The automatic trans in my 96 contour is junk and will cost at least $2000CDN to fix.(anyone else have problems with their auto?) I atill owe money from the lease buy out so ordering an SVT Focus isn't an option. I have the opportunity to steal a hit-in-the-side- write-off 98 ZX2 with only 80,000kms. I can get the whole car for the cost of rebuilding/replacing my trans. Can I swap the ZX2's engine/trans/clutch/shifter
/computer into the subframe of my conour? I know about the difference between the older zetecs and the 98 and newer ones. I figured I would use the engine accesories from the contour. The catch is that the ZX2 is a 5-speed. I wanted a 5-speed from the get go but the dealer couldn't find me a zetec/5-sp combo so I settled for the auto. Does anyone have any info/advice on this swap? Will the ZX2 engine harness fit the contour fuse block? What about ABS? I have until the snow flies so time is not an option and I'm not afraid to fabricate. I also hope to part out the ZX2 to recoup some of my costs(the airbags aren't blown) Any help will be greatly appreiciated.
96 Contour
195,000kms
One dead tranny
