OK, '95 Contour LX V6ATX 70K miles. Just spent a whole bunch of money putting a new tranny in the car and now the thing's failing again. And ever since I had the tranny replaced the engine has run rough. So, while contemplating the upcoming battle over the transmission I thought I'd do a compression test. Well guess what? A bad cylinder!! Because of the circumstances that I had the tranny replaced I know it'll cost me a hugh amount of time and money again, even though I'll probably get the tranny replaced under warranty.

So, I'm thinking that buying a junked car (something totaled from behind?) and doing a sub-frame and up swap - motor, tranny, the whole thing.

My question is: what year/models are "compatible" with my 95 LX?


95 LX 2.5 ATX
69K-new ATX
70K-new H2O pump
Really, REALLY want a new exaust system!