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I have got my hands on a nice 2.5 with only 24000mi from a wreck and I am swaping out my 218000 ztec that still runs strong but I want to up my performance. Is there anything that I should be careful of during this delicate heart transplant. Are there any mods that I should look at while I have the 2.5 out of the car to improve my performance  .
97 Contour GL 2.0 in the process of a heart transplant to a 2.5... Looking for a Nice bod kit
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I take it you also remembered to get the subframe, computer, motor mounts, and all the tranny components necessary to make it work?
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Yep I have the whole car it was in a rear ender. so the whole thing is mine....... so if there are any parts anyone needs let me know and I will see if I can hook you up  .
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In that case, headers!!! They are much easier to install with the engine out of the car. If you're willing to hold off the transplant for a little while, and you've got several hundred dollars burning a hole in your pocket, there's an MSDS headers group buy going on right now in the Group Buy forum. I would highly recommend getting a set.
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you gotta have the headers. the rumble of the exhaust alone is worth it.  you gotta hear it, 5th post down on this thread http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=wcanada&Number=723548&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1
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Ok the headers are on the WisH LiSt. I was also going to go with a 2.5" Pipe from front to back. Should I gut the cat or leave it alone? 
Last edited by alforddc; 09/28/04 05:42 PM.
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