The books that i purchase are not just for me, i teach automotive engineering for a training. Designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection system by greg banish and performance fuel injection systems hp1557. When i was in high school there was someone with a 2wd ranger with the 2. The ford duratec v6, also known as the mondeo v6, is an aluminum dohc v6 engine with a 60 bank angle introduced in 1993 with the ford mondeo. Noteworthy are the chapters on cooling, exhaust and the ignition system. Along with the british ford essex v6 engine and the u. Ford itself uses this principle when it offers various performance levels based on the same engine block.
Tuning options are very limited with the bosch kjetronic models. The company has relied on six major v6 families ever since, the cologne taunus v6, essex v6, canadian essex v6, vulcan v6, mondeo v6 and cyclone v6. Some modern v6 engines are turned for high performance, particularly when compared to some older v6 engines. Engine and component balancing to all makes of v and inline engines. I have the basic beginning of the chassis spaceframe around the engine but cant do anything around the gearbox until i have one. The ford essex v6 engine was a 60 v6 engine built between 1966 and 1981 by the ford motor company in the united kingdom at their engine plant in dagenham, essex, which gave the engine its name. Ive done alot of research on the cologne v6s and it seems the only performance version of the 2. Advanced tuning, author and calibration engineer greg banish provides the reader with the insight required to understand and tune modern efi systems. The number on the back of the block above the bell housing and below the distributor is stamped euc71793 or eu071793. In fact, some modern v6 engines are more powerful than v8 engines. On this engine the ultimax conversion would give 265bhp coupled with 280lbft torque, an impressive figure for a normally aspirated engine. In its original form, it was closely related to the ford taunus v4 engine, adding two cylinders and no longer requiring a balance shaft.
What are some good books on tuning engines for performance. The essex engine was arguably the first mass produced v6 in the world, and has since gone on to power, among others,tvr, reliant scimitar,gilbern and ac cars. This is a draft page, subject to editing and corrections. The v6 model will replace most distributors in ford v6 cologne engines, for example used in ford taunus, granada, consul and ford capri please check dimensions before ordering. The engine in the taz develops 193bhp as is on john nobles rolling road so. This bears out what everyone in the tuning business has been saying for years. The original ford cologne v6 is a series of 60 cast iron block v6 engines produced continuously by the ford motor company in cologne, germany, since 1965 along with the british ford essex v6 engine and the us buick v6 and gmc truck v6, these were among the first massproduced v6 engines in the world ford cologne v6 engine wikipedia. Power engineering also offered an ultimax conversion for the 2. Oct 31, 1999 increase the power output of your aseries.
Motomobil gmbh engine code location v4 and v6 cologne. The original ford cologne v6, also known as the ford taunus v6, is a. Ford cologne v6 engine wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. There are two major forms of cologne v6 of true concern, basically, the 2. Ford cologne v6 engine wikipedia republished wiki 2. Ford cologne v6 engine news newspapers books scholar. Learn how to tune efi electronic fuel injected engines the right way. The original ford cologne v6, also known as the ford taunus v6, is a series of 60 cast iron block v6 engines produced continuously by the ford motor company in cologne, germany since 1968. In its original form, it was closely related to the ford taunus v4 engine, adding two cylinders. Specifications and data are given below for the standard v6 cologne as fitted to the majority of roadgoing rwd fords of the 1980s and 1990s, and various tvr models of the same era. The company was also late with a v6 engine, introducing a compact british v6 in 1967 but waiting until the 1980s to move their products to rely on v6 engines. Ford taunuscologne v4v6 tuning guide originally known as the ford taunus, this engine is now more commonly known as the cologne.
As far as im aware it should have the same flywheel bolt pattern and they also both have the same bell housing so if your speedboat uses somesort of gearbox and it is the standard essex bell housing fitting then it will fit the cologne. The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Ford taunus cologne v4 v6 tuning guide originally known as the ford taunus, this engine is now more commonly known as the cologne. The 123tune6rvv6 for 6 cylinders comes with an upright cap. Ford, taunus, v4, engine, cologne v6, capri, cortina. So we are planning on pulling and rebuilding this cologne 2. Motomobil faqs engines v4 and v6 cologne engine code location v4 and v6 cologne. Mar 19, 2014 in its last year, it was good for an epareported 16mpgcity and 24mpghighway rating when coupled to an automatic transmission.
Aug 28, 2012 the 60 degree german cologne v6 was made in many different displacements. Piper ultimate road camshafts for ford cologne v6 2. Its getting hard to track one down now and is already regarded by enthusiasts as a classic. When the engine cools from hot i come out in the morning to find it has dumped coolant onto the drive. This page contains some basic information about fords 60 degree cologne v6s. For 2011, ford replaced the cologne engine with a thoroughly modern 3. Specially jetted and choked to fit whichever engine size of state of tune required.
In 2005, the mustang, a staple in fords lineup, dropped the 3. Tuning the granada for more bhp power and granada performance. Where is the engine number on a ford cologne v6 answers. Performance cologne v6 b ecause of cnc machining commitments we are now unable to undertake any engine work, these pages remain for information purposes only. This factfilled guide covers all aspects of engine tuning in detail, including filters, carburation, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, exhaust systems, camshafts, valve trains, blocks, cranks, con rods and pistons, plus lubrication systems and oils, ignition systems, and nitrous oxide injection. As much as i hated to admit it and still do, it was as quick as my 1984 scirocco. The 60 degree german cologne v6 was made in many different displacements. User manuals, ford engine operating guides and service manuals. Doing some reading and looking at options recently, there are a lot of directions a person could go and some expensive parts to buy to do it.
The strength of the falcon pushed the engine out of us manufacture in 1962, and the mustang became the stunning 64. Square and very in your face the granada was the bad boy of the ford range most popular in the 1980s. With a maximum top speed of 99 mph 160 kmh, a curb weight of 2518 lbs 1142 kgs, the mustang 3 2. Dermol lotion ml antimicrobial emollient free postage bobberry store. These cologne based engines are now offered for pickup truck owners and other buyers of the vintage 2. Originally known as the ford taunus, this engine is now more commonly known as the cologne. The original ford cologne v6 is a series of 60 cast iron block v6 engines produced. Engine and component balancing to all makes of v and. This book explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the calibrator can change the controlling parameters to optimize actual engine performance. Its a very solid design for the most part the most recent 4. But you have to be careful because the majority of these manifolds were built for the american spec cologne engine and will not fit.
Media in category ford cologne v6 engine the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. Ive been trawling the internet but as the cars such an old model info is scarce and sketchy ideas on parts and tunning etc greatly appreciated. Buick v6 and gmc truck v6, these were among the first massproduced v6 engines in the world throughout its production run, the cologne v6 has evolved from the engine displacements. Performance in motion, augustseptember 2007 if you are willing to spend the time learning the technology this will be a great book for your library. The primary engineering input came from porsche, who was developing a similar v6 before selling the engineering to ford, and cosworth, who helped with cylinder head manufacturing. Dec 22, 2011 the cologne v6 has 3 inlet ports and two exhaust ports. Just to give you an idea of what can be achieved in the real world, we have used the same computer modelling techniques that have worked so well in our development of performance packages for the tvr family of engines, to yield power graphs for both the standard and modified cologne v6, plus the cosworth. The original ford cologne v6 is a series of 60 cast iron block v6 engines produced continuously by the ford motor company in cologne, germany, since 1965.
Knowledge is power and whether you are tuning your car yourself, wanting to start a career as a professional tuner or even if you are just wanting to choose and communicate. May 30, 2018 designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection system by greg banish and performance fuel injection systems hp1557. Ford cologne v6 manufacturer ford motor company also called ford taunus v6 cylinder block alloy cast iron. The set up originally came out of a german ford capri. Standard k jetronic fuel injection tuned ford duraspark electronic ignition. The engine is durable and compact, and it can tolerate hard use and increases in power without selfdestructing. This page contains some basic information about ford s 60 degree cologne v6s.
Ford cologne gearbox options hi all, due to the lack of time and money recently, the trike build has been a bit slow but has started. Only the ranger and explorer made use of this engine, from 2001 through 2004. The new engine cranked out a solid 305 horsepower 82 per liter and upped the mileage numbers to 19 city and 31 highway. How to design, build, modify, and tune efi and ecu systems. As this engine is becoming a popular conversion for the xr4x4 it is worth mentioning. Generally referred to as the stage 3 of cam tuning this profile retains the.
Called the essex simply because thats where it was made, it had to be a very versatile engine from the beginning. Many engines, one wire alternator, serpentine belt type. This engine produces a maximum power of 111 ps 109 bhp 82 kw at 4800 rpm and a maximum torque of 192. You can optimally utilize the true potential of your ford engine with chip tuning from racechip, which optimizes the engine controls. And should be fun to learn to drive it with this performance, but knowing me ill hanker for a bit more pretty soon. Ford v6 engines general information rnd engineering. Both of these have their roots in germany hence the name. The simple answer to this question is that a v6 is an engine that has six cylinders, there are two types, inline 6 and v6.
Ford cologne v6 engine project gutenberg selfpublishing. Dec 11, 2010 please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. But we will be happy to find someone to help with your job, please phone or email if you need a recommendation. While im certainly not a ford cologne v6 enthusiast, i do remember that the 2. Ken block drives the all new extreme e electric racecar in last stage of dakar rally. Some of the information on this website may be of interest to owners of ford cars and ford cologne industrial v4 v6 engines as well. Dearborn and cologne worked the engine out since 1957 until its 2012 model year demise in 75000 ford rangers 4. Unfollow cologne v6 engine to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Both the engine and gearbox are in running condition. The taunus v4 was a v4 piston engine with one balance shaft, introduced by. Coleman milne, dorchester, tvr, reliant scimitar, ford.
Classic ford ford cologne v6 engines for sale car and classic. It is a musthave for tuners and calibrators and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available. It is primarily intended for capri owners, however owners of other ford vehicles which used this engine may find it useful as well. The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy vizard, david on. It wasnt even designed for a car, but for a van the transit.
The car was imported from the states only last year. The chapters are well planned and contain a wealth of detail, tables, and calculation methods. How to tune and modify ford fuel injection motorbooks workshop. Buick v6 and gmc truck v6, these were among the first massproduced v6 engines in the world. The german v4 was built in the cologne plant and powered the ford taunus. I know my son is not really concerned with high performance to start with and would just like to have it. All parts immersed in acid bath, then chemically hot washed and cleaned. It was pretty common though the 4cylinder was more popular. Advanced tuning takes engine tuning techniques to the next level. Gain fundamental knowledge and then a practical step by step process for getting any tuning job done. Written by tom appel in engines, industry news, pickup trucks, technology.