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i dont know that much about engines - ive heard that the duratech is not a drag racing engine, what makes it that way? i.e. what are the attributes of a drag racing engine that the duratech does not have? just looking for general info, so i can learn more about this stuff.
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i think the main thing that makes the contour not a drag racing car is the mtx-75 because its so fragile and also the car is fwd.
Jim Hahn
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I have never heard that the DURATEC is not a drag racing engine..
I have, however, heard Terry Haines say "The MTX-75 is not a drag racing transmission".
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ahhh, now that makes more sense - that would be because of longer gears ratios, right?
96 Contour SE, MTX
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Originally posted by Eli:
ahhh, now that makes more sense - that would be because of longer gears ratios, right? Well, the 75 is not exactly what I would consider a "strong" transmission. It is pretty weak, and doesn't take much abuse.
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Originally posted by Eli:
ahhh, now that makes more sense - that would be because of longer gears ratios, right? No. Actually that makes it a much better transmission. "Close Ratio" It's the fragile stock spider gears that are the big weakness.
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and the fact that we're front wheel drive
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Originally posted by Stinger00:
and the fact that we're front wheel drive
-jason uhm... so? agreed, there may be BETTER RWD dragsters, but to "blanket" the fact that FWD can't be good at it isn't right..
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Kind of off topic, but how much would stronger gears cost...
Or would I need a new transmission.
I'm a high school student with little to no money. I have a 98 Contour SE w/ 2.5L 24v V6 w/ 100k miles. I'd like to make some cheap performance upgrades <$1000 or so. I only spent 4k on the car. Mainly, I HATE Honda Civics and I want to blow them away. I usually can anyways! Any suggestions please e-mail me. devonb_37@hotmail.com
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Originally posted by RandallRaines:
Kind of off topic, but how much would stronger gears cost...
Or would I need a new transmission. i think the bulldog box is the way to go...terry haines can build ya one.
Jim Hahn
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