Originally posted by zoman:
please help. I have a 97 contour w/bad engine. I was told that one from a 98 would fit, so I bought it. Looking at both, they have some differences. Anyone have any idea if these are interchangeable??? 
Lower intake is different (97 is vac. controlled I think) just swap over everything that looks different from your old block to the new one, It will work.
98 Contour SE 3.0L 5-speed
SCT PRP, Gutted IMRC's, Fidanza Flywheel, Race Ported 2004 3.0L Oval Port, Zex 125hp shot, 70mm Mustang TB, 42Lb injectors,Walbro 255 pump, Traction Bars, Zeitronix wideband o2, lots of little things, 10,000K HID's!! 
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