3.0L Vulcan '86-'90 '91-'95 '96-'99 2000 '01-'03 '04-'07 3.0L Duratec '96-'99 2000 '01-'03 '04-'05
2.5L HSC '86-'91 3.8L Essex '88-'89 '90-'95 High Output SHO 3.0L V6 3.2L V6 3.4L V8 3.5L Cyclone '08+ '10+

Engines

[ Compiled by: Qwertz9586 & Stocker ] [ First Posted: August 4, 2004 ] [ Last Modified: February 01, 2010 ]

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HSC (1986-1991)

VIN Code:	D (More Info)
Displacement:	2.5L (153ci)
Bore:	3.68" (93.5mm)
Stroke:	3.58" (91.0mm)
Engine Type:	Inline 4 Cast Iron Block and Head
Valvetrain:	Pushrod (OHV) 2 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.0:1
Interference:	Unknown
Computer:	EEC-IV / OBD-I
Fuel Injection:	Throttle Body ('86-'90) / Sequential (1991)
Ignition:	Breakerless Distributor
Horsepower*:	88-105 @ 4600 RPM
Torque*:	130 lb.-ft @ 2800 RPM
*Varies by year

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Vulcan (1986-1990)

Some auto part stores incorrectly identify this engine as SOHC
VIN Code:	U (More Info)
Displacement:	3.0L (182ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.15" (80.0mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Cast Iron Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	Pushrod (OHV) 2 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.3:1
Interference:	No
Computer:	EEC-IV / OBD-I
Fuel Injection:	Multi-Point
Ignition:	Breakerless Distributor
Horsepower:	140 @ 4800 RPM
Torque:	160 lb.-ft @ 3000 RPM

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Essex (1988-1989)

VIN Code:	4 (More Info)
Displacement	3.8L (232ci)
Bore:	3.81" (96.8mm)
Stroke:	3.39" (86.0mm)
Engine Type:	90° V6 Cast Iron Block Aluminum Heads
Valvetrain:	Pushrod (OHV) 2 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.0:1
Interference:	No
Computer:	EEC-IV / OBD-I
Fuel Injection:	Multi-Point
Ignition:	Breakerless Distributor
Horsepower:	140 @ 3800 RPM
Torque:	210 lb.-ft @ 2200 RPM

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Yamaha (1989-1995) - Manual Transaxle

VIN Code:	Y (More Info)
Displacement	3.0L (182ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.15" (80.0mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Cast Iron Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4 Valves per Cylinder Timing Belt*
Compression Ratio:	9.8:1
Interference:	No
Computer:	EEC-IV / OBD-I
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil Pack
Horsepower:	220 @ 6000 RPM
Torque:	200 lb.-ft @ 4800 RPM
*Belt drives master cam; Chain drives slave cams

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Essex (1990-1995)

VIN Code:	4 (More Info)
Displacement	3.8L (232ci)
Bore:	3.81" (96.8mm)
Stroke:	3.39" (86.0mm)
Engine Type:	90° V6 Cast Iron Block Aluminum Heads
Valvetrain:	Pushrod (OHV) 2 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.0:1
Interference:	No
Computer:	EEC-IV / OBD-I
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Breakerless Distributor
Horsepower:	140 @ 3800 RPM
Torque:	215 lb.-ft @ 2400 RPM

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Essex (1990-1995) - Police Version

VIN Code:	4 (More Info)
Displacement	3.8L (232ci)
Bore:	3.81" (96.8mm)
Stroke:	3.39" (86.0mm)
Engine Type:	90° V6 Cast Iron Block Aluminum Heads
Valvetrain:	Pushrod (OHV) 2 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.0:1
Interference:	No
Computer:	EEC-IV / OBD-I
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Breakerless Distributor
Horsepower*:	140-160 @ 3800 RPM
Torque:	220 lb.-ft @ 2200 RPM
*Varies by year

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Vulcan (1991-1995)

Some auto part stores incorrectly identify this engine as SOHC
VIN Code:	U, 1, 2 (More Info)
Displacement:	3.0L (182ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.15" (80.0mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Cast Iron Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	Pushrod (OHV) 2 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.3:1
Interference:	No
Computer*:	EEC-IV* / OBD-I*
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Breakerless Distributor / Electronic Coil Pack**
Horsepower:	140 @ 4800 RPM
Torque:	160 lb.-ft @ 3000 RPM
About 200 1995 Vulcans received EEC-V and OBD-II. *Only on '93-'95 Flex Fuel models

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Yamaha (1993-1995) - Auto Transaxle

VIN Code:	P (More Info)
Displacement	3.2L (195ci)
Bore:	3.62" (92.0mm)
Stroke:	3.15" (80.0mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Cast Iron Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4 Valves per Cylinder Timing Belt*
Compression Ratio:	9.8:1
Interference:	No
Computer:	EEC-IV / OBD-I
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil Pack
Horsepower:	220 HP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:	215 lb.-ft @ 4000 RPM
*Belt drives master cam; Chain drives slave cams

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Vulcan (1996-1999)

Some auto part stores incorrectly identify this engine as SOHC
VIN Code:	U, 1, 2 (More Info)
Displacement:	3.0L (182ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.15" (80.0mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Cast Iron Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	Pushrod (OHV) 2 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.3:1
Interference:	No
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil Pack
Horsepower:	145 @ 5250 RPM
Torque:	170 lb.-ft @ 3250 RPM

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Duratec (1996-1999)

VIN Code:	S (More Info)
Displacement:	3.0L (181ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.13" (79.5mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Aluminum Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	10.0:1
Interference:	Yes
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil Pack
Horsepower:	200 @ 5750 RPM
Torque:	200 lb.-ft @ 4500 RPM

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Yamaha (1996-1999)

VIN Code:	N (More Info)
Displacement	3.4L (207ci)
Bore:	3.24" (82.3mm)
Stroke:	3.13" (79.5mm)
Engine Type:	60° V8 Aluminum Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.8:1
Interference:	Yes
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil-On-Plug
Horsepower:	235 @ 6100 RPM
Torque:	230 lb.-ft @ 4800 RPM

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Vulcan (2000)

Some auto part stores incorrectly identify this engine as SOHC
VIN Code:	U, 1, 2 (More Info)
Displacement:	3.0L (182ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.15" (80.0mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Cast Iron Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	Pushrod (OHV) 2 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.3:1
Interference:	No
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil Pack
Horsepower:	153-155* @ 5000 RPM
Torque:	186 lb.-ft @ 3250 RPM
*Varies by source

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Duratec (2000)

VIN Code:	S (More Info)
Displacement:	3.0L (181ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.13" (79.5mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Aluminum Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	10.0:1
Interference:	Yes
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil-On-Plug
Horsepower:	200 @ 5500 RPM
Torque:	200 lb.-ft @ 4500 RPM

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Vulcan (2001-2003)

Some auto part stores incorrectly identify this engine as SOHC
VIN Code:	U, 1, 2 (More Info)
Displacement:	3.0L (182ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.15" (80.0mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Cast Iron Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	Pushrod (OHV) 2 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.3:1
Interference:	No
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil Pack
Horsepower:	153-155* @ 5000 RPM
Torque:	186 lb.-ft @ 3250 RPM
*Varies by source

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Duratec (2001-2003)

VIN Code:	S (More Info)
Displacement:	3.0L (181ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.13" (79.5mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Aluminum Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	10.0:1
Interference:	Yes
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil Pack
Horsepower:	200 @ 5500 RPM
Torque:	200 lb.-ft @ 4500 RPM

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Vulcan (2004-2007)

Some auto part stores incorrectly identify this engine as SOHC
VIN Code:	U, 1, 2 (More Info)
Displacement:	3.0L (182ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.15" (80.0mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Cast Iron Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	Pushrod (OHV) 2 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	9.5:1
Interference:	No
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil Pack
Horsepower:	153-155* @ 5000 RPM
Torque:	186 lb.-ft @ 3250 RPM
*Varies by source

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Duratec (2004-2005)

VIN Code:	S (More Info)
Displacement:	3.0L (181ci)
Bore:	3.50" (89.0mm)
Stroke:	3.13" (79.5mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Aluminum Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4 Valves per Cylinder Timing Chain
Compression Ratio:	10.0:1
Interference:	Yes
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil-On-Plug
Horsepower:	201 @ 5500 RPM
Torque:	207 lb.-ft @ 4500 RPM

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Cyclone (2008+)

VIN Code:	W (More Info)
Displacement:	3.5L (213ci)
Bore:	3.64" (92.5mm)
Stroke:	3.41" (86.7mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Aluminum Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4 Valves per Cylinder DAMB Tappets
Compression Ratio:	10.3:1
Interference:	Yes
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Sequential Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil-On-Plug
Horsepower:	263 @ 6250 RPM
Torque:	249 lb.-ft @ 4500 RPM

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EcoBoost (2010+)

VIN Code:	T (More Info)
Displacement:	3.5L (213ci)
Bore:	3.64" (92.5mm)
Stroke:	3.41" (86.7mm)
Engine Type:	60° V6 Aluminum Block and Heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4 Valves per Cylinder DAMB Tappets
Compression Ratio:	10.0:1
Induction:	2 Garrett GT15 turbochargers
Interference:	Yes
Computer:	EEC-V / OBD-II
Fuel Injection:	Direct Electronic
Ignition:	Electronic Coil-On-Plug
Horsepower:	365 @ 5550 RPM
Torque:	350 lb.-ft @ 1500-5250 RPM

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