Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Performance SVT SC Upgrades

whenever someone mentions an Underdrive pulley for the Duratech, Judge goes into this wierd rage thing that lasts for hours and he continually screams "NO UDP's, they are evil, they will steal your children in the night" or something like that, I forget.

Actually the udp will probably work with the supercharger but it will end up underdriving the supercharger just like it will underdrive rest of the accesories. So the question is why would you want to run 5-6 psi when the kit is suppose to make 8 psi? Some cobra guys have actually done that since there are afraid to blow their engines. Oh, regarding to your questions, a dyno-tuned chip will help out both the reliability and in the power department if there is a mod you should seriously consider with any power adder.

i thought that the kit from vortech is 6 or 7 psi stock.....or at least it was supposed to be

Well, that just means it will only put out 4-5 psi if you have the udp which means the supercharger will barely make enough power to drive itself. Hope this helps.

Icareless,

I would like to make the following suggestions regarding your SVT mods and actions to take before install:

Attend several driving schools that cater to those with "emerging skills."

Have fourth and fifth gears locked out to limit top end mph.

Install porta potty under driver's seat to minimize interior stainage as the result of unexpected accidents during intial acceleration testing.

If not interested in the above:

Call your ins agent and get supplemental death/disability coverage for the impending 150mph offside undo you'll certainly experience.

Have car repainted in police tape yellow/black scheme to minimize carnage to other drivers that have the misfortune of sharing your commute route.

Have me named as your sole beneficiary regarding aforementioned ins policy, estate, et al.

And by all means, get the underdrive pulley!

Moderators - I've known this character for more than 20 years and am just breaking his tiny b*lls, no real offense intended..

As far as suspension mods go I'd look into the Ground Control coil over kit with Koni's. Fully adjustable coil overs that, at their top most setting, are just about the same as a stock SVT (slightly lower) and can go like 4" lower if you really want that down and dirty look. The springs used with the ground control kit are Eibachs also. Check out http://www.spmotorsports.com/contour_coilover.html for more info on the ground control kit. Leda also makes a nice coilover kit but it's a good deal more expensive (nicer too!). I'd seriously consider a Quaife LSD if you are installing the SC, it'll make a world of difference with that much power.

Good luck!

I second that notion. Koni adjustable struts and Ground Control Coil Overs for suspension upgrades. I did it to my car and it was the best mod I've done so far, especially with 250 pound of stereo in the trunk.