Ok i have been thinking about this a lot...i want to get some intake mods done and have a few questions for you guys...

1. is the 2001 turanus 3.0 intake the same as the svt?or am i better of having my standard(170bhp)bored and new butterflies fitted, if the latter to what size? and do sho sell the butterflies for their intake seperately?

2.Does the plastic upper intake fit as well? will i need the T/B? and do aftermarket cold air intakes still fit?

3 is there any advantage in using the plastic upper?

4.I am looking to have my standard (170bhp) heads reworked, ported gas flowed and larger 3.0 intake/exhaust valves fitted, (cannot see the point in buying svt heads just to do the same)i was going to have the heads skimmed to up the compession to somewhere near the svt (low grade fuel not an issue i run 97/98 octane), is this a problem due to the chain drive?

5. Does someone have a set of valves to sell me? wink

6. i am also looking into having the Cams reprofiled does anyone know of a good duration? intake and exhaust..(dave z profile?)

7 and lastly who much of a power increase should i expect with all of the above +shm headers +chip?

i dont think i missed anything i would be nice to hear some input.....get the grey mater thinking.. laugh


Mondeo ST24 with RSAP body kit.
17" DOTz's on 215/40/17 goodyear F1's (very good tyre)
EBC TURBO GROOVE FRONT AND REAR DISCS (rotors)(warped fronts exchanged under warrenty)
EBC GREEN STUFF PADS (voted no1 in uk performance ford tests)
k&N induction kit
throttle body butterfly mod
SHM HEADERS, Y & CAT
Custom Exhaust System
Ecotec Valve
more mods to come...
ice sony XR-M510 head unit
sony 656 changer(cdr/cdrw/cdtext compatable)