powermonger

I think the close ration 6R80 automatic 6 speed can be used too.

They are longitudinally mounted too, aluminum block and lots of horsepower. A caution though some engines I understand have an opposite rotation. This may affect the longevity of the rear end. I don't know but it is something to think about.

Check out you tube. Those engines in turbo charged form are getting over 700 horsepower and there has been at least one 3500 lb V6 that has broke into 9 seconds. This is hard for me to understand but with no power steering pump or fan blades to draw power,the 6R80 close ration transmission and extremely light weight it is understandable. Wonder what the Z conversion would do with the light weight?

Times are a changing! Might have to rethink my engine options. Took a quick trip from the Bay Area to Lake Tahoe with my wife. On the way we passed a blue 73Z. The driver wanted to play which was O.K. because I have an LT-1 and about 400+ hp. Bottom line is that he left me in the dust. The wife spotted his Z parked at the local McDonalds in Truckee so we pulled over ...out of curiosity more than anything. Turns out that he has a 2011 Ford 3.7L V6 with the 6 speed automatic. Has anyone else seen this Z and is he really stock as he maintains?