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Is it possible to get the Ford dealer to replace my 2.5L with the 3.0L prepped short block and warranty the work??? I guess my question is, can you tell the difference from the 2.5L block and the shoshop 3.0L block??? What's up with the 2001 3.0L block??? Is it a straight drop in replacement in other words no prepping??? Does anyone know the deliver time of the shoshop prepped block???
Also, has anyone else had their engine replaced at the dealer??? Do they just replace the block??? How much did it cost??? I'm at a cross roads with my car and really need to figure out what to do with it. I don't want to replace the engine with another 2.5L so any suggestions as to getting the 3.0L would greatly be appreciated.
I have searched the archives exsensively. That's why I have these questions.
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Nobody will ever confuse a 3.0 block with a 2.5L. The pistons are 20% bigger (the 3.0 is simply bored larger than 2.5; stroke is the same). The block is clearly marked/cast with 3.0 markings. I don't know if a Ford dealer would actually go for doing the work, since they aren't a "Ford approved" assembly.
SHO Shop had my block on a truck two weeks after I placed my order. Of course, it took another week to go from West Coast to East Coast. Gaskets, head bolts came later.
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Most dealers dont have 'engine build' tecs to do the job,they may farm it out to a speed or performance builder.If you find a dealer that will do the conversion you will be very fortunate.Good Luck,
V6 MTX
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'Its only nuts & bolts!'
'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....!
Haines Motor Sports Inc,
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SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'...
Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk
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would performance shops know how to do every thing that is neccessary if you didnt have the prepped block anyone know? and all the other stuff you gotsa switch?
Tom
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Not far from Livonia to Rockford Mi....sorry ! 
V6 MTX
'Don't p**s up my back then tell me it's raining!!!"
'Its only nuts & bolts!'
'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....!
Haines Motor Sports Inc,
Dealer for 'Quaife America' & 'Autotech Sport Tuning'
SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'...
Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk
..don't talk about it DO IT !!!
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LOL Terry!
I think he might be saying there's a great little shop that could handle it nearby. Might even know a thing or two about Contours... Might even have the word "Haines" in the name of it. :p
Brad Noon '99 SE MTX 3 point oh my God H.O. 179HP/178TQ BNMotorsports Floormats, powder coating, TB optimizing, Gutted cats, etc BNMotorsports is now the preferred distributor of Contour/SVT/Mystique Indiglo style gauges!!!bnmotorsports@msn.com
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bnoon:
I think he might be saying there's a great little shop that could handle it nearby. Might even know a thing or two about Contours... Might even have the word "Haines" in the name of it. Haines runs a shop of his own? In Rockford? That isn't too far from here... I might consider dropping by once I have my 3L block on-hand... maybe he (they?) could even do the prep work for me.  I've been considering doing it myself (since there's nobody around here that I can trust :)), but if I can have it done by a professional, I'd be all for it. .RMk..
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In an old post the SW/SE Michigan guys had a BBQ here,with pics of the shop.
V6 MTX
'Don't p**s up my back then tell me it's raining!!!"
'Its only nuts & bolts!'
'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....!
Haines Motor Sports Inc,
Dealer for 'Quaife America' & 'Autotech Sport Tuning'
SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'...
Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk
..don't talk about it DO IT !!!
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And what a beautiful house it was!
SVT with CE light mod and a camera mount. Naughty Pictures Why yes it is true, I am on my third engine.
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I am in grand rapids area as well and i want a possible 3.0 in my tour if not a beefed up 2.5 any ideas. I like the fact the guy that could maybe do it terry because if he can it's about 20 min from my house. LEMME know terry if your out there or if you ever been to rogers plaza on 28th street i am sure you have seen that infamous hated ricer contour. well the yellow is all gone now and i am looking for performance let me know if you would ever wanna help.
1995 gl V-6
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dyed interior painted dash.
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