[2001 ZTS]

Not that I'd ever do it but....how big, common, expensive are those old SHO Taurus motors and how easy would that be? What would their (HP/TQ) numbers be anyway? Maybe a different type of V-8 conversion??? I assume they are transverse mount?

EDIT: Thanks Google:

1999 Ford Taurus SHO Specs

STICKER PRICE $29,000
POWERTRAIN Transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
ENGINE 3.4 liter DOHC V8
Horsepower: 235 hp @ 6100 RPM
Torque: 230 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
Redline: 6800 RPM
Compression ratio 10:1
DRIVE TRAIN Four-speed automatic
WHEELS & TIRES Rim width: 6.5 inches
Tires: P225/55ZRx16
BRAKES Front: 11.6" ventilated discs
Rear: 10.1" solid discs
ABS
DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES Curb weight 3440 lbs.
Wheelbase 108 in.
Length 198 in.
Fuel tank 16 gals.
Oil 6.5 qts with filter
FUEL EPA 16 city / 25 highway
91 Octane
PERFORMANCE From a Motor Tred review of a '97:
0-60 in 7.5 secs
1/4 mile in 15.7 seconds


So lets say you could do it how fast would a 2700lb (2600 stock plus 100lb penalty for bigger engine?) be if it had 235HP/230TQ? Other than being FWD thats bigger output than a WRX and 500lbs lighter?

EDIT(2): Thanks AutoTrader.ca! There is a SHO Taurus that "needs work", entire driveable car for $1500. Thats hella cheap (I can't believe I used Hellas in a sentance without talking about lights) than a JRSC and every reputable turbo and any DIY ghetto parts alone. What am I missing in the big picture?