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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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3.0L question..

is the 3.0l engine in the ford taurus/mercury sable the same eninge that is found in the ford ranger? the taurus and sable have turbos and i was wondering if i could find the kit that goes in them for my ranger? or are they different engines?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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It's the same engine, but uses a different upper intake and a few other minor things on account of them being mounted transversely in the passenger vehicles.

What turbo kit(s) are you referring to?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 03:21 AM
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I think you are referring to the 3.0 Duratec engine. This is a 24 valve engine, not a turbo.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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my mom had a 96 taurus and a 00 sable, both with the 3.0L, and i'm pretty sure they both came with turbos in them, or maybe i'm mistaken?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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No turbo 3.0s... unless you talk custom. Twin cams yes... turbos not that I'm aware of.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 05:02 PM
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guess i never looked under the hood, lol.. me and my dad always thought they had turbos on them.
 
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