Yenko stinger tech manual for 2002 ford taurus

Yenko owner and driver charlie doerge has taken his 25 years of research and obsession with the stinger and compiled all his knowledge and stories into one 270page, black and white book that will surely stand as a definitive work on these unusual. This is the highly detailed factory service repair manual for the2002 ford taurus, this service manual has detailed illustrations as well as step by step instructions,it is 100 percents complete and intact. The manual describes how to prep the car for racing and has a an. Repairsurge is compatible with any internetenabled computer. A new yenko camaro based on the new 2010 camaro platform was introduced at sema 2009. Haynes repair manual for ford taurus 1996 2005 for more details check out.

We want to keep you moving in the right direction, so weve compiled the information you need to know into. Unlike the 1966 yenko stingers, which were based on the corsa series, the 67 stinger was based on the monza, the topoftheline model in that production year. This is what we call a envelope car you sent don your money and he sent you a id tag and sold you the parts you wanted. An exception to this strategy was the chevrolet corvair. Although this car hasnt been freshly restored it is still very presentable. Ford all models 20002002 service repair workshop manual on. Yenko brand still kicking 45 years later, new vehicles coming.

This new retro 1960s yenko stinger style hood are now available for your 20102015 camaro. And the new chevrolet vega, as well as the ford pinto, would fit in this class, but neither seemed to have enough horsepower to compete with the international competitors. Select your year, make, model and engine to find those that fit your vehicle. Ford and chryslers designs were scaleddown versions of the conventional american car, using four or sixcylinder engines instead of v8s, and with bodies about 20% smaller than their standard cars. Find great deals on ebay for yenko stinger and corvair. The yenko stinger corvair during the sixties, don yenko, the noted road racer associated with yenko sportscars, inc. The new engine is a supercharged version of gms ls3, the 6. You can now be one of the select few to have one of these new hoods. The last stinger was a 1969 coupe, after which corvair production ceased at willow run, michigan. First yenko did not make a 65 stinger they came out in 66 and he did 100 cars. Aug 02, 2008 1966 chevrolet corvair yenko stinger jay lenos garage duration. View and download ford 2002 taurus owners manual online. I found an interesting insight into the yenko stinger s 1966 racing capabilities on a web site that lists the lap records at virginia international raceway vir.

Operating from 1949 to 1982, the dealership is best known for selling customized sports. The oldest and first original website for yenko stingers. In 67 they did about 25 or so no one knows for sure but he ordered 25 copo cars that is known. Yenko chevrolet was a chevrolet dealership located at 575 west pike street in canonsburg, pennsylvania. I found an interesting insight into the yenko stingers 1966 racing capabilities on a web site that. Since it is only the phase i yenko, it is expected that phase ii and phase iii yenkos are coming which will have a z06sourced ls7 427 in. Even the telluride has a sibling, the hyundai palisade luxury suv.

Description vehicle overviewphoto gallery vehicle imagesother additional informationprint this listing66 chevrolet yenko stinger corvair prototype six cylinder 168ci air cooledmasterpiece classic cars. Bob dunahugh, james rice, rick loving, bill hadley, charlie doerge. Yenko later went on to build the yenko super camaro, yenko deuce, yenko chevelle, yenko super nova, yenko vega stinger and the yenko camaro turbo z among the fastest scca racing cars ever produced. Ford taurussable, 199605 repair manual chilton total car care series manuals chilton on. Total production was approximately 185 cars over 15 years.

Corvair book detail don yenko and the yenko stinger. Check our parts available online or at our shops near you. Focusing on the fourthgeneration camaro and firebird, gmmg created a new generation supercar with durability, reliability and modern. Bob dunahugh, james rice, rick loving, bill hadley, charlie doerge, kasey vandenberg, warren and michael leveque, john gray, pat chrisman, chris shade, and rocco egizio. The yenko stinger was a hot competitor in d production as you can see from reading the tech manual pages. The yenko stingers brought a certain amount of respect to the chevrolet corvairs, but the all of the negative press.

It is for that reason that this stinger is equipped with the instrument cluster of the monza, rather than the 6instrument corsa cluster. Haynes ford repair manuals cover your specific vehicle with easy to follow pictures. The genesis g70 forum is the place to talk about the stinger s little brother. Well get you the repair information you need, every time, or well refund your purchase in full. The yenko stinger tech manual should be of interest to yenko stinger owners specifically and racers generally. It was the moniker selected by don yenko to create a batch of sccalegal road racing corvairs in late 1965. It is still the only americandesigned, massproduced passenger car with a rearmounted. That vehicle name has special meaning to most supercar performance historians. The chevrolet corvair is a compact car manufactured by chevrolet for model years 19601969 in two generations. Yenko stinger ys095 this is a wonderful and rare vintage racing car.

Yenko stinger archives is presented to you by ed cunneen you can contact ed at. Club detail yenko stinger owners registry hemmings motor news. In january of 1966, yenko announced the availability of a stage v version of the stinger, modified to 176 cubic inch displacement and individual ram fuel injection. Repair manual haynes 36075 ford taurus and mercury sable. After hours of body work and a white coat of paint with nassau blue stripes and trim, the car turned out quite respectable. Yenko stinger owners registry maiden, nc a registry of all yenko stinger corvairs. Ford taurussable, 199605 repair manual chilton total car care. In case you are unfamiliar, the first copy printing of this book was released in october 2011.

As a starting point to gage the vegas performance, yenko decided to enter a prototype blue vega into the 24 hours of daytona race, attempting to prove its ability. Charlie doerge wrote a book on the yenko stinger and some of dons escapades in 2011. We just competed this june at the svra indianapolis invitational, where the car place second in class, what a great event. While yenko stingers are basically race cars, the owner of the yenko stinger shown below has paid attention to making the interior very attractive. Supported by jeff moore story of its past and current racing and event plans with svra and cvar. Restored by second owner al huston, who owned it for more than 25 years, it has just a couple hundred miles on a recent rebuild of its engine and transmission. The yenko stinger was tuned by legendary hotrodder don yenko who was looking to beat carroll shelby and his mustangs in sports car club of america races. The yenko stinger was a limited production car based on the corvair which was built for scca sports car racing by a canonsburg, pennsylvania chevrolet dealer named don yenko. Complete coverage for your ford taurus and mercury sable for 1996 thru. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Don yenko and the yenko stinger is one of those labors of love by a dyedinthewool enthusiast. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Rs grille, hidden headlights, opening stinger hood with 427 emblems revealing a 427 yenko engine with holley 4barrel carburetor, detailed engine compartment, black cragar ss wheels, scuffed slicks, traction bars, black wall tires, detailed suspension, opening doors, black interior with center console, opening trunk.

The chevrolet corvair was never recognized as a prominent performance machine but that didnt stop don yenko from wanting to go racing with it. The manual contains numerous operational and racing tips and recommendations such as tire type and size, maintenance, oil types etc. Yenko built 100 corvair stingers to homologate for scca racing. The yenko stinger is a super sports car, which was built in 19651969 by the yenko sports cars, inc.

In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, ford. After a few months of work, these are the results of my efforts. The last stinger was a 1969 coupe, after which corvair production ceased for good at willow run, michigan. Find your 2001 ford taurus owner manual, and warranty here. Created by matt murphy in 1999 to build specially tuned chevrolet highperformance cars that were emissionscompliant, modern versions of the famous dealermodified chevys of the 1960s and early 1970s, gmmg quickly forged an outstanding reputation. The yenko stinger tech manual was a publication for stinger enthusiastowners. Yenko stinger ys095 the automotive archeologists, ltd. Unlimited access to your 2002 ford taurus manual on a yearly basis.

Donald yenko, who first raced on chevrolet corvette, realized in 1965 that he was no longer competitive against the new shelby mustang. Ford all models 20002002 service repair workshop manual on dvd. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. Haynes repair manual for ford explorer 1991 2001 for more details check out.

This 1965 chevrolet corvair yenko stinger is a continuation series car described as a documented, 53kmile, 3owner example thats rustfree and runs great. I used this for a 1999 and 2002 taurus great information and. It does have its share of race track rash and bruises. Some of the most popular models include the f250, escort, focus, taurus. Email list for owners and yenko knowledgeable people. The 100 1966 corsas that received certification were all painted white with blue striping, and were named yenko stinger. In the automobile classes appendix of the scca solo ii rulebook, all years of the corvair and the stage i, ii, and iii versions of the stinger are on the same line of in. During 1959 and 1960, the big three automakers planned to introduce their own compact cars.