It also looks similiar to the SPOUT on the Duratec. Approximately found in the same area, but a bit more to the passenger side. The Noise Filter is a bit different looking on my car, but then again, I have a Duratec.

BTW, SPOUT = Spark Output

I love my Contour to death, but my 'vette is still my #1 baby.
There's money to be made in racing. I should know. I put a lot of it there.
You can make a small fortune in racing. Start with a large one.
How fast do you want to go...how much money do you have?
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