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3l Contour Registry
- Thread starter blu_fuz
- Start date
BAD SVT
Addicted CEG'er
98.5 SVT 165k miles forcefed
2004 3L ford escape 30k miles
2004 3L ford escape 30k miles
CraigTRD
CEG'er
Sa2ah's 3L
Sa2ah's 3L
I see that Sa2ah hasn't updated her info on this registry, so I will for her.
Her nice 02 3L blew up. Loud knocking noise, like really loud knocking noise.
Her new 3L is an '01 with 98,000KMs on it (60,000 miles)
Full 3L swap...we used the stock throttle cables and modified the butterfly throttle thing to make it not so touchy. Cruise cable is hooked up, I haven't tested it yet though. No engine codes right now, but surprisingly, the secondary intake box doesn't actuate...and I can't figure out why it doesn't anymore. It worked on the last 3L engine.
Sa2ah's 3L
I see that Sa2ah hasn't updated her info on this registry, so I will for her.
Her nice 02 3L blew up. Loud knocking noise, like really loud knocking noise.
Her new 3L is an '01 with 98,000KMs on it (60,000 miles)
Full 3L swap...we used the stock throttle cables and modified the butterfly throttle thing to make it not so touchy. Cruise cable is hooked up, I haven't tested it yet though. No engine codes right now, but surprisingly, the secondary intake box doesn't actuate...and I can't figure out why it doesn't anymore. It worked on the last 3L engine.
Ares
Veteran CEG'er
I'll add my 3L to the list.
1998.5 SVT - 48K original miles
2001 Taurus 3.0L - Rebuilt at 6K miles
Clevite main bearings
Clevite rod bearings
New rings
Upgraded oil pan
SVT pick up tube/windage tray
3.0L Heads port matched
SVT Cams
SVT LIM, UIM
Bugzuki plates
MSDS headers, y pipe
Borla cat back exhaust
Optimized throttle body
THM built trans
Shifter bolt mod
Torsen LSD
No more CEL's or leaks. To do list: tune, suspension, rims.
First time starting -------vvvv
1998.5 SVT - 48K original miles
2001 Taurus 3.0L - Rebuilt at 6K miles
Clevite main bearings
Clevite rod bearings
New rings
Upgraded oil pan
SVT pick up tube/windage tray
3.0L Heads port matched
SVT Cams
SVT LIM, UIM
Bugzuki plates
MSDS headers, y pipe
Borla cat back exhaust
Optimized throttle body
THM built trans
Shifter bolt mod
Torsen LSD
No more CEL's or leaks. To do list: tune, suspension, rims.
First time starting -------vvvv
vudusvt
CEG'er
'98.5 E1 SVT ~176,000 miles
'04 Escape motor ~11,000 miles
Port matched with NPG LIM & fuel rail mod
Stock SVT injectors
MSDS headers & Y
2.5", resonated exhaust (Magnaflows)
Stock SVT MAF & TB
'98 MTX-75 ~10 miles (take-off from an E0 SVT at Saleen)
Torsen T2
Upgraded shift forks
Focus shift tower
SPEC stage 3
SVT flywheel
Koni sport kit
TCE brakes (F & R)
BAT rear anti-sway
BradNess RSTB & end links
Since my early production tranny almost certainly had the old input shaft design, I felt that the time and expense involved in finding compatible parts would be too great. Therefore, I didn't switch to the Zetec final drive.
'04 Escape motor ~11,000 miles
Port matched with NPG LIM & fuel rail mod
Stock SVT injectors
MSDS headers & Y
2.5", resonated exhaust (Magnaflows)
Stock SVT MAF & TB
'98 MTX-75 ~10 miles (take-off from an E0 SVT at Saleen)
Torsen T2
Upgraded shift forks
Focus shift tower
SPEC stage 3
SVT flywheel
Koni sport kit
TCE brakes (F & R)
BAT rear anti-sway
BradNess RSTB & end links
Since my early production tranny almost certainly had the old input shaft design, I felt that the time and expense involved in finding compatible parts would be too great. Therefore, I didn't switch to the Zetec final drive.
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KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
well, since it will take itself to the gas station now, i suppose it belongs in here.
Beast:
-1998.5/ 165k
-SE Sport
-Full 02 Sable 3.0/ 27K
-running, but not great
-NPG Base tune, NPG fuel rail adapter, Taurus grey injectors, 3.0 cams, imrc deleted in tune, functioning EGR, 2.5 IAC, SVT air box, K&N drop in, jack leg cold air snorkel, 2.5" single exit axel back w/3" Flowmaster delta-40, 3.0 coil pack, tons of wire loom and even more spray paint.
-99 SVT MTX/ 60K, resurfaced SE flywheel, 10K mile SVT clutch disk (quaife soon).
-Koni springs, stock struts (for now), gunmetal Enkie PK6's, Kumho ecsta AST's, even more spray paint
-MNB/Dark Steel Blue w/Hightowers.
-Pioneer headunit/highs, MA 750w amp, Vibe power X-over w/remote, 2 Memphis 10's, blue LED under dash, white strobes all around.
it's still got a bit of a miss, but all in all I'm happy it runs. only issues were from misinformation I received on "the other site", none of the grinding or modifying was any trouble, and all the stuff from NPG worked just as it should. had a hang up with bill jenkins not shipping a clutch disk in a timely fashion, and just went with a descent used unit from scooba steve on the boards. when I told both bills at team ford I wanted a refund, the result was to rush ship an item I no longer needed to my house, so if anybody needs it, PM me, cause it's for sale
Beast:
-1998.5/ 165k
-SE Sport
-Full 02 Sable 3.0/ 27K
-running, but not great
-NPG Base tune, NPG fuel rail adapter, Taurus grey injectors, 3.0 cams, imrc deleted in tune, functioning EGR, 2.5 IAC, SVT air box, K&N drop in, jack leg cold air snorkel, 2.5" single exit axel back w/3" Flowmaster delta-40, 3.0 coil pack, tons of wire loom and even more spray paint.
-99 SVT MTX/ 60K, resurfaced SE flywheel, 10K mile SVT clutch disk (quaife soon).
-Koni springs, stock struts (for now), gunmetal Enkie PK6's, Kumho ecsta AST's, even more spray paint
-MNB/Dark Steel Blue w/Hightowers.
-Pioneer headunit/highs, MA 750w amp, Vibe power X-over w/remote, 2 Memphis 10's, blue LED under dash, white strobes all around.
it's still got a bit of a miss, but all in all I'm happy it runs. only issues were from misinformation I received on "the other site", none of the grinding or modifying was any trouble, and all the stuff from NPG worked just as it should. had a hang up with bill jenkins not shipping a clutch disk in a timely fashion, and just went with a descent used unit from scooba steve on the boards. when I told both bills at team ford I wanted a refund, the result was to rush ship an item I no longer needed to my house, so if anybody needs it, PM me, cause it's for sale
Bradness
CEG'er
Year of car/miles: 1996 SE with 136,000 miles
Motor: 2001 3L with 30,000 miles from Taurus
Running since Fall 08
Replaced the con rod bearings with Clevite 77's. Used SVT IM and cams with new timing chains. LIM is heavily modified to flow through the secondary plates constantly but is still operable for additional flow when fully open. Heads are gasket matched to LIM. 19 lb injectors. Have an XCAL3 but not tuned yet.
No issues other than a broken exhaust manifold stud done by the wrecker. Used a LH drill to remove it.
Even with a LSD, stiffer lower A arms, and a torque link the car is traction limited in the bottom 2 or 3 gears.
Still running strong and no issues whatsoever (2/2010).
Motor: 2001 3L with 30,000 miles from Taurus
Running since Fall 08
Replaced the con rod bearings with Clevite 77's. Used SVT IM and cams with new timing chains. LIM is heavily modified to flow through the secondary plates constantly but is still operable for additional flow when fully open. Heads are gasket matched to LIM. 19 lb injectors. Have an XCAL3 but not tuned yet.
No issues other than a broken exhaust manifold stud done by the wrecker. Used a LH drill to remove it.
Even with a LSD, stiffer lower A arms, and a torque link the car is traction limited in the bottom 2 or 3 gears.
Still running strong and no issues whatsoever (2/2010).
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Nezerconezer
Hard-core CEG'er
2000 SVT 110,000 miles.
Motor FULL 04 Taurus 3L 16k miles
NPG fuel rail addapter
Headers
EGR deleted
Trans
Torsen LSD
Updated shift forks
Spec 3+ clutch
Motor FULL 04 Taurus 3L 16k miles
NPG fuel rail addapter
Headers
EGR deleted
Trans
Torsen LSD
Updated shift forks
Spec 3+ clutch
JoeM
Veteran CEG'er
Joe M
1998 CSVT (E1) Black 3rd 3L 2nd MTX 75. 162k on car. 80k on Motor Full 3L
1998 CSVT (E1) Black 3rd 3L 2nd MTX 75. 162k on car. 80k on Motor Full 3L
Icefury
Veteran CEG'er
2000 SVT - 49k Original Miles
2003 Mercury Sable 3.0 - 17k on rebuild
Engine: (Hybrid Build)
Kinger PnP 2.5 SVT Heads w/ST220 3L valves
Clevite Rod Bearings
SVT Cams
SVT UIM w/Max Honed Power Flow (Jet Hot coated)
SVT 60mm TB, optimized
SVT Focus 255 lph smart fuel pump
19lbs SVT Fuel Injectors
Escape Oil Pan (improved baffle & drainback)
DMD (Dual Mode Damper) Crank Pulley
Sean Highland Motorsport Headers (long tube), (Jet Hot coated)
Bassani 2.5 cat-back exhaust
Edelbrock muffler (resonator)
High Flow Cat
Oil Filter Relocation kit w/steel braided lines & FL-1Z filter
Oil/Air separator
Arizona Dyno Chip Engine Tune (XGT1)
Transmission: 17K on Full Rebuild
New Syncro's (last revision)
New Shift forks (last revision)
Focus Shift Tower
Torsen T2 Limited Slip Differential
SPEC Stage 1 clutch
SPEC lightened flywheel (11 lbs)
2003 Mercury Sable 3.0 - 17k on rebuild
Engine: (Hybrid Build)
Kinger PnP 2.5 SVT Heads w/ST220 3L valves
Clevite Rod Bearings
SVT Cams
SVT UIM w/Max Honed Power Flow (Jet Hot coated)
SVT 60mm TB, optimized
SVT Focus 255 lph smart fuel pump
19lbs SVT Fuel Injectors
Escape Oil Pan (improved baffle & drainback)
DMD (Dual Mode Damper) Crank Pulley
Sean Highland Motorsport Headers (long tube), (Jet Hot coated)
Bassani 2.5 cat-back exhaust
Edelbrock muffler (resonator)
High Flow Cat
Oil Filter Relocation kit w/steel braided lines & FL-1Z filter
Oil/Air separator
Arizona Dyno Chip Engine Tune (XGT1)
Transmission: 17K on Full Rebuild
New Syncro's (last revision)
New Shift forks (last revision)
Focus Shift Tower
Torsen T2 Limited Slip Differential
SPEC Stage 1 clutch
SPEC lightened flywheel (11 lbs)
1998 (6/25/97 build date) 108k miles
-svt silver frost
-3L 2000/2001 Taurus unknown miles, not belived to be tuned(using 2.5 cpu/map)
-running good, but low power untill 4k rpm
-swap done by original owner, guy I bought it from knew nothing about the car.
-svt silver frost
-3L 2000/2001 Taurus unknown miles, not belived to be tuned(using 2.5 cpu/map)
-running good, but low power untill 4k rpm
-swap done by original owner, guy I bought it from knew nothing about the car.
Icefury
Veteran CEG'er
Hey Joe, your falling behind on updating the master list!
(This message has been approved by Captain Obvious)
(This message has been approved by Captain Obvious)
blu_fuz
New Member Classroom vulture
I was hoping people would quote the OP and fill in the info the way I have formatted and then add the extra stuff they would want people to know...... now it is all over the place .
Updated 1st post.
.Updated 1st post.
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
haha, I blew that engine before it got into the OP
I'll be an 04 taurus with 50K by saturday
I'll be an 04 taurus with 50K by saturday
contourspd98
Veteran CEG'er
I made the List! Woo Hoo!!!!
-1998 CSVT w/ 88k
-04 Taurus w/61k
-Portmatched 3L with 3L Cams
--MSDS Headers and y-pipe, Res. Delete, Optimized TB
http://contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=45264
One connector held me up for days. Make sure to check the 3 main harness connector(even if you didnt unplug them)
-1998 CSVT w/ 88k
-04 Taurus w/61k
-Portmatched 3L with 3L Cams
--MSDS Headers and y-pipe, Res. Delete, Optimized TB
http://contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=45264
One connector held me up for days. Make sure to check the 3 main harness connector(even if you didnt unplug them)
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
3?
thought it was just the pcm and the bulkhead?
thought it was just the pcm and the bulkhead?
contourspd98
Veteran CEG'er
The three that are on the rear valve cover, pass. side.