Originally posted by RMk:
Minor Points:
1) I've heard there are some problems with the Apex'i AFC.
2) I've been thinking about trading in the Mystique for a CSVT. I just found a black, spoiler-less E1 with 16k miles for 13k. Good deal, I think.
Questions:
1) How do we know that the Escape/Tribute CD4E is any stronger than ours?
2) What can LevelTen do for the CD4E?
3) Assuming I trade the Mystique for a CSVT, which is better, Quaife ($600) or PhantomGrip ($300)?
4) Where on Earth do I get hollow half-shafts?
5) Boring it up to 3.4L sounds good. Is that the limit (with durability as a first concern)?
.RMk..
Points:
1. No problems, just that it's never been done before. Give Keyser some time to tune his.
2. CSVT is another ball of wax. Why spend money on another car and start this dream cycle over? And payment cycle over?
Questions:
1. If you look at the design of the newer revs of the CD4E in the Escape, and read what changes have taken place. And, check out Kenne Bell's Escape putting 280HP to the ground through a stock Escape CD4E.
2. LevelTen will make it more bullet-proof and improve shift transitions.
3. Quaife for MTX, PhantomGrip for ATX.
4. Get them made.
5. Making a 3.0L into a 3.4L would not involve cutting the block. Since you might be making a custom crank and con rods, you might as well spec them to have the stroke increased. (This is what is involved with a stroker kit)
Keep the Mystique.
