emgexplorer Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I noticed there is more horsepower in the new Explorer V6 than the V6 in my Taurus but I believe it is the same engine. Is there a simple way to get the additional 20 HP in my year old Taurus or is it a conglomeration of exhaust and other changes? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I noticed there is more horsepower in the new Explorer V6 than the V6 in my Taurus but I believe it is the same engine. Is there a simple way to get the additional 20 HP in my year old Taurus or is it a conglomeration of exhaust and other changes? Thanks They added Variable Cam Timing to both the exhaust and intake. Your Taurus only has it on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'Cal Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 That was one of the issues that pushed me toward the Explorer rather than the Flex. The former has the more powerful, more up-to-date 3.5L V6. I'm guessing by the reports that the Next Gen PI Sedan (re: Taurus) will have "280+" HP that all Tauruses and probably all Fords with the 3.5L V6 will get the "Variable Cam Timing to both the exhaust and intake" set up with 280-290 HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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