Turbo Meister Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Today, while looking for a 2 speed taurus fan I saw this SHO engine in a Taurus. The engine compartment was so clean and the DOHC engine looked quite impressive. Even though its fan was only 1 speed, I took it because the shroud and fan blades looked like new. I also got a 2speed fan for my Z. My main reason for posting this was to alert anyone who might be interested in this engine for a Z swap. This engine is in a Fontana junkyard and on July 23 all items there are half price. I didn't discover this until after I paid $40 for my two Taurus fans. There were still several other 2 speed Taurus fans there. I don't know if the engine runs but the odometer read 69,000 miles. Of course it could mean 169,000 but the engine was so clean. Hanns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I think a SHO motor would make a good swap into a Z. I think a ford T5 trans would be easy to adapt. Maybe add a couple of those ford 2.3 4cyl turbos, would make at least 350 to 400 h.p. with a good tune. I wish I were closer to this junkyard, I would definitely pick up the motor, even if I didn't use it, it would be good trading material. Good idea Hanns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 The SHO engine will barely fit in a Z engine compartment. It is very tall. I went through the prelimary of installing one until the wrecking yard backed out on getting me a T-5 and gave all of my money back. I figured less that 3" of ground clearance under the pan. It will fit also it is almost as long as a V8 with the water inlet coming out of the back of the block. I would have loved to finish the project. I do have lots of information if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_R1_Kid Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 The SHO engine will barely fit in a Z engine compartment. It is very tall. I went through the prelimary of installing one until the wrecking yard backed out on getting me a T-5 and gave all of my money back. I figured less that 3" of ground clearance under the pan. It will fit also it is almost as long as a V8 with the water inlet coming out of the back of the block. I would have loved to finish the project. I do have lots of information if anyone is interested. I have a sho 3.0 in my garage just waiting for a swap into something. I would like any information you have especially on mating the T-5 to the 3.0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Check out this SHO Healey conversion http://members.cox.net/rdgrauman/Healey.html If you want it I have a wiring spread sheet on the SHO and a factory manual on the SHO engine. Will sell the book for $10 if you want it. I can scan the wiring diagram and send it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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