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Originally posted by amarv12:
...Every time....nobody notices though, because it's so slow.  
Yeah, but you got a Duratec, I got a Zetec, I'm pretty sure you'd notice it more in the Duratec then in the Zetec.
Jason G.
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Born: 11/96
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For me? Its NEVER been floored or taken over 3000 RPM. Don't believe in abusing machinery.
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'99 Mystique LS, totally original (including the original water pump and the premium stereo)! Bought new in December 1998 for $21,000.
208,000 miles
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Originally posted by imurdaddytoo sport:
i feel like im beating it
nuff said 
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Originally posted by Beachboy:
For me? Its NEVER been floored or taken over 3000 RPM. Don't believe in abusing machinery.
Can you even shift under 3000 rpms ? ? 
But back to the topic, I also beat the hell out of my car. I have been known now and then to downshift just so i can floor it. If I wanted a nice car to baby i wouldnt have bought a Ford Contour SVT.
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Originally posted by SVT25:
Originally posted by Beachboy:
For me? Its NEVER been floored or taken over 3000 RPM. Don't believe in abusing machinery.
Can you even shift under 3000 rpms ? ?
yes you can..I do it all the time! 
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Dude I'm flooring it right now.
Smack that biotch daddio...
2000 SVT #674
13.47 @ 102 - All Motor!
It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.
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I used to get it up to 4.5-5K occasionally until my ATX started hesitating between first and second. Since that began (about a year ago) I've been treating it much nicer, although once in a blue moon I'll take it up again to feel the power of the V6 under my hood.
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I would say about 2-3 times a day. Haven't done it much lately because I'm on a fuel economy roll after my UIM/LIM/new spark plugs and wires procedure. I'm getting aroung 25mpg mostly city driving. 
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Alex
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167 HP @6800
153 TQ @3000
Sold-
98 'Tour SE 24V 5-spd
149 HP @5900
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Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
Originally posted by SVT25:
Originally posted by Beachboy:
For me? Its NEVER been floored or taken over 3000 RPM. Don't believe in abusing machinery.
Can you even shift under 3000 rpms ? ?
yes you can..I do it all the time!
Yeah, wait till you get that 3L done, You'll be singin a different tune...LOL
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