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Duratec Performance is just that - what modifications can be done to the 2.5 Duratec to increase performance.
3.0 Duratec engine forum
Forced Induction forums (Turbo, supercharger and Nitrous)
The Contour is not a 1/4 mile car. All motor 13s is very difficult and beyond most people's budget/knowledge/expertise.
V8 / RWD / AWD: Yes, it can be done - if you have enough money.
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"What should I do first?" /
"What should I do next?"
Answer:
FAQ: "First" / "Common" mods
FAQ: Misconceptions / debated subjects, snake oil
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=Exhaust=
"V8/Mustang sound!"
No cat-back or custom exhaust will give you that sound. It's a V6. There are many nice sounding exhausts available.
The SVT exhaust is a single 2.25â? to two 2â? pipes.
The SVT resonator is the most restrictive part of the exhaust. A popular modification is to replace the stock SVT resonator with a straight through glasspack or resonator. A popular one is the Magnaflow 10435.
=Injectors=
19lb injectors will support 225-240 FWHP (standard on SVTs), which is sufficient for most 2.5s.
=SVT UIMs=
Terry Haines confirmed that the UIMs from all model year SVTs are indeed the same. Ford changed the part #s because...who knows.
The 5 extra horsepower is a result of:
- later heads being ported, early not
- later heads have a revised/added intake port hone
- .25 compression ratio increase in later years
Rick Miller from Extrude Hone also confirmed that the UIMs from all model year SVTs are the same.
=Non-SVT Duratec Performance=
- One of the most popular exhaust modifications for non-SVTs is to bolt on the SVT exhaust. The only modification needed would be to add a hanger.
- SVT Lower Intake Manifold (LIM)
- SVT Upper Intake Manifold (UIM)
- SVT Throttle Body (TB)
=Differences 2.5L SVT vs. 2.5L non-SVT=
As posted by CEGer my csvt
SVT vs SE differences discussion
SVT specific features, 6th post
This is lifted from the 99 model year owners guide supplement:
-larger front brakes, 10.94" vented front rotors
-bosch 4 channel, 4 sensor antilock braking system
-enhanced suspension, 19 mm front stabilizer and 18 mm rear stabilzer
-unique front and rear bumper covers
-round foglamps
-unique mesh grills
-unique rear valance panel, rocker sill extentions, mesh grill and stainless muffler tips
-unique wheels
-special seats front and rear with extra bolstering
-unique texture door trim inserts
-svt gauges
Engine:
-hp=195 for 98 and 200 @6700rpm for 99/00
-torque=167 lb/ft @5625
-redline=6750 soft and 7000 hard
-10.0:1 compression ratio, increased in 2k to i don't remember what
-throttle body=60mm
-70 mm mass air sensor
-large conical airfilter
-heavy duty radiator
-extrude honed uim and heads
-32 mm lim
-special cams and pistons
-18 lbs flywheel
-19 lbs/hr fuel injectors
-block mounted water to oil oil cooler
-quasi dual exhaust
-special clutch
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