yeah if you do a complete swap of struts and springs. the struts may be stiffer but early SE springs are supposed to be stiffest stock contour springs. and the front early SE springs will not fit on SVT struts.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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