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It seems like it would be better in almost every way to just boost the hell out of your current engine.


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but then you cant say you have a v8 in your tour now can you?


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How long is a Zetec? I would guess is that it's about the same length as the V8.


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Originally posted by friction:
How long is a Zetec? I would guess is that it's about the same length as the V8.


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within an inch, I'm sure.

Does anybody have dimensions?


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Originally posted by friction:
How long is a Zetec? I would guess is that it's about the same length as the V8.


Actually, that's an interesting question. The V6, you have to deal with the length of only three cyls (I know there is a slight offset). Theoretically, if you can fit a 2L I-4 in there, a 4L V8 should be roughly the same.

There's still a good chance it can fit.


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hey. Lets put an end to the speculation. Im coming in to alot of money soon. When i get the cash i will try a swap to a larger engine. I might try the v8 or i will bore out a v6 as big as is goes. Any how if anyone has any ideas for me let me know by Pm me


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Originally posted by 1FASTDAD:
hey. Lets put an end to the speculation. Im coming in to alot of money soon. When i get the cash i will try a swap to a larger engine. I might try the v8 or i will bore out a v6 as big as is goes. Any how if anyone has any ideas for me let me know by Pm me


It would probably be easier to drop in a V8 and have some headers made for it. Boring out and/or stroking a 3L involves parts that aren't made yet (pistons, rods, crank)

If you where not all the way up in Canada, I would love to help out.

My advice is to get one of the new 4.2L Jag S-Type engines with 295HP. Add a nice computer to it, intake, and some good headers/exhaust and you are well into 350-ish. V8's like nitrous, too (500+ HP easy)

Oh, and while you're in there, get a Bulldog Box from Terry Haines, and a heavy duty clutch.

Yes, it will still be a Contour


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Okay, I went out and measured by I-4. Its about 25" square. Looks like there is about 1/2" to 1" between the engine and the firewall, Engine and the front of the car. Looks like you could get at least an inch on the belt side, maybe 1/2 to 1 inch before you hit the airbox. You would definatly have to go towards the belt side because of the Tranny mount.

Could be done.


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Originally posted by mbb41:
Originally posted by Y2KBlack&BlueSVT:
imagine all the trees you'd hit


Hit? no. Go through? yah.


ROFL!


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