Lefty
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Way back when Ford introduced the SHO (Super High Output), a version of its Taurus, which offered a naturally aspirated 3.0 liter Vulcan that went as fast as an 8. Someone even put that engine in a Ranger. There's even a post about it here
Buick also offered a 3.0L Fireball Six with similar performance characteristics. It proved to be a wonderful idea. Buick still makes them today.
Ford dropped that version of the SHO. Too bad.
Fords SHO Ranger Project Truck - The Ranger Station
This article was submitted by Forum Member BigBlockRanger. It originally appeared in the Spring 1990 issue of Minitruckin magazine. Overview: 1989 Ford Ranger with a 3.0L SHO engine, T5 Manual and Ford 8.8-Inch rear This article was first posted in … Continued
www.therangerstation.com
Buick also offered a 3.0L Fireball Six with similar performance characteristics. It proved to be a wonderful idea. Buick still makes them today.
Ford dropped that version of the SHO. Too bad.