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Hey all, just joined the group. A little about myself... I'm 22 years old, in the military, and love my car.
I have a 98 Contour SVT, Black, had a stock cd player and system which I've replaced (though I still have all the stock parts), and 40K miles on the engine.
I just have a few questions...
1. How can I find out which number my car is? There were only about 2,500 of my color car made in 98, just more of a curiousity thing than anything.
2. I really don't know anything about engines or vehicles for that matter, but I'd like to know why it's kind of sluggish on the start, but at about 3.5K rpm it takes off like a bat out of hell.
3. Is there any way I can add more power to it? Perhaps a supercharger or turbo?
4. If I want to take off fast, and perhaps spin my wheels, what's the best way to go about it? I've tried high reving before I start, and it usually gets me going fast, but for some reason I can't spin my wheels. I can however make them churp like a bird going into second.
5. Had a guy offer to buy my car from me today for well over what I paid for it. I know I have something special, but what exactly is so special about it?
Much respect and gratitude to whomever answers, however many that may be.
Thanks,
Nathan
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Originally posted by 98SVTNate:
1. How can I find out which number my car is? There were only about 2,500 of my color car made in 98, just more of a curiousity thing than anything.
Give 800-fordsvt a call.
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2. I really don't know anything about engines or vehicles for that matter, but I'd like to know why it's kind of sluggish on the start, but at about 3.5K rpm it takes off like a bat out of hell.
The V6 duratec's have primary and secondary runners. The reason it feels like its getting faster at 3500 rpm's is because the secondary butterflies are opening. While they are closed, it gives more low end tq which is why it may feel sluggish down low.
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3. Is there any way I can add more power to it? Perhaps a supercharger or turbo?
Theres plenty of bolt on mods to do. Vortech makes a supercharger kit for about $3100-3500 depending on who sells it (not sure if anybody still does to tell ya the truth...vortech had a few problems with the jackshaft and oil leaks), Street Flight makes a turbocharger kit for $5000.
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4. If I want to take off fast, and perhaps spin my wheels, what's the best way to go about it? I've tried high reving before I start, and it usually gets me going fast, but for some reason I can't spin my wheels. I can however make them churp like a bird going into second.
First of all, before you even think about doing burnouts, get a QUAIFE limited slip differential. Youll be kicking yourself later on when you grenade your stock diff, as its known to be pretty weak.
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5. Had a guy offer to buy my car from me today for well over what I paid for it. I know I have something special, but what exactly is so special about it?
Only about 11,000 svts were made so its definetly a rare limited production vehicle. Besides the extra 30 hp from the standard duratec, the svt is a good handling sedan, great looking, and can still haul friends around. Although, the contours/mystiques dont hold their value worth crap but sometimes i guess enthusiasts are willing to pay more. Btw, welcome to CEG and have fun with your car!
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm
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Originally posted by 98SVTNate:
Hey all, just joined the group. A little about myself... I'm 22 years old, in the military, and love my car.
I have a 98 Contour SVT, Black, had a stock cd player and system which I've replaced (though I still have all the stock parts), and 40K miles on the engine.
congrads on the car, i love mine. get ready to change the water pump though.
Originally posted by 98SVTNate:
1. How can I find out which number my car is? There were only about 2,500 of my color car made in 98, just more of a curiousity thing than anything.
1-800-FORD-SVT
Originally posted by 98SVTNate:
2. I really don't know anything about engines or vehicles for that matter, but I'd like to know why it's kind of sluggish on the start, but at about 3.5K rpm it takes off like a bat out of hell.
our cars have really bad traction issues, but when they hit the higher RPM's your secondaries open up and that's when the fun starts.
Originally posted by 98SVTNate:
3. Is there any way I can add more power to it? Perhaps a supercharger or turbo?
http://www.contour.org/mods/mods.php?s=mods&c=7
go there and scroll to the bottom
Originally posted by 98SVTNate:
4. If I want to take off fast, and perhaps spin my wheels, what's the best way to go about it? I've tried high reving before I start, and it usually gets me going fast, but for some reason I can't spin my wheels. I can however make them churp like a bird going into second.
why do you want to spin your wheels? most of us are trying to figure out which RPM to launch at so we don't spin our wheels.
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5. Had a guy offer to buy my car from me today for well over what I paid for it. I know I have something special, but what exactly is so special about it?
everything
"What did you think about that Dorothy girl?"
"The whole Judy Garland thing kinda turned me on. That doesn't make me some sort of fag does it?
"Nah baby, your money."
98 Black SVT #3560 of 6535
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Hi guys i presume the svt and st200 are pretty much similar so i would suggest turning the traction control off to wheelspin just a thought.
radiant red mondeo ST24RSAP,twin exit scorpion exzorst,blitz induction,RVM intake,IAT sensor mod,30mm drop on iebachs,,clear repeaters,18" BK604's(coming soon),st200 TB
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Originally posted by bbeweel:
Hi guys i presume the svt and st200 are pretty much similar so i would suggest turning the traction control off to wheelspin just a thought.
Not available on SVTs. 
Scott
Troll! '99 BMW 328i
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