Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications General Mods Variable timing on mazda's "6"

OK, I'm not even going PRETEND to know how variable timeing works- but I DO know that it is good for a fistful of extra ponies, right?

I read somewhere (here, I think) that Mazda's "Mondeo" will sport a 3.0L Duratec V6- same as the Escape and Tribute, except it'll be equipped, ironically enough, with "SV-T" (ford's version of VTEC, i guess) . Good for about 20 extra ponies IIRC.

Sorry so long winded, but can this be applied to our cars when doing a 3L swap?

Maybe a better question would be: What extra steps need to be taken to equip 3L Contours with "SV-T". Cool, you could then have an SVT SV-T.

TIA

I can't get into details on the 3.0L in the Mazda 6 since it isn't on sale yet, but I can suggest that you not get too excited just yet. There are a substantial number of non-trivial differences in this engine's control system. I doubt that you'll be able to take much off this engine for a 3.0L mod'd Contour.

The problem with it is that most Vairable Valve Timing Systems are controlled by PCM. So our car would need either a software upgrade or a PCM swap...try explaing that to a Ford Dealership.

Oh Come on DiodeBoy you know you want to...