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05-03-2010, 08:08 AM | #1 | ||
Compulsive Hobbiest
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Yes, 435 HP, 405 lb. ft. TQ for the Lincoln 3.7L EcoBoost engine is possible today. Hennessey Performance announces their MaxBoost 435 package for the the 2010 Lincoln MKS. 1/4 Mile: 13.08 sec @ 105.51 mph
Not bad for a 6 banger and a heavy boat, eh? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULdZ33-ShhA&feature=fvhl At $3,495 USD it seems pricey for what you get; dual CAI, software, Borla exhaust, send in your headrest cores for a pair of embroidered headrests, and some badges. Plus you do all the work. Seems you could buy the software only and do the rest yourself cheaper, if you didn't want the badges and headrests. There is a 445 HP kit for the Taurus SHO but they install it. Steve
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05-03-2010, 08:38 AM | #2 | ||
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That's pretty good for a barge like that.
Good job - wouldn't mind one of those, just get rid of the ugly grill and the barge bum!
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05-03-2010, 08:43 AM | #3 | ||
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Theyre doing 14.2's stock standard already. Damn thats an awesome engine!
The price doesn't seem too bad really. A Borla exhaust is of the highest quality and the Hennesy Tuning would be high quality too. Does it come with a warranty? hehe
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05-03-2010, 12:41 PM | #4 | |||
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Here's their page for it..... http://www.hennesseyperformancestore...xboost435.html It's got a 6 speed automatic. I don't know what the rear gear is. Yeah, it sounds like it shifts slushy because aluxury car is supposed to be smooooootthhh......but it is a performance car. In reviews I don't remember there being any complaints about the shifts. Remember, it's geared for mileage. The SHO might be a little more aggressive. Steve
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05-03-2010, 12:55 PM | #5 | |||
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05-03-2010, 08:47 AM | #6 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Not to shbby for a barge
Imagine how much better it would go with quicker shifting between gears and loose the wheel spin of the line Thanks for the vid Steve
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05-03-2010, 09:46 AM | #7 | ||
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It would be cool to see a Flex do that too. I drove the standard Flex EcoBoost, and you put your foot down, and it's like "crap, hold on!" Amazing engine!
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05-03-2010, 10:46 AM | #8 | ||
Rob
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what gearbox is in it? 1st and 2nd ratio's seem alright but 3rd seems extremely tall. couldn't detect another gearchange through to the end. bit of a let down.
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05-03-2010, 06:10 PM | #9 | |||
Nutty Professor
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Lol it looks like some sort of TRD Camry.
Should be much nicer to drive though, 435hp and RWD
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05-03-2010, 06:33 PM | #10 | ||
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14sec qtr for a factory 1950kg car is pretty bloody good - but geez it makes our G6ET look like a deadset corporate weapon.
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