Originally posted by ryancutler:
Originally posted by JReebs96sport:
If properly maintained, yes they are reliable. I have had experience with a SHO, and I do know what you mean about the road trip thing. I would take either my 96 sport, or my new SVT across the country without any hesitation.

There is no particular year that I would stay away from. All the SVT years are very similar, although the 99 - 00 did gain 5 hp! Anyways, if you pick up a well maintained low mileage SVT, then you should have a great and pretty reliable car.



I looked around a little in the classifieds here and sent a couple e-mails..


There's a black '99 close by with a 3L done already..
That would be a nice pickup. What sort of numbers would someone expect with just the swap done?



It is very hard to guess what his numbers would be. I don't know if he has the hybrid 3L ( 3L block with SVT heads/intake manifolds) or if it is the Oval Port 3L with the taurus/escape etc.. intake manifolds. There are so many variables to the cars hp output. Unless it hasn't been tuned, it should/will have more power than a stock SVT either way!

For Sale - 96 Tour Sport 2.5L MTX with SVT Exhaust, pre 98 trunklid with newer Contour Sport spoiler instead of lip spoiler, newer Contour sport rims. Newer paint job. Brand new floor mats. Rust Free! PM me for details and pics.