My name is Tommy Ellison of Overland Park, KS. I am 18 years of age. I've been searching, reading and searching for answers on Contour.org as to how I can complete my undertaking. This is what I want to do for my College engine rebuild class...I want to find a 3.0L duratech from a local junkyard and rebuild it to put into my 99 5-speed v6 Contour sport. I am looking for my options as to the best 3.0L i can put in. My questions consist of the following...(please answer my questions as close to the point as possible Thank you)
1) can I drop a whole 3.0L into my contour?(getting the whole engine from another car, taking my 2.5L out, trash the 2.5 as a whole and put the rebuilt 3.0L in its place)
2) if i can put in a rebuilt motor, what exact motors can i put in out of what Ford cars?(years included please be specific)
I know there are how-tos i am still looking for them but I REALLY NEED HELP in order to get this done. I will be making trips to dealers to talk with techs about the 3.0L engine itself. I need to know which of the engines i can use. this will be going into my dayly driver car as an alternative to the problemed 2.5L in it. I need to determine if this will be worth my time and more importantly my money.
Disclaimer: Yes i admit i am a newbe. I admit I may ask some dumb obvious questions.(will do my best to keep them to a minimum) I have done a lot of research and am still busting my tail to do more. I am trying my absolute hardest to get my project done and ask that you guys please support me as best you can.
Thank You CEG
Please post information as soon as possible i have approx 2 weeks max before i have to have a decission and an engine in my possession for this project to be undertaken.
