Taurus SHO vs Impreza 2.5 rs

[SHOtyme]

We we had two runs. This happened like 4 months ago, but figuered that I would post it. I only got the first run on video.

My mods are: Stage 1 clutch, aluminum sub frame bushings, reinforced motor mounts, glasspacks. (Not to much performance). I have problems shifting over 6k so. Was just learning to drive stick, not to good at it.

His mods, Exhaust, intake, he is an excellent stick driver.

2nd race we went from a dig, both launced horrible. He almost stalls and I am spinning threw he finally grips and gets about 2 car lengths, i finally grip and start to pull him in, traffic was up ahead so we shut it down with him about a fender ahead.

First race.

http://media.putfile.com/SHO-vs-WRX

might take a bit to load

[pimp349]

Nice...welcome to AF. What year was the Impreza? Seems like an older, late 90's if I'm not mistaken. I'm not too familiar with the SHO so can you shed some light on it?

[SHOtyme]

Originally Posted by pimp349

Nice...welcome to AF. What year was the Impreza? Seems like an older, late 90's if I'm not mistaken. I'm not too familiar with the SHO so can you shed some light on it?

His car was a 1998.

Im just gonna copy and paste what I have on my cardomain, it tells you about an SHO.

-In Late 1988, Ford introduced a special performance version, called the SHO, of it's less than 4 year old car line called the Taurus. The MSRP was between 21,000-23,000. A great deal for a 4 door sports sedan with all the luxury you'd expect in a vehicle that costs much more.

-This new performance Taurus was special because Yamaha built the engine. The result of Yamaha's work was a 3.0 Liter DOHC 24 valve V6. For such small displacement, it put out an amazing 220hp, that's 73 hp per liter, more than a current day corvette. The 1989 Taurus SHO could do 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. When you pop the hood, the engine looks like a work of art. The intake has a second row of runners that open near 4,000 RPM, to make all the power available, without losing low RPM torque. The engine is said to be able to hit 10,000 RPM without blowing, and could run at 8,500 RPM for extended periods of time without engine failure.

"Because the engine is not boosted, it runs cooler. It supplies a smooth flow of power right up to 7300 rpm. At this point, a rev limiter starts cutting out cylinders to hold the rpms steady at 7300. This technique for preventing over-revving is the result of Ford's Formula 1 racing experience. This rev limiter is not designed to protect the engine, but to protect accessory drive components. The engine itself has been tested at rpm's greater than 8,500."
The SHO isn't just a Taurus, Ford modified the suspention, brakes, all new seats, dash guages(Including 8,000 RPM tach and 140 MPH speedometer, which can be pegged) special wheel and tire combinations, and of course the sweet Yamaha engine.

In 93 Ford introduced a bored out version 3.2 liter to be connected to the new optional automatic transmisson. Though the auto was slower, it gave drivers who are content with a less active driving style but still want performance a chance to own a SHO.

In 96, Ford did a major overhaul of the Taurus line, and the SHO also got major changes. The new SHO had a 3.4 liter V8 pushing 235 hp, but was only available with an automatic tranny. Ford elected to discontinue the SHO in 99. This marked the end of perhaps the best performance sedan

[GForce957]

I like how you say he is an excellent stick driver, but he starts off the race almost stalling

[VR43000GT]

The video at the bottom, "WRX vs SHO". So is it a RS or a WRX?

[jeepgclwj]

^^^^^True....

WRX would be turbo and the RS would not be..

I would think the SHO would hand that RS a pretty good beating. I used to ride around with a friend who had one and it was a nice little sleeper.....