Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications 3.0L Duratec 3L rebuild/install for a college class NEED HELP!

The approx price depends on what all you replace. Most people upgrade their clutch and flywheel, and throw an lsd in at this time cause its the easiest time to. People replace their syncros (sp?) and buy an upgraded shift tower as well. So...anywhere from...$1000 to $3000 if you do the work yourself I think is a fair estimate.

As far as needing to upgrade your tranny with an LSD...is it bsolutely necessary to have to drive the car...no. You do not need to upgrade...but the stock Diff is a very weak part in our cars, and it won't last long at all if you bang on it a couple of times. And while the engine is out and the tranny is out, this is the time you should invest a few more dollars and be sure that you have nothing to worry about. 99.9% of people here wll tell you your stupid if you do not replace your dif with a quaife or torsen...and I agree.

If I include my clutch, flywheel, and trans in with my 3L...im well near 4k.

thank you guys I think it will be under way in the next week.

so the least i can get away with is a diff/lsd? cool i think i can do that.

i spoke with my tuning man and he re enforced that the whole project sounds very straight forward.

i have just a few final questions to save me some painful research time if you guys dont mind. the rest i will read about then ask questions.

1st i plan to go with an older taurus engine...best i can get my hands on unless i get VERY lucky. will the stock MAF and injectors from the taurus work to get me running? if not please tell me the best way to make the car "run" before tuning.

2nd with the taurus engine what specific parts do i need to switch or jerry rig to fit the engine in.

3rd will mtx tranny fit right up to the taurus motor or do i need to do some jerry rigging?

4th what do i do with the IMRC and how does the 3L open the 2ndaries?

5th is there anything im missing... ?

thanks guys updates on the progress will be plentiful

Older engine? thats your 1st mistake. get an 01+ at least. I got an 03 taurus engine for $300. There is a number of extra things you have to do with a older engine.

the least you can get away with is a diff/lsd? I dont knwo what that means, but if you dont get a LSD...you might as well not even drive the thing.

#2, and 3 search like we all had to do. all the info is here and can be found in about 5 minutes.

the 3L doesn't use the IMRC.

Warmonger has done the swap with the early engine and can tell you what you need to do to work with it. Yoou might want to PM him. It is extra work that can be avoided if you use the 01 and later block. Using the old style block certainly isn't the preferred way.

unfortunatly im screwed i have the "go ahead" from my dad but...i can only find pre '01 engines.

thank you guys for going easy on me with my questions i will do some deep searching and try to find the answers to my questions.

on the older 3L block it appears that the IMRC is indeed used at least there is a computer box in the same place as my existing IMRC on the 3Ls i have found. is my assumption correct?

cross your fingers for me guys im gonna give this a shot.

Try LKQ...should be able to find a post 01 3L and they will usually order one in for you at no extra charge...