Originally posted by RogerB:


As for the V-8, I would much rather see a "modern" interpretation, such as a Lincoln or Jag block, than the old 302, venerable and developed as it is. I like the old soldier in many applications, but it is somehow at odds with the aesthetic of this car.




On top of having more mod potential, a pushrod motor is physically smaller than an OHC motor, therefore making a swap much easier.


I have been throwing around this idea for a while. Why would it cost so much in the first place? I think, ideally just to get it off the ground, I'd find a way to graft mustang suspension components (front and rear) to the Contour's Chassis. I'm sure all the parts could be had for well under 6 Grand. Engine, Tranny, Axle from a Mustang. There's definitley going to be a loss in the handling department, but I'd be willing to take that hit for a 4-Door vehicle with comparable performance to a Mustang.


Yeah there'd be hella custom fab work, but I seriously doubt it to be infeasible. Not to mention it would DEFINITLEY be worth it.

Chris Hinds AIM:CJ111010 1998 Contour GL Duratec 5-Spd #565/???? 15.610 @ 89.62mph And I payed for it all myself