does anyone know where to find a variety of aftermarket parts for the 3 litre?
i need a new intake manifold, cold air kit, and a new throttle body would be nice, mass air metre, headers, x pipe, and possibly a stroke kit to bring it up to say a 3.5 or 3.6, any ideas, a turbo/supercharger would be key. preferably turbo

All of your questions are answered by doing some searches. Its a bit much to go and detail it all out in new posts.

All of your questions are answered by doing some searches. Its a bit much to go and detail it all out in new posts.
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Your LS especially with the V6 is never going to be a high performance racer which is what it sounds like your wanting. You bought the wrong car if thats your intention. Your choices are filter, intake tube, pcm flash, exhaust. Enjoy

the only real upgrades ive been able to find are just stock jaguar parts(other than cold air and catback exhaust), pretty much the only thing ill be able to do is an engine swap for the "R" performance engine. i want my car to be an M5 beater, that would be ideal; to prove that american cars are still kings of the highway. its true that the LS v8 is already a 540 beater, why not go after the M5? combine the best of american and british technology to take the best germany has to offer. sounds reasonable from my point ov view. you sir, bought this car for the wrong reason.

The LS will never be an M5 beater! Have you seen the NEW M5? Its a Corvette KILLER! Its got like 500+ HP and costs $90K!

the only real upgrades ive been able to find are just stock jaguar parts(other than cold air and catback exhaust), pretty much the only thing ill be able to do is an engine swap for the "R" performance engine. i want my car to be an M5 beater, that would be ideal; to prove that american cars are still kings of the highway. its true that the LS v8 is already a 540 beater, why not go after the M5? combine the best of american and british technology to take the best germany has to offer. sounds reasonable from my point ov view. you sir, bought this car for the wrong reason.
If you can get your V6 LS to beat an M5 then i'll buy you M5. For the amount that it would take to modify your LS you might as well go by a S-type R. There is a reason there arent many upgrades to the LS, especially the V6. Good luck

yup, i forgot about the new one, with its v10, maybe with the short stroke 351 v10 from the boss351 concept. but only in dreams. and never say never. i intend on never selling my ls and the way i see it i have a lot of time on my hands. as for the corvette, wait for the Z06, 428ci.

yup, i forgot about the new one, with its v10, maybe with the short stroke 351 v10 from the boss351 concept. but only in dreams. and never say never. i intend on never selling my ls and the way i see it i have a lot of time on my hands. as for the corvette, wait for the Z06, 428ci.
I'll give you a break on the 2006 M5, take a 2000 M5 at 400 hp doing 0-60 in under 5 sec. You'll never get a V6 LS to beat that, ever. And that M5 is ten times the car the LS is. Once you start talking about engine swaps in the LS your lookin at the same $$ as an actual M5.

If speed is what you're looking for, what are you doing with a V6...

If speed is what you're looking for, what are you doing with a V6...
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My man, the LS is too far from being a 540i winner, any LS, even 06 V8 you can't compare with a 540i in any performance category, even if some magazine (only one) came up with only 0.01g of grip over the 540i, doesn't mean that that car is gonna win in other categories, such as, braking, accelerating and others. The new LS's 6.42 seconds 0-60 is far behind the 540i's 5.7 second. Man, in this I agree with the FLA02LS, the LS is weak for that stuff, my friend in his 86 mercedes 420sel beats my LS in any accelerating category. Don't get me wrong, I love my LS, it handles amazing and I still think it's one of the most beautiful cars, but as a autobaun stormer it's far off, especially the V6 one.

0-60 time isn't the only judge of a car.....

that's what I mean, only one factor doesn't determine it.

0-60 time isn't the only judge of a car.....

My man, the LS is too far from being a 540i winner, any LS, even 06 V8 you can't compare with a 540i in any performance category, even if some magazine came up with only 0.01g of grip over the 540i, doesn't mean that that car is gonna win in other categories. The new LS's 6.42 seconds 0-60 is far behind the 540i's 5.7 second. Man, in this I agree with the FLA02LS, the LS is weak for that stuff, my friend in his 86 mercedes 420sel beats my LS in any accelerating category. Don't get me wrong, I love my LS, it handles amazing and I still think it's one of the most beautiful cars, but as a autobaun stormer it's far off, especially the V6 one.
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The LS was built as a 'competitor' to the BMW 5 series, that doesnt exactly mean it surpassed it. I also have to say i love my LS and aside from speed its the best car i have owned to date. I drive alot of miles and its awesome to get into my LS every morning. And yes it doesnt hold up to Maybach standards but its still a luxury filled performance sedan. The 0-60 has only been mentioned because dude wants to create a M5 killer out of a V6 LS. Bumper to bumper the 540 is still a better car. A guy i know has a 760Li...un freakin beleivable car !!

I agree with Fla here- it doesn't beat the 540i in all aspects, but it's a worthy competitor.

I'm trying to find the original motor trend article where they compare directly with the 540, and the LS comes out ahead. that's probably the best source.

I agree with Fla here- it doesn't beat the 540i in all aspects, but it's a worthy competitor.

I'm trying to find the original motor trend article where they compare directly with the 540, and the LS comes out ahead. that's probably the best source.
If i recall, that comparison was with a V6 LS. Here is the M45 vs. LS V8 http://motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_0305_lsm45/index.html

No, it was a 03 LS V8. I seem not to be finding the article...

If i recall, that comparison was with a V6 LS.

What's wrong with trying to do something different? So what if you start out with a V6? If the answer to all performance questions was "buy a faster car" then all enthusiasts who have some cash would end up with the same car. BORING! Seems like a challenging project to me. Can it happen easily? No way. That's why it commands respect if it is done.

i got the v6 because it was what i could find used at a dealership, apparently people dont like parting with v8s. i understand why. but, i know that a v6 could never run with a v10 but a v8 can. it may take me 40 years but ill get my ls to do 0-60 in under 4. like i said i have no intention of getting rid of this car. and at the current time i just want some cheap mods. if i did the jag swap, which would be under 20000$, it would come after i graduate in 4 years. and if i dont do that ill keep my lincoln the way it is and pick up one of those new shelbys.

What's wrong with trying to do something different? So what if you start out with a V6? If the answer to all performance questions was "buy a faster car" then all enthusiasts who have some cash would end up with the same car. BORING! Seems like a challenging project to me. Can it happen easily? No way. That's why it commands respect if it is done.

thanks for the support brent

it shall be done.

No, it was a 03 LS V8. I seem not to be finding the article...

I think it was a 2000 LS V-8.

one of the reviews:

http://motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_9909_lincoln/

Here, it is a 03 V8 LS.

http://www.barrettnewtoninteractive.com/lincoln/coffeethx.swf

I think it was a 2000 LS V-8.

Here, it is a 03 V8 LS.

http://www.barrettnewtoninteractive.com/lincoln/coffeethx.swf

I'm pretty sure there was an in depth article comparing the two, but I can't find it. C&D did a comaprison test among 7 cars, and LS came in 6th?!, although they did have this to say:

"In most track trials, the Lincoln set stellar marks. Although it was wearing all-weather tires, usually thought to be a disadvantage, it outran all but the Benz on the skidpad and topped all in the lane-change test. Very shrewd choices were made in the chassis tuning of this car."

some more:

"The Lincoln's sport-suspension tuning was judged inferior to that offered by BMW. It relishes a good flog down a twisty stretch, but it sacrifices too much ride comfort on the altars of grip and body-motion control. On the other hand, the roadholding grip (0.81 to 0.82 g) remained within 0.01 g of our BMW 328i long-termer, and braking performance ended up in BMW territory at 175 feet from 70 mph. For a lot less money than that BMW, our Lincoln had V-8 power and a manumatic five-speed, but the Lincoln powertrain couldn't overcome the car's 457-pound weight penalty vs. our 328i. At the track, the LS hit 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, trailing the manually shifted Bimmer by 0.9 second when new, a deficit that shrank to 0.6 second after both cars had run up 40,000 miles. Nevertheless, comments calling this the American BMW cropped up throughout the test. "

The LS's handling is great, no questions.

I guess we've pushed some buttons, which is fine. Nobody said being different isnt ok. Dude's first post was asking what performance parts were available for the V6...which is very very slim. So we have stated the reality that with the resources currently available there isnt much to be done with a V6 LS. If its a life long dream to make a 2000 V6 LS that can beat a M5 then go for it. If dude has the $20,000 then thats cool, but with cars and performance there is limits to what money can produce if he keeps the stock 3.0 V6. When you start talking engine swaps then you are getting into waaay more than just putting a new engine in. I am sure someone like Chip Foose could take the body from an LS and completely match a whole new engine,drivetrain,pcm controls and the million little things to have a LS that can produce tons of horsepower and still function. Look at what Quik has gone thru and he still has yet to turn the key and have it work, and if/when it works who knows what kind of power and drivability it will have. I applaud anyone who wants to take on a new task but there needs to be a reality check to begin with. I can respect quik because he is getting his hands dirty. Paying someone to "make" a car for you isnt nearly as respectable.

I agree.

I guess we've pushed some buttons, which is fine. Nobody said being different isnt ok. Dude's first post was asking what performance parts were available for the V6...which is very very slim. So we have stated the reality that with the resources currently available there isnt much to be done with a V6 LS. If its a life long dream to make a 2000 V6 LS that can beat a M5 then go for it. If dude has the $20,000 then thats cool, but with cars and performance there is limits to what money can produce if he keeps the stock 3.0 V6. When you start talking engine swaps then you are getting into waaay more than just putting a new engine in. I am sure someone like Chip Foose could take the body from an LS and completely match a whole new engine,drivetrain,pcm controls and the million little things to have a LS that can produce tons of horsepower and still function. Look at what Quik has gone thru and he still has yet to turn the key and have it work, and if/when it works who knows what kind of power and drivability it will have. I applaud anyone who wants to take on a new task but there needs to be a reality check to begin with. I can respect quik because he is getting his hands dirty. Paying someone to "make" a car for you isnt nearly as respectable.

I dont think the LS was built to compete with the beamer in regards to performace...I think they wanted to attract people with a not so much of a "grandpa" lincoln and get into the younger crowd. Everytime I tell someone I own a lincoln, they automatically think I drive A. my dads car or B. my grandpas car. They wanted to steal people away from the BMW and Mercedes not for performances reasons, but for appearances. Why did we buy the LS? I would bet most of us would say because its different than everyone elses beamer and benz. Most didnt buy it for the power and handling.

My man, the LS is too far from being a 540i winner, any LS, even 06 V8 you can't compare with a 540i in any performance category, even if some magazine (only one) came up with only 0.01g of grip over the 540i, doesn't mean that that car is gonna win in other categories, such as, braking, accelerating and others.

The LS was targeted between the 530i and the 540i

It beat the 530i in acceration and out-handled the 540i.

The LS is a world-class car. The amount of power needs to be increased to keep up with the competition - but the car is 6 years old now.



Lincoln LS : Accolades - The 2003 Lincoln LS has better handling performance than the BMW 540i

Lincoln LS V8 outshines BMW 540i in recent AMCI handling performance tests*

We're excited to announce that the Lincoln LS V8 outperformed the BMW 540i in recent handling performance tests.* The tests were conducted by Automotive Marketing Consultants Incorporated (AMCI), an independent testing firm that mimics actual driving conditions to accurately compare automobile performance. They compared the handling performance of the 2003 Lincoln LS V8 and the 2003 BMW 540i.

The results? The Lincoln LS V8 out cornered, out slalomed and had better handling performance than the BMW 540i on both wet and dry pavements.

What's behind this performance? The LS V8's rear-wheel drive, Formula 1 inspired sport-tuned suspension and near 50/50 weight distribution combine to provide excellent road grip and steering control. And the all-speed traction control and speed-sensitive, rack-and-pinion ZF steering system work together to ensure controlled braking, accelerating and cornering in various pavement conditions and emergency driving situations.

AMCI also measured acceleration performance. We always knew the LS V8 was fast, but how about 0-60 mph in 6.42 seconds*? The available 280-horsepower V8 engine with variable cam timing and electronic throttle control guarantees a thrilling performance.

With results like these, it's no wonder the new Lincoln LS is the driver's luxury car.

*AMCI-certified testing of the 2003 Lincoln LS V8 and 2003 BMW 540i.

I dont think the LS was built to compete with the beamer in regards to performace...I think they wanted to attract people with a not so much of a "grandpa" lincoln and get into the younger crowd. Everytime I tell someone I own a lincoln, they automatically think I drive A. my dads car or B. my grandpas car. They wanted to steal people away from the BMW and Mercedes not for performances reasons, but for appearances. Why did we buy the LS? I would bet most of us would say because its different than everyone elses beamer and benz. Most didnt buy it for the power and handling.


The LS was aimed squarely at the 5-series. In fact, Lincoln bought a 5-series to show the engineers where they needed to go. That's why the LS has all those expensive aluminum parts. Also, there was a test between an '03 V8 LS and a 540. Ther LS won every test except 0-60. I don't remember the testing company, but Lincoln did a commercial using the results. I saw the commercial pre-release. It was quite well done!

As to V6 stuff, there's only CAI and exhaust (which includes the X-pipe). There is not now, nor I doubt ever will be, a stroker kit for the 3L.

I dont think the LS was built to compete with the beamer in regards to performace...I think they wanted to attract people with a not so much of a "grandpa" lincoln and get into the younger crowd. Everytime I tell someone I own a lincoln, they automatically think I drive A. my dads car or B. my grandpas car. They wanted to steal people away from the BMW and Mercedes not for performances reasons, but for appearances. Why did we buy the LS? I would bet most of us would say because its different than everyone elses beamer and benz. Most didnt buy it for the power and handling.

I agree, I bought my car to be different. Im tired of seeing all these same old 3 series and c240s on the street, I just yawn every time I see one. I like when people say, what kind of car is that? Instead of saying ohh thats just a bmw, my mom has one, my neighboor has one, my friend has one, whatever.. this car had very good potential, they should of dropped the sc4.2 in here just like the jag, and we would of meant bussiness. Last week I was head on making a turn with another LS and the driver was amazed at my angel eyes and all my other appearance mods that he almost crashed while turning. I dont want to be like the crowd and just have the same car like everyone else, and im pretty sure neither do you guys.

I don't remember the testing company, but Lincoln did a commercial using the results.
This commercial :Beer
http://www.llsoc.com/Videos/LSBMW540.wmv
Dial-Up beware !

that is a well done commercial, only one problem, the dirt road

Hey I can rape the 325 LOL And the new Mazda RX8 LOL Love to see there faces when They just get left in the dust!!!!

LoL... with NO2, anything is possible. Ive never been in a car running nos, how does it feel when you spray? does it pull you hard? or what?

well I beat that car without the gas I only had no exhaust at the time....(due to a blow out) I have sprayed it once and it pull hard.....I am waiting to back of some timing first..... I have a a/f gauge inside and I says the car was still running rich but I dont want to relie on that because It could be running alittle of and No enough for the o2 sensor down stream to pick it up......That is way I cant wait to get on the dyno with wideband....

If you want really silly power, then by all means swap out the engine. The V6 Duratec 3.0 has been modified to put out up to 425 hp, just check out the 3.0 that goes in the Noble M400.

http://www.noblecars.com/specification.htm

Of course then you run into problems with the tranny, it's only engineered to handle around 250 hp.

I would be happy just installing a supercharged 3.8 V6 like I use to have in my Thunderbird SuperCoupe. That was a fun car that surprised alot of ricers. lol

I think a Grand National setup would be sweet inside a LS. 18 yr old technology that'll still blow the doors off of new ones.

ok the 3.0 liter V6 in an LS is a 3.0 liter V6 in a Mustang, so if you can find parts for the Mustang then they would be the same for the LS. Granted that there will more than likely be some bracket mods because under the hood an LS and a Mustang are setup differently but as far as engines go remember Ford Makes Lincoln and Ford Repairs Lincoln, so the only logical anwser is that Ford will upgrade Lincoln. Any Questions? lewallen@cableone.net

Mustang uses a different V6, it is a 12 valve 4.0 V6 engine not 24 valve Duratec that goes in the LS. The mustang V6 has the same power as the 00-01 LS V6 (210), but a lot more torque 240lb vs 205lb in the LS. The LS V6 is using the same engine as taurus, Jag X-type 3.0, jag S-type 3.0, the new Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan/Lincoln Zephir and some other Ford cars but not the Mustang.

ok the 3.0 liter V6 in an LS is a 3.0 liter V6 in a Mustang, so if you can find parts for the Mustang then they would be the same for the LS. Granted that there will more than likely be some bracket mods because under the hood an LS and a Mustang are setup differently but as far as engines go remember Ford Makes Lincoln and Ford Repairs Lincoln, so the only logical anwser is that Ford will upgrade Lincoln. Any Questions? lewallen@cableone.net

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Mustang uses a different V6, it is a 12 valve 4.0 V6 engine not 24 valve Duratec that goes in the LS. The mustang V6 has the same power as the 00-01 LS V6 (210), but a lot more torque 240lb vs 205lb in the LS. The LS V6 is using the same engine as taurus, Jag X-type 3.0, jag S-type 3.0, the new Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan/Lincoln Zephir and some other Ford cars but not the Mustang.
Yep...bad example dude. Thats like saying all vodka is the same, they all use the same processes and ingredients. There is definately differences between brands.

here is my 2 cents.

quick ls i read that ad you posted a while back but I kinda question it:

an independent testing firm that mimics actual driving conditions to accurately compare automobile performance

is this really a viable test? what is it like computer simulated driving? Or is it just taking corners at normal speeds and doing the speed limits etc?

also I read a LS review in road and track or motor trend way back in 2000. They compared the 540 and the LSV8 and in most things the 540 was better but the magazine rated the LS a better car overall because of the price tag. close to the 540's performance for $1000's less. Most of us here know we don't have the best car but we can do a lot of fun stuff and still look good for only $35K, $33K... and I think it important to remember because when a review rates a car better than another the reason is lost in the churn that is created by fans, or those that dislike the car that was rated worse. A civic will always rate better in performance then a viper. Gas mileage performance that is. So when you’re not comparing apples to apples, sometimes you find that apples are better than sex and we all know sex is way better than apples. Except apples help strengthen your teeth. I always thought a good idea would be a competition between car companies where exact specs are given for a cars design. The companies design the car and compete. The better engineers would have a better car even if they both looked like apples.


at this point I know this is just a rant but sometimes I need a break here at work.

here is my 2 cents.

quick ls i read that ad you posted a while back but I kinda question it:



is this really a viable test? what is it like computer simulated driving? Or is it just taking corners at normal speeds and doing the speed limits etc?


yes - at the time it was accurate. the problem with the LS is that it was a leader for a very brief momment in time, Ford didn't capitalize on it, and then a few years later - the competition upgraded.

I was talking about the Duratec engine that all of those cars use, the electronics might be different but the blocks are the same anyways.

Yep...bad example dude. Thats like saying all vodka is the same, they all use the same processes and ingredients. There is definately differences between brands.

Mustang uses a different V6, it is a 12 valve 4.0 V6 engine not 24 valve Duratec that goes in the LS. The mustang V6 has the same power as the 00-01 LS V6 (210), but a lot more torque 240lb vs 205lb in the LS. The LS V6 is using the same engine as taurus, Jag X-type 3.0, jag S-type 3.0, the new Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan/Lincoln Zephir and some other Ford cars but not the Mustang.
i was refering to the 00' mustang V6 3.0 this info isnt just my opinion ive talked to the ford tech guys at my local dealership they say if you can find parts for that year they will work with the ls. i wasnt talking about cams pistons and rings i was talking more about the intake, exhaust, and maybe even turbo or super.

The 2000 Mustang has a 3.8 V6.

i was refering to the 00' mustang V6 3.0 this info isnt just my opinion ive talked to the ford tech guys at my local dealership they say if you can find parts for that year they will work with the ls. i wasnt talking about cams pistons and rings i was talking more about the intake, exhaust, and maybe even turbo or super.

The 2000 Mustang has a 3.8 V6.

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wow, really really old thread.

wow, really really old thread.

i was reading up on things and forgot that it was way old :eek:

WOW!!!! One more month and this thread would be 3 yrs old. WOW!!!!!!

You really where reading up on things! So where else did your adventure lead you too, any interesting topics?

someone using the search option.... see what they have to go through to find :q:q:q:q LOL

WOW!!!! One more month and this thread would be 3 yrs old. WOW!!!!!!

You really where reading up on things! So where else did your adventure lead you too, any interesting topics?

yea I found alot of bad stuff about the V6 Lincolns like that they are way slow esp the AUTO ones.:shifty:

all u guys talking about how badass bimmers are should go to a bimmer forum and swing on their nuts cuz your gay. my v6 five speed ran a 13.5 quarter mile with a 100 shot of n2o and exhaust an intake and an upgraded clutch and shifter. the slush box auto sucks even though its a v8. if you want an m5 buy one if you can afford it or if you want something different that nobody else has be a man and modify what you like. the ls is not the easiest car to go fast in but it is possible with some time and money and resourcefullness. ive tried many things and broke many things. lots of parts didnt work some did. its more fun than buying a stock fast car that any dork can go buy. this is why most people dont like posting legitamte info on here cause all the queers that dont believe what they say or want some lambo doors and 22 inch wheels. a bunch of clowns. good day

While true, most cars out there today will run a 13.5 without a bottle that runs out.

I dont think the LS was built to compete with the beamer in regards to performace...I think they wanted to attract people with a not so much of a "grandpa" lincoln and get into the younger crowd. Everytime I tell someone I own a lincoln, they automatically think I drive A. my dads car or B. my grandpas car. They wanted to steal people away from the BMW and Mercedes not for performances reasons, but for appearances. Why did we buy the LS? I would bet most of us would say because its different than everyone elses beamer and benz. Most didnt buy it for the power and handling.

lol I agree, I get the same reaction's. But the power in my 06 V8 is still fun enough for a luxury sedan

all u guys talking about how badass bimmers are should go to a bimmer forum and swing on their nuts cuz your gay. my v6 five speed ran a 13.5 quarter mile with a 100 shot of n2o and exhaust an intake and an upgraded clutch and shifter. the slush box auto sucks even though its a v8. if you want an m5 buy one if you can afford it or if you want something different that nobody else has be a man and modify what you like. the ls is not the easiest car to go fast in but it is possible with some time and money and resourcefullness. ive tried many things and broke many things. lots of parts didnt work some did. its more fun than buying a stock fast car that any dork can go buy. this is why most people dont like posting legitamte info on here cause all the queers that dont believe what they say or want some lambo doors and 22 inch wheels. a bunch of clowns. good day

:gr_devil: :GotPics: :GotPics:

while at a mopar show recently i met a guy who swapped a 2.7 with a hemi, so it can be done, huge waste of money, but it can be done.

i gotta put my 2cents here. i have no clue as to what most of you are speaking about in terms of engine mods, but i love my ls v6. when i need it to move, it moves. there are times i peel out without meaning to and surprise myself.

i've never driven the v8 ls, but for me, the v6 has plenty of juice but most of all and most important, i enjoy driving the car.

if the ls v6 doesn't have the power you want and you can't tinker with it, you might have to take everyone's advice and get a different car. or take it as far as you can and enjoy your handy work.

i gotta put my 2cents here. i have no clue as to what most of you are speaking about in terms of engine mods, but i love my ls v6. when i need it to move, it moves. there are times i peel out without meaning to and surprise myself.

i've never driven the v8 ls, but for me, the v6 has plenty of juice but most of all and most important, i enjoy driving the car.

if the ls v6 doesn't have the power you want and you can't tinker with it, you might have to take everyone's advice and get a different car. or take it as far as you can and enjoy your handy work.

i think we are all happy with our 6's its just that the solution to every problem is more power,

I've driven both the 6 and 8. I own the 6. The 8 is a quicker car and I would prefer the 8 over a 6 any time. But the 6 is plenty fast for me and I have too many speeding tickets to prove it.

I'm satisfied with my V6 also. It actually feels quicker than my V8 T-Bird around town, or moderate acceleration. Probably the gearing or 5-speed tranny. No comparison to the V-8 when you punch it, though.

I cant peel out in my 2000 V6. Never could and I got it with 68k. Any ideas on why that is? I couldnt do it even before I had 100lb woofers in my trunk.

pratice.

The anti-dive rear-end and traction control are designed to prevent this - so it takes pratice.

Just punch it as you go around a right turn exceptional... it will "peel out" with advancetrac off.. or traction control I guess for v6

well i am glad mine is a 5speed

still there is 210hp and 205tq... and u cant peel out?

nope.....I can do it around corners but I got broken ball joints so its a bad plan

still there is 210hp and 205tq... and u cant peel out?

Well, its isnt the fastest straight liner.. but Im super happy with my LS6, if driving on a straight line, I peel off so bad on 1st gear, and 2nd does a little if I powershift. Now, coming out the hole my car jumps forward pretty good, I would outrun a V8 up to 2nd gear.. in fact I've done it.
I can drift in second gear just like if I had LSD.
I know 210 arent enough, but with money, time, knowledge and dedication u can turn the V6 into a monster that will scare a bunch of factory faster more powerful vehicles.
And, if autocrossing or road curse driving the LS performs awesomely.
The only reason why I havent built my engine is because of money. But as a long term project i hope someday I can do whats in my head to my sorry a$$ Duratec :rolleyes:

Maybe you could use this (http://www.npg-racing.com/SuperCharger-Kits-Ford/c8_65/p60/06-09-V6-Fusion-Magnuson-MP90-Supercharged-Kit/product_info.html?CDpath=4).:D

LS6_5SPD and HRLNKN, you realize you are responding to a 2 year old thread right? Just checking.

LOL! I hadn't even noticed. Oh well. There's still v6's around here somewhere, so maybe they can still use the info.

Exactly ! the great thing about forums, right? unfinished or unanswered posts can come back to life any moment ! I knew how old it is, and I was gonna mention it on my post but I forgot lol

By the way.. keep in mind its a Lincoln;
quality, luxury, comfort, fuel economy (V6) one of the least modified vehicle and Sport,
not a Civic;
cheap, fuel economy, straight line speed, everything is already invented and everyone has 1, 2 or 3 of them.

I haven't read all this yet but I've said it before and I'll say it again, if you want to add a turbo the V6 has more HP potential then the V8 because it does have an aftermarket, you just have to look. You can get this engine already built for 450HP from noble....