Legend of 2.9

[yusuebronko2_86]

To all my brothers out there, here's a little history lesson for you:

-all sources from wikipedia-

Did you guys know that the 2.9 v6 was made in germany? Cologne, Germany to be exact. It was an evolution of the 2.8, which was derived from a v4. Haven't you ever wondered about how the 2.9 never gives up, even after endless miles of all out flogging? Mine never did, and now I know why.

Along with being produced in the rangers, b2's, and aerostars, the 2.9 was used in europe in many cars, including the TVR S series, Ford Sierra, Ford Granada, and Merkur Scorpio. Here, the base model 2.9 came with about 140 hp. There was, however, a cosworth version (all hail the ford masters) that was converted to a DOHC (dual over head cam). This version had about 195 hp in 1991. Yes, this will fit everything mechanical to your b2 or ranger. It was made from the same exact block. Also, no distributor. From what I know, it was last upped to 210 hp in 1995.

This fyi's starlight is on the Ford Sierra. Be prepared, because this will blow your minds and make you WANT what you're about to read. The Sierra came in a version called XR4X4, and had the 2.9 optional. This car was all wheel drive, and ran until 1993. This is the good part, hold on to whatever you can:

The Ford Sierra had a TURBOCHARGED 2.9 VERSION. "Turbocharged versions of the Sierra were also available as post-production models from companies like Janspeed and, most notably, from Turbo Technics. The XR4x4 2.8 was available with a range of aftermarket kits pushing power from 150BHP to 200/230/250 BHP. The 2.9 got a twin-turbo setup, available in 225/250/280 BHP variants. Even the DOHC version got a single turbo kit, of which only a small number were made."

That's right, it's still possible to get your hands on a twin turbo 2.9, or just make yours forced induced. I myself will definately slap a Rotrex kit on mine.

Well, don't just spend all day reading this, get out there and find some info. Get going, move! (lol)

 

[Yardape]

To all my brothers out there, here's a little history lesson for you:
-all sources from wikipedia-

Did you guys know that the 2.9 v6 was made in germany? Cologne, Germany to be exact. It was an evolution of the 2.8, which was derived from a v4. Haven't you ever wondered about how the 2.9 never gives up, even after endless miles of all out flogging? Mine never did, and now I know why.

Nope...................

 

[Yardape]

Have you ever wondered why B2's never came stock with a V-8. Why did the explorer get loaded with testosterone and not the Baby Broncs. If I were president, all B2's would either get a 302 minimum or get crushed.....

 

[yusuebronko2_86]

although it would have been nice to be able to have gotten them in v8 versions, b2's never came with a v8 for these reasons:

1) compact trucks/suv's had either 4 or 6 bangers, thus classed as compact

2) weight limits

3) economy in mind

4) direct line with ranger production

5) stress on body/frame/suspension

don't get me wrong, I was real close to dropping in a 302 into my b2, but after reconsideration, just playing with the 2.9 was fine. if the design flaws worry you, just overhaul it. build it up to par. world heads, custom cam, blueprinted block, clear oil passages, new (and better) rotating assembly, etc. that's how they huffed the little 6'ers in europe. except for a handful of engines, you HAVE to build up to charge an engine.