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Originally posted by livinsvt:
Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by livinsvt:
Unless its rebuilt or been torn apart its already broke in  ( don't know history)
So you immediately get on it in a car with new rod or main bearings?
Read much 
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Originally posted by TurboPage:
wholy crap?!? You guys are instaling Ford Taurus engines into these rides? OUCH! how hard is it to get to the spark plugs? 
any pics? 
Welcome to 4-5 years ago.  
The 3L Duratec has the same dimensions as the 2.5L Duratec.
2000 SVT #674
13.47 @ 102 - All Motor!
It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.
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Same family of motors so not much different. External dimensions are the same!
You aren't thinking of the VUlcan 3.0 series or the SHO motor are you?
Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760
356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas!
See My Mods
'05 Volvo S40 Turbo 5 AWD with 6spd, Passion Red
'06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black
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Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by livinsvt:
Unless its rebuilt or been torn apart its already broke in (don't know the history)
So you immediately get on it in a car with new rod or main bearings?
Did you read the line that you quoted? He said "UNLESS it's been rebuilt or been torn apart its already broke in" meaning, if he just bought a used motor and installed it WITHOUT putting new bearings in, the motor is already broken in.
Oh, and to let you know, I installed new rod bearings and flogged the hell out of it the day I got it running. 37k miles later, it runs better than ever. 
Mark
Just FYI, only reason to worry about break-in is if using high tension aftermarket rings.
Bearings are no issue to worry about. They are either sized right or they aren't in which case you're screwed anyway.
New rings and rebored cylinders is the time on our shortblocks where you will want to consider your break-in. In that case follow the ring manufacturers recommendations.
**edit**
this info regards our motors, other motors vary.
Last edited by warmonger; 09/29/05 09:23 PM.
Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760
356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas!
See My Mods
'05 Volvo S40 Turbo 5 AWD with 6spd, Passion Red
'06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black
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John congrates on your 3L. Sorry I haven't been able to come see the build, been crazy busy at work.
Aaron
AKA NVS SVT
98.5 Silver/Blue SVT#4553
Yeah it's modded
98 T-Red/Blue SVT Contour Totaled 06/05/06
03 3L,VCN 2000,CAT Cams,MSDS Headers w/Y-Pipe,XCal2 and lots more
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Alright, it's been a few days. Thought I'd give an update. It didn't feel like all that much of an improvement initially, but after a few hundred k's, I�m pretty damn impressed! The torque is amazing. just a hint of throttle really gets ya moving. The most impressive thing is the top end. From about 120 (4500RPM) on up it really pulls hard and slams into the speed limiter. All this on an untuned ecu, and stock exhaust. I can only imagine what i'm in for.
96 LX 3.0L MTX - Black/Tan
K&N; 12lb F/W & uprated clutch
2.5" Pipe; SVT bits; Mystery Mod; Pull-tie Mod;
UN-tuned Mod; 3rd Gear Synro-Crunch Mod
280K on the Shell, and 40ish on the Motor... 1/4 mile??
Yeah, it's a fun daily driver...
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