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Hello everone. I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Matt. My username is martinarcher because I shoot archery with a Martin bow.  It has been a hobby of mine for several years. I used to compete at the state level with some sucess.
I am joining the forum after buying a black 2000 E1 SVT in Michigan two weeks ago. It has 67,000 on the clock and run great. So far I absolutely love it. I have always thought the SVT Contours were great looking, quick cars. I decided it was time to finally get one.
After I got the car, I browsed this forum upon finding it on the web. I thought it looked rather nice. After browsing it, I have found several well written how-to's including the fog light/parking light conversion that I did this afternoon. Other than that, I have only done two small mods to the car. I installed my Alpine deck and also a short ram intake. I am a car fanatic, I imagine this car will me an addiction like my other one.
My Escort is my other car. It is a 1995 Escort LX. I swapped the stock motor out for a 2.0 SPI motor out of a later escort. I also turbocharged it with a DSM T25 from a 98' Eclipse GSX. The manifold is a custom JGS manifold. It has Greddy management and boost control. Also a Spearco FMIC and a Greddy Type-S BOV. It is a quick and fun little car. Feel free to check it out...
95' Turbocharged Escort
Well, I look forward to lots of fun with my SVT and meeting those on the board.
~Matt
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Welcome. Remember, engine oil half quart above max and coolant half inch above max. To download an owners' manual, www.fleet.ford.com. To get parts at a discount, out go-to-guy Bill Jenkins, www.teamfordparts.com
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first."
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Wilkommen , Matt  . Enjoy that CSVT !
~~~~~~~ Phil 
Black & Tan 2000 SVT Contour #2137 of 2150
35,000 miles & counting !
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Welcome to CEG! That is a unique turbo Escort. How much power do you get on the dyno?
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Welcome Matt! Make sure to stop by the NorthEast forums to say hi. We get together every now and then and would love to have you join us. Enjoy your new ride.
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Welcome to CEG from a SRU alum. Lots of great info here, you'll love it.
Scott
Scott
Mabe I WILL be Phil.
1999 Contour SVT, Tropic Green
BAT kit, K&N RU-3530+MAF, Magnecore 8.5mm, some audio goodies, Hightowers, Knauberized, tatoo by Parkedcar.
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Thanks everyone!
Originally posted by Tony2005:
Welcome. Remember, engine oil half quart above max and coolant half inch above max. To download an owners' manual, www.fleet.ford.com. To get parts at a discount, out go-to-guy Bill Jenkins, www.teamfordparts.com
I know that the extra half quart of oil is for the oil starvation issues during hard right turns with the Duratec, but what is the 1/2" of extra coolant for?
Originally posted by FavoriteMystaque:
Welcome to CEG! That is a unique turbo Escort. How much power do you get on the dyno?
Thanks. I have never has it dynoed, but I would guess anywhere from 160-180 whp. If I could get the timing issues straightened out I could probably get 200hp with 10-12 psi. Right now I can only push 5psi before I deto.
Originally posted by LUCA:
Welcome Matt!
Make sure to stop by the NorthEast forums to say hi. We get together every now and then and would love to have you join us.
Enjoy your new ride.
Cool, will do. I would love to join you guys. Let me know when there is something going on. If I'm not busy I would be in. Thanks.
Originally posted by getsum111 :
Welcome to CEG from a SRU alum. Lots of great info here, you'll love it.
Scott
Sweet - that's where I graduated. Actually, I just graduated in May with a Computer Science degree. I am now working as a Software Engineer for a local manufacturing company. When did you graduate?
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The coolant overfill (done when cold!) is for a finnicky "low coolant" light that tends to come on (especially on cold startup) even if AT the full mark..
Welcome.
Ray
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In a constant state of blow-off euphoria.
Originally posted by Kremitthefrog:
I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.
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Originally posted by getsum111 :
Welcome to CEG from a SRU alum. Lots of great info here, you'll love it.
Scott
Sweet - that's where I graduated. Actually, I just graduated in May with a Computer Science degree. I am now working as a Software Engineer for a local manufacturing company. When did you graduate?
Dec. of 1994. B.S. in Education/ Secondary Mathematics. Seems like a long time ago. Congrats on the 'Tour.
Scott
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1999 Contour SVT, Tropic Green
BAT kit, K&N RU-3530+MAF, Magnecore 8.5mm, some audio goodies, Hightowers, Knauberized, tatoo by Parkedcar.
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"Do what you like, Because you have to drive it!"-Me
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