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I have a '95 SE duratech. I want to know how hard it is to swap an SVT engine into it. I am not concerned so much about physically getting the engine in there, but I have a sneaking suspicion that I will have to change virtually every inch of wiring in the car.

Basically, if anyone has done this, please just give me some insight into any unexpected problems.

thanks
-FD

you would be MUCH better off going for a 3L. they are much cheaper, and more powerful.

Well, I kinda want a whole car because I want to update a number of things above and beyond the engine. I also think it would be better to swap EVERYTHING over to SVT spec because the aftermarket loves those SVTs. Also, it would be much easier to put in a 3L later on once I switch to SVT electronics and there is something with the knock sensors yada yada yada....

Also, the pass key system...? I think thats what its called where the computer recognises the car's key as an anti-theft system. On a later car, I assume I would have to swap over the ignition/wiring/door locks, and whatever else in order to get the car to start up. Is that correct?

-FD

If you have all these plans, why not just buy an SVT?

Cause...a wrecked SVT is fairly inexpensive to acquire. Also, my car has new suspension and brakes. In addition, I like having a sleeper. Finally, I just really like my car. I don't want to go through the time, expense, or effort to get rid of a car that I like.

So is anyone gonna help me out instead of trying to talk me out of it??? If I wanted someone to tell me to leave it alone, I would have asked my girlfriend.
-FD

IIRC, Simon was trying to swap an SVT engine into his 1996 Duratec and it was more trouble than it's worth. I too was looking into doing this, but then I realized how much easier the 3.0L is.

Just do the 3L, it's easier because you won't have to pull the engine again when you want 3L. I used the stock EEC-IV wiring harness with very little modifications.

Can you be more specific in terms of what you did for modifications?

-FD

If you use the SVT computer you need the harness for the PASS key and all the adl. parts. The pin outs at the computer are differant. I belive it requires much re-wiring.

I agree with above. Put in a 3.0L. Performance parts that work on the SVT work on the 3.0L.

Yes a Wrecked SVT is inexspensive to aquire, but the work involved in moving everything over will be very involved You would be better served to just get a 3.0 and the seats if that's what your looking for.