Originally posted by wickedfantasies:
what can i do to improve my idle to 3000 performance i have an intake already on and am getting my exaust put on next week, and i have an eltronic shift kit installed on it. when i am taking off from a light usually against tegs' they mop the floor with me i start catching back up with them but the damage is already done i cant quite regain my loss. My tranny chirps second prettty good (being an automatic and all), right now with christmas and all i cannot afford a chip, any tips please help the disgrace i am giving to contours by letting imports get me off the line. 95 contour 2.5 duratec 
-Pull and clean your UIM/LIM/TB. While its off, optimize your TB and LIM (Counter sunk screws and all). If you're really bored, gasket match your UIM to your LIM.
-New set of spark plugs.
-SHO Y pipe.
-Cold air set-up for your intake.
-If your new exhaust retains the resonator and rear muffler, you'll keep the <3000rom power. The more free-flow your exhaust is..the further up the powerband your TQ will travel.
Those are some cheap and easy mods you can do over the Holidays.
