keg65
Junior Member
Okay so we all know we want Ford to give us the most hp they can in our Mustangs. And from what I'm understanding the CAFE standards that our wonderful president (this is not about him) is trying to pass will ruin most chances for that or at least make it difficult. I know every car doesn't have to get the 35 mpg, but the average fleet has to. The trucks and suvs will always get poor mileage, but maybe they can be worked into my idea too.
Ok so there is a company called "Superformance", they make and sell the Shelby Cobra kit car. These are new cars made in South Africa. To keep them from having to meet all the government requirements for a new car imported into the U.S. they deliver the cars without an engine/transmission. Then sell it to a customer who then decides what combo they want installed. So since they are not selling a complete car, just parts sold separately, not required to meet all the safety and emission requirements, as well as the CAFE standards.
Now can Ford sell an incomplete car?
Maybe, but it would end up being like that white body only thing for off road race cars.
How about this. The Mustang, as well at the F series and for that case all vehicles, could be available with the little 4 or 6 cylinder economy motor. People can purchase them this way and some may be happy. YEAH RIGHT, none of us, anyway. The vehicle is available with the "V8 acceptance package" as an option. With this option you would get a 4 cylinder engine, but a V8 strength drivetrain, brakes, suspension, etc.. In this form it is sold to the customer and the government is happy cause all Mustangs get 40 mpg, they are dogs, but get the economy they are crying about.
In the FRPP catalog is the V8 conversion package that bolts and plugs in to the car or truck that has the "V8 acceptance package" Dealer installed after time of purchase, it would still meet required emissions and safety standards, but would not be counted in the CAFE numbers.
Also, since the 4 cylinder would essentially be a new engine, it could be sent back as a core to save some money.
Maybe the V8 package could be in levels too, cost goes up, but so would performance. These engines would be built to meet all emissions standards, so should still be 50 state legal.
Sometimes my mind runs on ideas, later I may realize this is stupid, but right now it works in my head.
Thoughts and Ideas????
Does it make sense?
Ok so there is a company called "Superformance", they make and sell the Shelby Cobra kit car. These are new cars made in South Africa. To keep them from having to meet all the government requirements for a new car imported into the U.S. they deliver the cars without an engine/transmission. Then sell it to a customer who then decides what combo they want installed. So since they are not selling a complete car, just parts sold separately, not required to meet all the safety and emission requirements, as well as the CAFE standards.
Now can Ford sell an incomplete car?
Maybe, but it would end up being like that white body only thing for off road race cars.
How about this. The Mustang, as well at the F series and for that case all vehicles, could be available with the little 4 or 6 cylinder economy motor. People can purchase them this way and some may be happy. YEAH RIGHT, none of us, anyway. The vehicle is available with the "V8 acceptance package" as an option. With this option you would get a 4 cylinder engine, but a V8 strength drivetrain, brakes, suspension, etc.. In this form it is sold to the customer and the government is happy cause all Mustangs get 40 mpg, they are dogs, but get the economy they are crying about.
In the FRPP catalog is the V8 conversion package that bolts and plugs in to the car or truck that has the "V8 acceptance package" Dealer installed after time of purchase, it would still meet required emissions and safety standards, but would not be counted in the CAFE numbers.
Also, since the 4 cylinder would essentially be a new engine, it could be sent back as a core to save some money.
Maybe the V8 package could be in levels too, cost goes up, but so would performance. These engines would be built to meet all emissions standards, so should still be 50 state legal.
Sometimes my mind runs on ideas, later I may realize this is stupid, but right now it works in my head.
Thoughts and Ideas????
Does it make sense?
