Bret, the 99 SVTs have the (modified)3L lower already (I think). My lower is 35mm, same as David Z measured for his 3L lower (his E0 lower was only 32mm). Also, I had a conversation with an SVE engineer who said something to the effect of "they changed to the 3L lower" on SVT engines but did not give a date - so it may be that E1s have it as well. Interestingly, several Cougar guys have reported a 35mm lower but I think Brad Noon had a 32mm on his 99SE. Go figure.


1999 Amazon Green SVT Contour (#554/2760)
Stock SVT Duratec V6 with:
Intake- K&N filter/75mm MAF meter
Exhaust- MSDS Y-pipe/Bassani catback
Durability-Ford "dual mode" damper, Mobil 1/K&N oil filter
179.2 FWHP at 6900 RPM