The Vulcan 3.0 and Duratec 3.0 are entirely different engines. There are no interchangeable parts, and making a duratec 3.0 work in a ranger would require lots of custom work. If the Taurus motor is a Vulcan, then you could use it. Just be sure to use your ranger head gaskets, intake manifolds, and exhaust. The S70/2 wasn’t Murray’s idea of an ideal engine for the McLaren, being heavier than he intended. He let it slide though, given the power it produced. Arguably BMW M’s crowning achievement, the S70/2 was a 6.1-litre V12 producing 618PS (461kW), on the way to a redline of 7,500rpm. There are 6 gaskets beween the upper and lower IM's. The TB and EGR each have gaskets between them and the IM as well. Start by removing the intake tube and the TB. There are a couple of wiring harnesses and coolant hoses connected to the TB. When you're pulling off the lower coolant hose, be very careful. History of the Duratec 35 Engine. Duratec 35 Ford Cyclone V6 Engine 3.5 L DOHC V6 2006–present; This all-new Duratec 35 3.5L DOHC V-6, became a Ward’s 10 Best Engines winner in its first year and has won many fans over the years. It was released in the following Ford models. Ford Edge; Ford Explorer; Ford Flex; Mazda CX-9; Ford Fusion; Ford 2.5 is a V-6 that came in the SVT contour and the cougar. DOHC 24 valve, 170 HP and if i remember its a duratec also. not a bad motor plus all the mazda 6 is, is the cougar. same frame, same motor, same plant lol. there a strong motor but they have had there quality problems but if i know mazda they wont release a crappy car theyll do there homework 1st the 3.5 l duratec engine although a good engine is complicated I'm going to create a series that will show you how to replace the water pump and timing chains. The non turbo 3.5 v6 is rated at 283 hp. My 2016 F150 reg cab short bed 4x4 has good mid range and top end power. I wouldn’t try to tow too much though. Mileage isn’t great. I have never gotten more than 26 mpg highway and around town get around 15. Knowing that , it is a good basic no frills engine. The 3.5 seems to be the engine of choice for all the expeditors that I've heard from. I'm around 140,000 with no problems. The other expeditors have similar mileages (+/- 10,000 miles) and experiences. The jury is definitely out on today's diesel being economical to maintain long term. 8vgZcg.