cool thread ,like the trivia......but i couldnt help wanting to defend the lil 2.8 moter they didnt come from the factory with much horses but they were neet lil moters ....when comparing the 2.8 to other v 6s they are a superior v6s.i know a guy with one in a cobra II that only has basic mods to it(4 barrel intake,cam,mallory ignition,headders,and i think higher compression pistons.)that is dynoed in at 240 horse power.i have a 78 with one in it and when compared with my 87 302 it dosnt have near as much get to it.but if i modified it it would have some go to it and it would have the go at a far less weight.i have thought about putting one of those v6s in a fox with a turbo or a blower set up so i could have a fox that handled real good .i love the fox and i love the power of the 302 but a fox with a 302 doesnt have the cornering ability as the smaller v6 and 4 banger sport cars out there today.when you consider your options for a buildable v6 .the 2.8 is a great moter for it .its light,it has big porting,factory gear driven cam,adjustable shaft mounted rockers ,hugh main caps ,plenty of boring room ,and it can be interchangable with newer ford drivetrains.....not to mention its way lighter than the 302.......well i just figuered i'd put in my 2 cents........hay i got one what were the last mustangs to come without a computer controled engine managment system.
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