Re: [diesel_mercedes] (OT) For the gearheads

 

I've had a thing about Ford ever since I learned that they de-tuned the 2.3 turbo motor over the life of its production run, so that they wouldn't have to come up with a transmission that would handle the load.  Thing is, they had a box that would handle the load, the C6 automatic, but no, they stuck with the C3 and shrunk the turbo, 'till the last year the 2.3  turbo motor was produced, it had an IHI turbo sourced from a 2 liter Mazda.. bk --- On Fri, 7/15/11, Mark Atkins <mratkins@embarqmail.com> wrote: From: Mark Atkins <mratkins@embarqmail.com> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] (OT) For the gearheads To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, July 15, 2011, 8:58 AM   Brian, I believe if you will check ALL manufacturers warranties you will find the same general policy. Even Mercedes! People buy these already highly "tuned" cars and add their own mods to increase the outputs above safe stress levels and expect the manufacturers to fix THEIR mistakes? Try taking a naturally aspirated Mercedes 5 banger, hang a turbo on it, and turn the pump up for maximum output and see how long it lasts! A turboed motor with the pump turned up will last MUCH longer than the n/a one. It all has to do with design! Go buy you a new G(overnment)M Duramax or Z-28 Camaro and try it for yourself! Mark in Texas On 7/15/2011 9:31 AM, briankk wrote:   Latest reason to not buy a Ford.. Current generation of 5.0 V8s have a problem burning down #8 cylinder, very expensively. Fords response: Try to blame it on the customer: http://www.stangtv.com/news/dont-modify-your-mustang-because-fords-new-tsb-says-so/

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