This is the Official FAQ for the v6 3.0L "Vulcan" powered Ford Probes Most of the modifications and info presented here will be directed towards the 1990-1992 LX models powered with the v6 3.0L "Vulcan" engine. There might be some information missing due to the ongoing changes and modifications on this engine, if you have any input please feel free to shoot me a PM and I will insert it into this FAQ as well as give you credit for it (provided the information is accurate!). Hopefully, this way our fellow probe owners with a 3.0 v6 powered ford probe will be able to find a lot of useful info.
DISCLAIMER: ALL of the info on this FAQ and performance post is been compiled from different sources and it’s deemed accurate as far as I know. Me, probetalk.com and related staff and individuals that participate at bringing you (THE READER) this info are not liable in any way for failure or damage to your engine and car due to following this info.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO CONSULT WITH A TECHNICIAN OR OTHER PROFFESIONAL ABOUT ANY WORK YOU MIGHT WANT TO DO ON YOUR ENGINE.
GENERAL:
General information and specifications of the 3.0L powered Probes can be found at www.performanceprobe.com – click on the links labeled: Information, Upgrades, and Do-It-Yourself. Performanceprobe.com has a lot of relevant information. Some of it is very useful while others not – you decide.
3.0L v6 "Vulcan" information and specs:
Specifications: 3.0 liters, 60 degree v6 configuration, Over Head Valves (OHV), 12 Valve, Iron heads, Iron block, Aluminum upper and lower intake manifold.
Heads feature a centrally located spark plug, dual combustion chamber
Stock valve lifters are 1.6 ratio
Note: There was a change from a Flat tapped cam to Roller cam from the 1991 to 1992 model to improve performance.
Power: 140 hp, 160 lb-ft (for 1990 and early1 991 model)
145 hp, 165 lb-ft (for mid 1991 to 1992 model)
This Engine is also found on the Ford Taurus, Ford Ranger, and Ford Tempo and some of their twins from Mercury, and Mazda.
Engine operation, parameters and management are controlled and supervised by the ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL IV (EEC IV) Module from ford.
The engine Lubrication system is a force-feed type, the rotary spur-type pump, which develops the oil pressure, is bolted to the No. 4 main bearing cap. The spur driven gear is rotated by the distributor shaft through an intermediate shaft, oil filter is externally mounted
Ignition and timing are based on a Distributor setup
Fuel/air mixture is provided by electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Air and Fuel metering and control are controlled by the ECC IV getting infomainly from a MAP sensor (located on the firewall), Throttle position sensor (TPS), O2 Sensor (bolted to the Y pipe).
DISCLAIMER: ALL of the info on this FAQ and performance post is been compiled from different sources and it’s deemed accurate as far as I know. Me, probetalk.com and related staff and individuals that participate at bringing you (THE READER) this info are not liable in any way for failure or damage to your engine and car due to following this info.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO CONSULT WITH A TECHNICIAN OR OTHER PROFFESIONAL ABOUT ANY WORK YOU MIGHT WANT TO DO ON YOUR ENGINE.
GENERAL:
General information and specifications of the 3.0L powered Probes can be found at www.performanceprobe.com – click on the links labeled: Information, Upgrades, and Do-It-Yourself. Performanceprobe.com has a lot of relevant information. Some of it is very useful while others not – you decide.
3.0L v6 "Vulcan" information and specs:
Specifications: 3.0 liters, 60 degree v6 configuration, Over Head Valves (OHV), 12 Valve, Iron heads, Iron block, Aluminum upper and lower intake manifold.
Heads feature a centrally located spark plug, dual combustion chamber
Stock valve lifters are 1.6 ratio
Note: There was a change from a Flat tapped cam to Roller cam from the 1991 to 1992 model to improve performance.
Power: 140 hp, 160 lb-ft (for 1990 and early1 991 model)
145 hp, 165 lb-ft (for mid 1991 to 1992 model)
This Engine is also found on the Ford Taurus, Ford Ranger, and Ford Tempo and some of their twins from Mercury, and Mazda.
Engine operation, parameters and management are controlled and supervised by the ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL IV (EEC IV) Module from ford.
The engine Lubrication system is a force-feed type, the rotary spur-type pump, which develops the oil pressure, is bolted to the No. 4 main bearing cap. The spur driven gear is rotated by the distributor shaft through an intermediate shaft, oil filter is externally mounted
Ignition and timing are based on a Distributor setup
Fuel/air mixture is provided by electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Air and Fuel metering and control are controlled by the ECC IV getting infomainly from a MAP sensor (located on the firewall), Throttle position sensor (TPS), O2 Sensor (bolted to the Y pipe).
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