. First experience breaking 150mph (second and last is the Camaro as a driver).
1987 Honda Interceptor V500

Plus a few other winter beaters over the years.

LOL....forgot to mention my pride and joy. 1976 Puch MAXI 2hp. Loaded with chrome ''crash bars" and parcel rack.

 

[Southern Gent]

Thanks. No it's not an M. lol, it has a faux M hood though.

67 MKIII BJ8 fully restored crossed the auction block in Scottsdale $63000

 

[Southern Gent]

nice Fusion. as you can imagine, i've got a soft spot for tuned 4 doors.

How about this:

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/halorealm7/06 Fusion/01taurusshoxsema2010.jpg


http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/halorealm7/06 Fusion/04taurusshoxsema2010.jpg


http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/halorealm7/06 Fusion/03taurusshoxsema2010.jpg

 

[RedDeath5]

ah yes...the Rick Bottom Motorsports SHO. 456 unconfirmed hp, though rick's now a member on SHOForum, so i expect to see a dyno sheet soon to shut the naysayers up.

 

[Southern Gent]

any idea where the brake kit for this car came from? Can't find 'em on the Baer site

The car is siik man.

 

[RedDeath5]

i'll see what i can find out. like almost every SHO of the past, the brakes are woefully undersized for the application.

 

[Bric]

Here's a pic of my other obsession..... '76 Stingray, 51k miles and pretty much 98% bone stock. I took these pics last year in October.

 

[Southern Gent]

i'll see what i can find out. like almost every SHO of the past, the brakes are woefully undersized for the application.

Yes and since that is the case...they "may" fit my Fusion. Brembo makes a kit for the front none for the rear. If you find something do post up.

 

[RedDeath5]

i'm pretty sure it's a modified Mustang setup, since the new Taurus shares the Mustang's bolt pattern. probably just re-drilled caliper brackets and bolted the kit on. what's the fusion's bolt pattern?

 

[Southern Gent]

i'm pretty sure it's a modified Mustang setup, since the new Taurus shares the Mustang's bolt pattern. probably just re-drilled caliper brackets and bolted the kit on. what's the fusion's bolt pattern?

5x114.3
same as the stang ain't it?

 

[RedDeath5]

yeah, pretty sure. if that's the case, you should check and see if stock Taurus brakes would bolt up, as i imagine they'd be a decent upgrade over the stock fusion brakes.