Did the 2.7 euro engine have the same problems as the U.S. market ones?

In addition, did the famous 2.7 RS motor have those problems? I'm assuming they didn't as they were never sold in the U.S. and thus didn't have to meet US standards.

Thanks!

 

The problem, from what I understand, is the 2.7's magnesium (rather than aluminum) case, which is the same for USA and ROW engines. The weakness resulting from using that material is aggravated by the US-only smog equipment (thermal reactors), which cause the engines to run much hotter.

 

Hi:

The Euro 2.7 RS (MFI) engines did not suffer the ills of the CIS-injected ones due to far lower operating temps.

Rule of Thumb:

If you keep the oil temps on a mag-cased engine at or below 200 deg F, they will last every bit as long as an aluminum-cased engine will. Mag-cased engines are very durable & trouble free when kept cool. They are simply intolerant of high operating temps.

 

Steve, as I might be racing my 2.7, are there some easy ways to help meet that advice?

 

LOL,....THE easy way is install a large enough oil cooler to keep the engine temps within bounds under ALL conditions. Use a 930 oil pump.

Depending upon your racecar and its body configuration, I'd recommend a properly installed big front oil cooler (B&B) or two fender mounted coolers in series (Carrera or B&B). Both cooler installations must get lots of air, both in & out,....

Plumb everything with AN-16.

 

Head studs still pull on Euro engines - time catches up with them all eventually.

PJC

 

PJC:

LOL,....Not if they are kept cool. Its all about temperatures.

I have several 20+ year old RS-spec (210-240HP), mag-cased motors here with no case-savers, steel studs and nary a problem.

Control that oil temperature and you'll have no issues.

 

I agree with Steve. I have a '77, 2.7 with over 140k on the motor and the engine has Never been opened up. This was originally a Texas car but always had proper cooling and maintenance. Also I run Mobil 1 in her and there are virtually no leaks at all.