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blu_fuz

New Member Classroom vulture
Joined
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Location
Waupun, WI
Post:
-year of car/miles
-svt/non-svt
-3L year/miles
-running/not-running
-any info regarding your swap. IE, link to your build thread, or misc. notes added. Troubles and tips are appreciated.

Lets just get a list going here.
No discussion please :D

So here is a compiled list so far (feel free to add to or correct as needed):

Name - Car @ mileage - engine w/ mileage - date complete

blu_fuz - 1995 SE @ 212K - 2005 Taurus 3L w/ 18K - 9-15-08
SVT1480 - 2000 SVT @ 126K - 2002 Sable 3L w/16k
BrApple - 1999 SE @ 95K - 2004 3L w/17K
LilCE - 1998.5 SVT @ 124K - 2005 Taurus 3L w/44K
SVT Snob - 1998.5 SVT @ 206Kkm - 2003 Escape 3L
SVT Snob - 1998.5 SVT @ 200Kkm - 2004 Taurus 3L w/20K
98ContourSVT - 1998 SVT @ 184K - 2001 Escape 3L w/80K
KyleQ - 2000 SVT @ 125K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/37K
Marky - 1998 SVT @ 81K - 2002 3L w/20K
Black98CSVT - 1998 SVT - 2005 Escape 3L
Black98CSVT - 1998 SVT - 2001 Taurus 3L w/10K
TX00SVT - 2000 SVT @ 56K - 2001 Taurus 3L
elraido - 1999 SVT @ - 2004 Sable 3L w/20K
ryanblackSVT - 2000 SVT @ 81K - Taurus 3L w/6K
juspifool - 1998 SVT @ 68K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/5K
Bugzuki - 1998 SVT @ 118K - 2003 Sable 3L w/3K - 3/07
kscontourkid - 1999 SE Sport @ 140K - 1998 3L hybrid - 11/07
PurpleMystique - 1999 SVT @ 83K - 2001 Taurus 3L w/60K
BlackCoog - 1999 SVT - 2002 Sable 3L w/30K
DemonSVT - 2000 SVT - 2002 3L - #1
wontgrowup - 2000 SVT @ 80K - 2005 Taurus 3L w/1.5K
95Mike - 2000 SVT @ 88K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/24K
SVT Loki - 1998 SVT @ 176K - 2005 Sable 3L w/23K
Frosty - 1998 SVT @ 114K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/5K
Fairlayin - 1999 SVT @ 300Kkm - 2004 Taurus 3L
ctmystique - 1998 Mystique - 3L
ctmystique - 1998 SVT - Taurus 3L
Wien_Sean - 1998 SVT @ 156K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/56K
TRicker - 1998 SVT @ 180K - 2004 Sable 3L w/10K
mosh - 1995 SE @ 147K - 2004 Taurus 3L
turbo_fox - 1998 SVT @ 97K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/7K
Sa2ah - 1998 SVT - 2001 3L w/60K
svttour - 1999 SVT @ 80K - 2003 3L
svttour - 1998 SVT @ 86K - 2003 3L
svt_fomoco - 1999 SVT @ 131K - 2001 Taurus 3L w/55K
PurdySVT - 2000 SVT @ 131K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/46K
aircougar - 1998.5 SVT @ 110K - 2004 Sable 3L w/34K
Broken Contour - 1998.5 SVT @ 128K - 3L w/8k
bagged - 2000 SVT @ 27K - 2005 3L w/6K
BAD SVT - 1998.5 SVT @ 165K - 2004 Escape 3L w/30K
04marauder - 1998.5 SVT @ 48K - 2001 Taurus 3L w/6K
vudusvt - 1998.5 SVT @ 176K - 2004 Escape 3L w/11K
KAOS_2.5M - 1998.5 SE @ 165K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/50K
Bradness - 1996 SE @ 136K - 2001 Taurus 3L w/30K
Nezerconezer - 2000 SVT @ 110K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/16K
JoeM - 1998.5 SVT @ 162K - 2004 3L w/80K
Icefury - 2000 SVT @ 49K - 2003 Sable 3L w/17K
naujcdl - 1998 SVT @ 119K - 2004 Escape 3L w/5K
GT2SVT - 1998 SVT @ 154K - 2002 Taurus 3L w/36K
Morbius - 1998 SVT @ 108K - 2001 Taurus 3L
icysvt - 1998 SVT @ 72K - 2004 Sable 3L w/15K
contourspd98 - 1998 SVT @ 88k - 2004 Taurus 3L w/61K
281Thunder - 1998 SVT @ 153K - 2001 Sable 3L w/70K - 6-15-2009
Beans - 1998 SVT @ 117K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/30K
dukeofsho - 2000 SVT @ 69K - Taurus 3L w/5K
rexxdoggy - 1999 SVT @ 155K - 2005 3L w/9K - 7-24-2009
GRODsvt - 2004 3L w/70K - 7-25-2009
Kevin1989 - 1998 SVT @ 101K - 2007 Escape 3L w/30K
PHilly - 1999 SVT @ 116K - 2004 3L w/9K
svt4stv - 1999 SVT @ 28K - 2001 Taurus 3L w/21K
urbansledder - 1999 SVT @ 96K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/38K
Avenger - 1998 SVT @ 134K - 2005 Escape 3L w/13K
Brokendown - 1998 SVT @ 181K - 2005 Taurus 3L w/75K
Roz 1999 SVT-C - 1999 SVT @ 312K - 2001 Escape 3L w/500 miles (Escape 3L died again at 212K)
Andyj00svt - 2000 SVT @ 137K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/29K
98silsvt - 1998 SVT @ ?K - 2006 Escape 3L w/15K
99 svt - 1999 SVT @ 54M - 3L w/6,000M
99 svt - 1999 SVT @ 126M - 2005 3L w/40,000M
tigerbalm - 1998 SVT @ 183K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/28K - 2-24-10
pre98zetec - 1998 SVT @ 132K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/38K - 3-4-10
striker2 - 2000 SVT @ 110K - 2004 Taurus 3L rebuilt w/0K - 3-3-10
blu_fuz - 1999 SVT @ 80K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/39K - 5-13-10
icefreak85 - 1999 SVT @ 139K - 2006 Mariner 3L w/15K - 3-9-10
CSVT1339 - 1998 SVT @ 154K - 2005 Taurus 3L w/44K - 3-19-10
SVT Doood - 2000 SVT @ 113K - 2006 Taurus 3L w/40K - 3-20-10
SinisterSVT - 1998.5 SVT @ 101K - 2007 Escape 3L w/30K - 3-20-10
5559 - 1998.5 SVT @ 179K - 2001 Taurus 3L w/35K - 3-29-10
bigbluefan - 1999 SVT @ 126K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/50K - 4-6-10
CKtour98 - 1998.5 SVT @ 243K - 2005 Taurus 3L w/10K - 4-6-10
Caprio23 - 1998 SVT @ 110K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/12K - 4-10-10
CG'SVT99 - 1999 SVT @ 142K - 2005 Taurus 3L w/10K - 4-16-10
akaschneider - 1998 SVT @ 178K - 2004 Sable 3L w/34K - 4-21-10
nasty1 - 1999 SVT @ 140K - 2006 Escape 3L w/25K - 6-3-10
djay - 1998 SVT @ 112K - 2005 Sable 3L w/63K - 6-29-10
Mac - 2000 SVT @ 148K - 2006 Escape 3L w/38K - 9-13-10
bgrogan01 - 1998 SVT @ 244K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/60K - 10-10-10
striker2 - 1998 SVT @ 162K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/29K - 10-7-10
kevsilversvt - 1998 SVT @ 124K - 1998 Sable 3L w/0K - 5-24-10
silver rocket - 1998.5 SVT @ 180K - 1997 Taurus 3L w/60K - 11-15-10 purchased
alwayssideways - 1998 SVT @ 143K - 2004 Sable 3L w/32K - 11-15-10
RFcsvt - 1998.5 SVT @ 124K - 2006 Escape 3L w/50K - 1-5-11
gomach1 - 2000 SVT @ 121K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/33K - 1-5-11
MurkyRiversSVT - 1999 SVT @ 131K - 2004 Sable 3L w/73K - 1-7-11
Klasky24 - 2000 SVT @ 91K - 2004 Taurus 3L w/45K - 3-22-11
 
Ported 3L w/ built trans

~1995 SE Contour V6 MTX
~212,000 miles on stock motor
~18,000 miles on 2005 3L Taurus motor
~'95 LIM, fuel rail, 17# injectors (current)

190 HP
193 TQ


Install was straight forward, no problems starting and car is running awesome.

The '98 SVT LIM, fuel rail, and orange 19# injectors will be added soon with the tuning.

Here is my build thread:
http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=31579

 
- 1999 Contour 2.5L, mtx, 95k at time of swap
- non-SVT
- 2004 3L, 17k miles
- Ported 3L, SVT Intake and optimized tb, Cams, MSDS Headers, 19# injectors, optimized y-pipe, Trubendz high flow 2.5" cat, Trubendz SS 2.5" Resonated Borla Exhaust
- now running with NPG Turbo Kit
- build thread

Build notes:

Did the install over three days with aircougar, taking out time. swap went very well. one problem was we over tightened and broke one of the bolts for the water cross over tube in the head. when filing it down to re-drill and tap we got into the head alittle. cause it to leak when we started the car. but using the thicker taurus o-ring and waterpump sealer it was taken care of. I also had problems with the upper radiator hose. Mine was folded over at some point which lead to it failing adbrutly, it got coolant everywhere. replaced with a used hose and that one split also but didn't leak as bad. I believe the next one has held up so far, but have the samco hose to replace it with.

notes on the turbo install are many and long so I will not get into that here. its all in the linked build thread above.
 
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1998.5 Contour SVT
~124,000 miles on body (actual motor unknown)
Port-matched, 3L block, 3L heads, SVT cams, SVT UIM, SVT TB
~44,000 miles on 2005 3L Taurus motor

Install was straight forward for the most part, minus some part issues:blackeye: Car is running good without a tune, but will get as soon as I can. Car tends to pulse/surge under light throttle or coasting. It may be due to plugs or wires. The car was also extremely raspy with headers, no resonator, high flow cat, stock pipes, and mufflers. I don't recommend this setup for anyone. I placed a magnaflow muffler in the resonator spot and it made it much more livable. 2.5" pipes with straight pipes instead of mufflers maybe next.

Here is my build thread:
http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=32898
Motor
-2005 Taurus 3L DOHC (44,000 miles)
-bugzuki plates
-ported heads
-keep original secondaries
-2.5 pan/gasket and pickup tube
-SVT UIM
-MSDS headers & optimized Y pipe
-DMD
-2.5 valve and timing covers
-bunch of new gaskets and belts


BRAKES/SUSPENSION
-New ball joints

EXHAUST

Magnaflow muffler in resonator location.

I maybe forgetting some things
{J}
 
Current:
1998.5 SVT
236,853KM (206,xxx when motor blew)
2003 Escape 3L, 3L UIM/LIM with SVT Cams, no secondaries, 42lb injectors, Weapon R Headers and Y-Pipe, CTA Exhaust (2.5inch that splits into dual 2.25inch pipes) with magnaflow resonator.
Swap went well and I love having a 3L. I have put 30,000km on this motor so far.

Last SVT
1998.5 SVT
200,000KM (When motor went)
2004 3L Taurus with 20k miles on it. Full 3L with 3L cams (best swap ihmo) with 42lb injectors, no secondaries, MSDS Headers and Y-Pipe, 2.5inch piping with stock resonator and one muffler in centre of car (sounded like a beast outta hell)
*Sold vehicle one month after swap was completed because I wanted a black SVT instead of my silver one!*

Aaron
 
1998 Contour SVT
184,443 miles on original engine and body
2001 Ford Escape 3L w/80,xxx miles
Full 3L
To be finished running the week of 9/29/08 - 10/4/08.

Link to thread:
http://contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=36492

Build is going slow but nearing completion. As stated in my thread, shift cables have presented a problem, but nothing too major. The only reason my build is taking so long is due to money issues and parts being back ordered.

Apologies if I forgot anything.
 
2000 Contour SVT
~125,500 miles on body
Full 3L
~37,000 miles on 2004 3L Taurus motor

Car was purchased from Blackcoog.

MAF Adapter & K&N
MSDS Extreme Coated Headers
WeaponR Y-Pipe
Stock from the y-pipe back - sounds nice. Probably going to get a test pipe and a new resonator before tuning.
Pound on daily and average around 22MPG untuned with an A/F off the chart rich.
 
1998, 81,8XX
SVT
2002 3L, approx 20K miles
Running
Ported 3L
Torsen, new forks, shift tower
Tru-Bendz-Magnaflow
SHO Y-pipe
There were no problems ... Thanks to Blackcoog!
 
Post:
-year of car/miles
-svt/non-svt
-3L year/miles
-running/not-running
-any info regarding your swap. IE, link to your build thread, or misc. notes added. Troubles and tips are appreciated.

Lets just get a list going here like they do on NECO for the cougar.
No discussion please :D

Someone want to sticky this?

-98 / 194k on the body
-silver svt
-05 escape/unknown miles
-running
-bought it this way :)

-98 / 123k on the body
-black svt
-01 taurus / 10k miles
-not running :laugh:
-powdercoated and lookin nice thanks to blu_fuz
 
-2000 Contour SVT, 56,000 at time of swap, 106,000 currently
-2001 Taurus 3L
-Running
-Originally owned by Y2KSVT
-Hybrid swap with full SVT top end- heads, cams, UIM, LIM, secondaries, etc.
-Opt'd 65mm TB, DMD, CTA Pipe, NPG Intake, K&N 9" cone, 42# Terminator "Blue Devil" injectors, MSDS SS Headers, SHO-Shop/BAT Y-pipe, Bassani cat-back with Magnaflow res., Quaife, XCAL2 with multiple tunes.
-~210WHP/206WTQ at 11.2 AFR
 
The Pudmobile: (listed from his sale)
1999 SVT
107K miles on body
Engine / Exhaust
-------------------------

* 2004 Sable 3 liter 20k miles
* 04 3 liter cams,
* 04 3 liter intake manifold
* 04 valve covers - professionally powder coated silvervein. Built in PCV on the back cover.
* 04 throttle body w/ integrated IAC, Taurus cable bracket. Integrated IAC cleans up the engine bay a LOT. The draw back is that the car does not currently have cruise control and the car is WOT at half pedal travel. I prefer it this way as the throttle response is amazing. This can be 'fixed' by shortening the length on the bracket, a quick cut and weld job I have not had a chance to do yet.
* 04 Taurus fuel rail - BIG fuel rail
* Nautilus fuel block
* The whole motor has been painted with Goodson paint, its good to SUSTAINED temps of 1500 degrees and helps dissipate heat.
* Oil Galley has been tapped and plugged for an oil return from a super or turbo charger (also for an oil accumulator if you wish).
* DMD
* Newest escape oil pan, no later revisions then this one!
* BAT inlet pipe,
* KKM MAF adaptor
* K&N filter
* Stock SVT MAF - painted with goodson paint
* MSDS Coated Headers
* Sho shop Catless Y-pipe
* Car is currently running on the old tune. The lower 02's have been turned off, and the car runs at 11:1 - 12.5:1 at WOT, there is some power left. It does have throttle hang that will need to be tuned out (all of these things can be done by any tuner worth his salt)
* NO EGR! - no exhaust gas to dirty up the intake. no hot recirc pipe to burn wires. cut out half of the vacuum lines when removing this. It will need to be turned off in the tune (see above)
* 2.5" Trubendz Magnaflow exhaust - needs to be fitted. I put it on as best as I could in my garage. It should not cost much for a shop to get it fitting pretty.
* 19# svt injectors. probably near the end of their range, i would guesstimate at about 85-90% duty cycle at WOT. I would recommend a set of 24 or 32# injectors (oval port spray pattern)
* Magnacore wires
* Oil pressure and temp
* LC1 wideband

Suspension and Braking
------------------------------------

* D2 performance coilovers Less than 6k miles on this set up, new mounts were done on initial install.
* Focus SVT front brakes.
* stock svt rear brakes
* stock sway bars
* new endlinks all around, new rear roll bar bushings
* HPP rear strut bar
* Stainless steel front and rear brake lines

Driveline
--------------

* Torsen LSD
* refreshed transnew bearings and snap rings, shifts like butter!
* B&M short throw w/ redline shift boot
* FSVT 5 spokes
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-2000 csvt
-81,000 miles on body
-6,200 miles on motor
-unknown year 3l taurus
-running AWSOME with turbo
-swap-ask stazi,lol
 
-1998 SVT - 68,626 at the time of the swap - 70,0013 now.
-2004 Taurus 3L w/ 5k on it
-running great
-Headers, NPG LIM mod, NPG Return fuel mod, NPG Tune, optimized 65mm TB, SVT Cams, SVT UIM, DMD, Brullen Catback, GMK Intake, optimized y-pipe
 
1998 CSVT #720 Currently 131000 miles. 3L swap completed at around 118000 miles in early 2007.
2003 Sable 3L with 3000 miles
SVT intake, and Cams
Escape oil pan
Torsen Diff
Contour Page

I took a couple months on the install. The engine failed in the summer, and it took me a couple months to collect all of the parts. Then, I started working on the Bugzuki Plate idea, and kept messing with the ports. It was also winter and I was working outside.

Started and ran great the first time, but now, I am suffering from the before mentioned poor gas mileage. I need to get it tuned.

Pulls hard and is a lot of fun, when I can afford the gas.:cool:
 
99 Contour SE Sport MTX
140K on original body and engine

1998 3L
True Hybrid
98 3L block and 98 2.5L SE heads with 3L valves
3L Aluminum LIM/UIM, SVT Cams, no cats, no secondaries
completely rebuilt engine by me
Reborn on 11/20/07
 
-'99 SVT Contour
-83,000 miles on body and 2.5 when it spun a bearing

-'01 Taurus 3.0 with 60K on it
-MSDS headers and y-pipe
-eBay intake tube with K&N filter, optimized throttle body
-NPG fuel block and tune
-SVT catback with Magnaflow 10435 resonator
-Dyno'd at 193hp/194tq, dyno plots: here
-Quaife installed at same time
-Best quarter mile: 14.6@94, slips are here

Build thread: here

Exhaust sound: here

IMG_2493.jpg
 
I've gone through about 30+ 3L SVT builds but my current daily driver is:

1999 Silver SVT Contour 94k on body
-2002 Sable 3.0L with 30k miles
-SVT intakes
-SVT cams
-Bat intake pipe and custom cold air intake with K&N filter in fender area
-Weapon R Headers (Wrapped and sprayed with high temp paint)
-Sho Shop y pipe
-Borla dual exhaust

My 3L cougar is in the sig.
 
lol i went over to chris's house and he had three 3L motors on the garage floor, the cougar in the "shed", a 3L silver cougar in the yard, his brothers silver 3L was there, and another 3L being built in the garage. silver fetish much?
 
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