ok how about this... would it be tons easier to just do a 2000 contour engine vs a 3L? I am at the point where I dont care about performance I am happy with the contours abilities... maybe I'll throw on a torsen and headers or something I just no longer want to deal with the 3L lol.. I am a FLIP FLOPPA. Is it a ton easier to just put in a new 2.5 the 97 cant be too differant than a 2000 right? I know the differant 3L's after weeks of research but I guess I never thought about the differing 2.5's am I going to run into just as much work as swapping a full 3.0L? I personally wouldnt think so but uhh.. help im rambling. any help is appreciated. -Jesse