3.0 question

[DanMystique]

Will the 3.0 liter block fit on a 96 ATX

 

[Big Jim]

If it is a V6 ATX, yes it will. If you intend to use the car hard, it may not be a good idea though, as the ATX isn't all that strong.

 

[DanMystique]

Yea its a V-6 so what kind of mods would someone have to do to convert from 2.5 to 3.0

 

[DyComet]

Ok you've got a lot of searching to do...In a nutshell...Buy a 2001+ Taurus/Sable motor. Either a) port the heads and swap over 2.5 intakes or b) keep the 3L intakes and fab up some vacuum lines and replace some stuff then drop it back in. Search the old forums. A lot of info there.

 

[DanMystique]

How much of a power gain have you got from a 3L swap

 

[Big Jim]

You have a 20% increase in displacement. That should give you a good idea.

 

[Number47]

which engine controller gets used 2.5 or 3.0??

 

[Big Jim]

Use the one that came with the car, but it will need a tune.

 

[Number47]

the controller from my SVT or the one from the donor car??

 

[96BlackSE]

svt

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[Big Jim]

The SVT controller will not control the ATX. You need the one that came with the car that the trans is from and then you will need a tune to optimize the engine performance.

 

[96BlackSE]

isn't he swapping in the 00 svt????

 

[Big Jim]

Unless I read it wrong, he is putting it into a 96.

 

[Reebs]

2 different people posting questions... so your both right!