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So what do I want now? The Mazda 6 or the Mercury Mondeo. I guess it depends on if they are both going to come with an MTX or not. They better.
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If both offer a MTX, it's going to be down to handling, then looks (Mazda is going to be VERY tough to beat in that department).  Choices!
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It's all up to the calibrators, really. I don't work on much related to performance, but I know a couple people who do. But since everything is calibratable, someone can set it up to suck or be great. And calibration is something I know very little about (besides it being completely illegal and risk my job).
I haven't heard about what transmissions yet, but for sure Zetec and a Duratec. I don't know it's it's a 2.5L or 3.0L, though. If I do hear of any extraneuos info, I'll pass it on.
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I mean for my current Contour. I've seen the EEC-Tuner for Mustangs, but nothing that mentions it'll work on a 'tour. I'd much rather have complete control over engine management than rely on a chip or piggyback A/F system. Maybe you know of something and can point me in the right direction  BTW, I know this is off-topic - apologies to those that are bothered by it.
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If you have a '95, maybe. OBD II just sucks for easy fixes. The easiest/cheapest/best is to work with a dyno testing person that also programs chips. Even that custom programming, I suspect, is just changing of the calibrations parameters with the base code functionality not changed. But I haven't visted these shops yet.
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Originally posted by todras:
So what do I want now? The Mazda 6 or the Mercury Mondeo. I guess it depends on if they are both going to come with an MTX or not. They better. Unless the Merc. Mondeo gets bumped to the 3.0 duratec, it's likely going to sway quite a few people to the the 219hp Mazda 6, with MTX available to boot The 6 also reportedly uses a dual mode damper, so it should be one smooth revving engine - but by then maybe the US spec 2.5's would get it to if there were more Mondeo's running around here.
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From here: http://www.carseverything.com/content/article/1346.6/ 3.0 V6 219/6250 202/4750 Emission control Dual close-coupled and underfloor three-way catalysts with oxygen sensor (Planning the mystery mod already ) Manual transaxle V6 3.0L Clutch diameter 240 x 160 Gear ratio – 1st 3.153 – 2nd 1.842 – 3rd 1.258 – 4th 0.947 – 5th 0.733 – Reverse 3.002 – Final drive ratio 4.133
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Well maybe I'll get one of these "Mecury Mondeos" in the next couple years, that is if I ever get board of my CSVT 
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Originally posted by APT:
If you have a '95, maybe. OBD II just sucks for easy fixes. The easiest/cheapest/best is to work with a dyno testing person that also programs chips. Even that custom programming, I suspect, is just changing of the calibrations parameters with the base code functionality not changed. But I haven't visted these shops yet. I've got a 95...what can you do for me?????...Oh...and when I'm up for SZ....can I borrow your OBD I scanner....please, please....pretty please!!! :p
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