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I dunno. The new European Focus ST (Same C1 Chassis), looks like it is getting a Volvo drivetrain. Turbo 5 cyl, pushing 230hp. With 300hp and AWD in the RS version. It would seemingly make more sense to do that with the 3, since it also shares the platform with the S40.

A more interesting question is...what happens when Ford finishes development of the 3.5 Duratec. It is replacing the 3.0 in the 500, the Freestyle, the Futura (Mazda 6 chassis based) and even the 4.0 in the stang. Rumors are at least 250hp and possibly upwards of 260-270 with some tuning...

Hmm, No, Contour/Cougar/Focus/ and pretty sure Mazda 3, all use the MTX-75. Unless it's been renamed. That's odd that Quaife has not jumped into the ring on this. They are usually pretty quick.

Does the 6 use the MTX-75 transmission on the V6? Doesn't seem like Ford would bother to develop an entirely new transmission when they have one that allready mates to that engine, as well as the 4cyl. If so, i bet the Contour/Cougar/Focus Quaife could be made to fit.

Yeah, if you are going to be in there anyway (and you have to pay for it), you might as well get it all done. Flywheel, LSD, Stage 1 or 2 clutch kit. My disc is fine, it's my pressure plate bolts that are bad, but I'm still guttin the whole thing. I never want to have to pay that labor bill...

If it's anything like my SVT Contour (practically the same drivetrain), it requires dropping the entire subframe, then removing the tranmission case. 8-10 hours is pretty accurate. $1700 is high though, My Ford dealer quoted me at $1000. Parts should be more like 3-400. Cheaper if you go...

Are those "block valves?" You still have not justified your assinine different block claim. You are retarded. Stop spreading misinformation to these people.

Right...I'm sure they created a completely different block for the JDM market, which, COMPLETELY contradicts the entire POINT, of having a world engine. Is it configured differently? Yes. Does it have DIS, where the US version does not? Yes. Does it have different pistons? Yes. Does it have...

Ignorant in the face of facts eh? You sir are definitely from New England.

WRONG...they are the same block. Different heads/pistons. What would be the point of creating a "world engine" if you used different blocks in every market? The JDM spec version supports Direct injection, as does the European version, but all the blocks still start out as the same. It is a...

I'm confused...You guys seem to keep using the phrase "bring it over here". Why would they not build it at the flat rock plant like all the other Mazda 6's?

At first i agreed with the intercooler problem, however, upon further review, it seems that the grille-hood combo is designed with the sole purpose to channel cool air in and over the intercooler. The AWD issue does suck though. 50/50 being the best it can do. Probably a rear differential...

My buddy's 6 does the same thing. Does the 6 use the MTX-75 trans? If so, this is a pretty common noise for that transmission. (Mikey) Speaking of taking moments... Please take a moment to fix that ridiculous grammatical error in your profile (OUR WORLD). Also, I find the opening to it...

Your words were "fortunately it's not a Ford block." Well it is a Ford block. Just like your Mazda 6 is a Ford. Assembled at the same plant, and by the same people that will be assembling the 2005 Mustang...it just doesnt get any more American than that.

Ashuto, Porsche designed the original block using a Cosworth process, which was shortended by Ford to fit in the Contour. It's a good lineage and makes for some interesting conversation, but it's not like Hanz and Franz from Porsche sat there and hand assembled them. It's a Ford block...I...

eh, 22% was for the manual, not the auto. And again, that FORD block is fine. It's the mazda heads that are the problem.

If Ford "Always underrated their cars" don't you think someone would have caught on by now?? I mean, the 99 Cobra made about 30 less HP than it was supposed to and people went nuts...owners, dealers, mags, etc. If you put something false in print, you can be sued for fraud. To avoid this in...

Ford overrated 1 car...the 99 Cobra, and it wasn't their fault, it was a manufacturing defect in the production models. Since then, most Ford cars have been underrated, ie Mach 1, 03+ Cobra, GT. Get your facts straight. Whatever screwed up the 6s' engine was Mazda's doing. The Lincoln LS and...

In my experiences from having a Duratec V6 in my SVT Contour and from friends of mine that own Taurus', that the engine is pretty much bulletproof. Other than that, what do you consider "reliable"? For me, if the car starts on the first try everyday, that is reliable. If my door panel falls...

Jersey i'm curious, (im also from NJ), how did you get your hands on a 6spd one, the 6spd doesnt hit the US until mid year? I think it would be hard for them to hide the fact that the cars share the same chassis, and probably lots from the same parts bin. I think the volvo did a much better...