500hp Ford Taurus article

"Eddie Brannan" (eddiebrannan) 04/22/2015 at 15:48 • Filed to: None

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I recently read an article on Jalop or one of the sub sites about a guy who calculated he was getting 500+hp from his tuned Ford Taurus. I can’t seem to find the article anywhere now. A lot of the commentariat speculated that his estimate (based on up-estimating from the whp on the dyno) was high fwiw. Any steers very much appreciated.

Twism > Eddie Brannan 04/22/2015 at 16:03

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road and track?

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/ne…

Spaceball-Two > Eddie Brannan 04/22/2015 at 16:03

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I think it was a Road and Track article if memory serves

Eddie Brannan > Spaceball-Two 04/22/2015 at 16:31

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Ah!! Or maybe Car & Driver. Shit—didn’t occur to me it might have been one of the other sites I read. Thanks!

Eddie Brannan > Twism 04/22/2015 at 16:32

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Ah shit—that explains why I couldn’t find it on Jalop! Thank you sir!! I’m in the market for a Ford Flex SEL and this is relevant to my interests.

Spaceball-Two > Eddie Brannan 04/22/2015 at 16:36

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I'm not gonna lie. After reading that article I started doing research on buying a SHO as my next purchase. Total sleeper.

Eddie Brannan > Spaceball-Two 04/22/2015 at 16:46

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Imagine the Flex with +/- 400hp tho? What a blast that would be. I’m a wagon guy and love the idea of a big ugly 7-people hauler that can blow the doors off all but out-and-out sports cars. I’m definitely buying the Flex SEL anyway, so this can be something I keep in mind.

Spaceball-Two > Eddie Brannan 04/22/2015 at 16:57

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Those things are soooo roomy inside. It's like being in a plush yacht.

Eddie Brannan > Spaceball-Two 04/22/2015 at 17:07

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I’m excited to see! I’m going to look at one tomorrow for the first time. I’m just hoping that the missus will be able to make it work as she’s 5’ even.

Spaceball-Two > Eddie Brannan 04/22/2015 at 17:12

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Shouldn't be a problem. The seats are a lot like Captains chairs. The hood is kinda long though so she may have trouble looking out that far. Either way have fun!

Twism > Eddie Brannan 04/22/2015 at 18:10

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This is exactly what I thought when I saw the article: ‘’hey, same engine as the Flex! ‘’

That would be a pretty neat family hauler.

Eddie Brannan > Spaceball-Two 04/22/2015 at 18:41

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Cheers!

Eddie Brannan > Twism 04/22/2015 at 18:42

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Yeah I’m dead set on the Flex, and although I can’t see myself going all-out like this guy, the knowledge that it’s very tunable is exciting.

Eddie Brannan > Spaceball-Two 04/25/2015 at 21:58

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I got it! 2013 Limited, black on black with perforated leather seats and the wood trim, MS Sync. Drove it 100 miles home and it is sooo nice inside!

Spaceball-Two > Eddie Brannan 04/25/2015 at 22:14

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YES!!!!!!!!!!!

Eddie Brannan > Twism 06/07/2015 at 17:04

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So I installed a K&N cold air intake and got a custom tune from Torrie at SCT Performance and already the Flex sounds and responds so much better. When you put your foot down it roars and the throttle response and shifting is so much better post-tune. Really fun to drive!

Twism > Eddie Brannan 06/07/2015 at 22:21

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So you got that flex after all?

Nice! share some pictures!

Eddie Brannan > Twism 06/08/2015 at 04:33

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In the dealership lot. It’s a 2013 Limited. Very clean despite having 50k on the clock.

And after blacking out the chrome strip and the silver details around and between the foglights.

Next mods planned (whenever I have money again!) are H&R springs which will slightly lower it and firm up the ride. I’m going to switch to Konig Oversteer wheels in black with Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires. Same size as stock—20s; I was thinking about 22s but don’t want to add rotational weight. The Konigs are lighter than the stock wheels and in any case I’m not so into that look on non-sporting vehicles. 8.5” +35 will give them a little more poke which will look good, especially with the ride an inch or so lower. Oh and I’ll be painting that center bar in the grill body color.

So far I’m loving the car. I was driving an older A6 Avant which handled great, but I’m loving the creature comforts of this much newer vehicle. Contactless keys, remote start, instant bluetooth etc—love it! But the tune and the CAI really make the car.

troverman > Eddie Brannan 08/28/2015 at 15:41

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Nice looking ride.