"The top end (cylinder head etc) has to be torn down for both Stage One & Stage Two kits.'

Terry, how about the rods & pistons at 300 HP. Does stage II recommend changes here too?

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