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Hi all....
I'm a 17 year old who just recieved a 1995 Contour Lx and i want fix it up...Im not sure what im getting my self into or what im even looking for...I basically have $3500 as a budget and am looking to make it look and sound nice...I would like to give it some more power and give it a cool new look...If any one has any ideas please get back to me....

~Steve~ [Email]szpitcher10@verizon.net

Which motor do you have? That makes a big difference.

I honestly think the SVT bodykit is the best looking bodykit out there. Youll have to mold the front fascia to your existing fascia which myself and others have done. The SVT side skirts and rear fascia will bolt up with a problem. Id finish it off with some 17" or 18" wheels. As for making it faster, I would do the 'basics' and open up the intake and exhaust. Again, depending on what engine you have, will bias MY opinion on what engine mods I would do.

Welcome Zabz .

Welcome. Try searching in the forum and you'll get a lot of information. At the top of each forum, there are stickies which should be read, and will help you with the basics. You can also do a search in say (if your car has a 2.5) in duratech performance for "exhaust" or "intakes" or whatever regarding the engine. (same applies to the zetec forum)

Thats hsould keep ya busy for awhile. Remember when doing a search, be sure to mark "all posts" and not just the ones from the previous 7 days.

Welcome to the Club!

As mentioned we'd need to know your engine! Then we can send you in the right direction. Also atx or mtx would help too.

Oh just a heads up, search and read the FAQ! There alot to learn thats already been discussed many times. Of course its always good to ask questions!

Since you have a 1995, you could do as mentioned above and put a SVT kit on. Or you could do a complete 98+ Front End swap. It will make your car look newer and you can get the front SVT bumper without alot of the work.

Basic entry engine upgrades would be new/better plugs and wires. An intake. Exahust. Header(s) depending on motor.


Another nice new member hint is to use photobucket.com to post pictures!

Good luck!

Thanks for the welcome.

Sorry I forgot to give you the stats.
1995 Contour LX. 63000 mi.
2.5 Duratech
5 spd. trans.
Green paint that is horrible shape. He doesn't wash and wax very often, but gets regular maintainance.
Everything on this car is stock except for the Blaupunkt head unit.

My uncle gave me this car because he bought a new one.

that sound like a good start, and do everything work well on the car ?

Change the water pump now.