Ford V6 help

[moonshinerat]

Hi, new to site so not quite sure if i'm in right place but here goes.....

I'm building a Dax Rush on a budget and have been given a Ford V6 2.9i from a Mk3 Granada. I know it is real heavy so isn't the ideal choice but I have been told it is or can be quite powerful (compared to a pinto that is) Any ideas on where I find general and performance tuning information on this engine?

Any positive advice about this engine would be much appreciated, cheers,

moonshine rat.

[mhibbins]

It's the same engine as is in the tvr s2 and s3 so look for info on that car on this site and you should get quite a bit of information that will help.

[joospeed]

the 2.9 isn't that bad .. especially ib 24v form! it's based on the earlier 2.8 of course, but with separate exhaust ports, and the capacity came from a longer stroke so torque was boosted more than the bare capacity increase would first suggest. It's torquey and cheap so why not?

[TR MIKE]

I can build you a high compression version or sell you some pretty trick pistons or you could turbocharge it with my low comp pistons. I can sell any 6 pistons for £500 or build the short motor for £1000. If you want it lightened internally, blueprinted & hand balanced that would cost £1500 total. Dynamically balancing on top is under £200. My web site is www.chevroletls1.com. Mike

[moonshinerat]

thanks for all your advice guys. will be in touch again when it gets round to the gearbox bit. once again cheers.