Originally posted by CMAC:
I'm a new member,my questions are not ment to be stupid or point fingures.Is the 210 hp moter from the Escape a direct bolt-in and what kind of hp will it make with the factory computery for a Contour 2.5.




i believe it requires the same work as the 2001+ taurus 3L. that process has been detailed several times. check out some of the FAQs people, like David Z, have written.

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Next question, will the Lincoln LX 3.9 v-8 fit and will it work without having handling problems or will the car have to be converted to rear drive?




won't fit our cars, according to others. and you're right, you'd have to convert the engine for transverse mounting, anyway.


1999 Cougar V6 MTX Borla stainless, dual exhuast ST200 struts, rear strut tower brace Roush springs, rear sway bar, bodykit Steeda Tri/X, Powerslot rotors, Falken Ziex 512 Awaiting install: GMK CAI