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"but the 3.0l but I really wonder how much of a differnce in bottom line price there would have been???'

SVTNupe, Ill answer this one. I know it was considered. The 3L would have exceeded or have been at the limit of tourque capacity for the MTX75. So now you would have needed an upgraded (none in parts bin either) tranny. The tourque steer increase would have nessesitated a LSD as well. The brakes & suspension should be upgraded to keep the balance of the car. You are now looking at a different & significanty more expensive car. But a nice one.

Honastly, given the price they were going to shoot for, the only things I would have changed would be a baffeled oilpan and a stout LSD like the Quaife. This would up costs probably <$1000, but would have really enhanced overall capability & reliability & even saftey. And SVT could really give ITR a run in G stock autocross.

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Dan
99SVT - Tropic Green
#554/2760
Stock - except minor intake, exhaust, & motor mount enhancements