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Re: Weird Problem...
#300858 07/20/02 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by Kyle99SE:
[b]No, unfortunately I do not have a tach. Generally at WOT it happens at about 25mph, then i shift to second at it continues to about 30-32mph. then shift to third and itll wind all the way to almost 75mph. I do love the tranny in this car, too bad its a 4cyl. GOD I WANT AN SVT!!!!
first off you really don't want an SVT... a MTX Zetec with a little money can be just as fun laugh I have driven the SVT before it isn't all that great... and with a few mods you'll be able to keep up with the ATX duratecs :p [/b]
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Re: Weird Problem...
#300859 07/20/02 03:54 PM
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That is a possibility..... Or a 'stang which my GF wants me to get....

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Re: Weird Problem...
#300860 07/20/02 04:07 PM
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What kind of mods would you recommend? I know I could get a Superchip. I work at JDM and we specialize in Superchips for Fords. But what else would you recommend? Also, is it possible to change the instrument cluster so that I do have a tach?

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Re: Weird Problem...
#300861 07/20/02 04:40 PM
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Why buy the SVT? I'm looking for a project car, and a I4 Zetec w/ MTX-75 might be my final choice. And there's no need to purchase an SVT when you can find a nice SE Sport V6 with an MTX like mine and turn it into and SVT (performance wise). Pay less for insurance this way as well. I think the Duratec is the way to go if you want real HP & TQ numbers N/A, but if you want to throw on a turbo, go with the Zetec. There are enough proven kits/projects with the turbo Zetec to justify keeping yours.

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Re: Weird Problem...
#300862 07/20/02 06:03 PM
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Pay less for insurance this way as well. I think the Duratec is the way to go if you want real HP & TQ numbers N/A, but if you want to throw on a turbo, go with the Zetec.
Ever hear of Esslinger??? and the ZX2 with a little Zetec and no bottle or turbo or SC running 9's???? I have but I don't know of a duratec doing that.

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Re: Weird Problem...
#300863 07/20/02 06:05 PM
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Originally posted by Kyle99SE:
What kind of mods would you recommend? I know I could get a Superchip. I work at JDM and we specialize in Superchips for Fords. But what else would you recommend? Also, is it possible to change the instrument cluster so that I do have a tach?
intake, exaust, underdrive pulley, superchip or diablo chip, cam gears (need to be dyno tuned), cams. there would be a good start. but if you want to start small I would start with exaust and intake give the car better air flow and it will be alot better off the line.

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dynoed at 114.2whp and 124.4wtq (pre CTA intake)
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