Originally posted by Josch:
Originally posted by Derk2000:
Gotta go w/ the turbo. No 2 ways about it. More tq and hp than the 3L, and much more power under the curve than the Vortech.
Only problem with all that power is putting it to the ground! Contours aren't 1/4 mile monsters, but they hold their own. Good luck!



The truth is that I'm in it for the daily grind. I will probably never even take my car to the track (maybe once just to check performance). And I guarantee that I never launch my car hard or even race it for that matter. I just want to have balls at the helm. I want to be able to pass cars with confidence again and not have to cross my fingers hoping that I have room, etc. I just want real world performance. I no longer compete, and I haven't been to the dragstrip and raced in almost 10 years, as that's not my bag anymore, so I don't think traction is a concern for me. Hell, I don't even care if I keep my open differential either. My range is basically 10-80mph. But fast (up or down).


Hey, on the Street Flight turbo kit, isn't that a water to air intercooler? If so, how often must you fill the reservior in the trunk to feed it? Does anyone offer an air to air one that fits the Contour? And finally, does anyone know if forged or hyperutectic pistons are offered for the 2.5 Duratec engine at this time? Are they even offered? The turbo sounds tempting, ah yes it does



Forged pistons are special order.
The duratec motors come with hypereutectic pistons stock.

Sealed Power makes good quality hypereutectics for replacements.

SF intercooler doesn't normally need to be refilled. The water just circulates over and over. If you run a front mounted tank like I do then that changes things.
If youwant to ice it up you'll need to flush out the old water prior to doing it.

Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760 356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas! See My Mods '05 Volvo S40 Turbo 5 AWD with 6spd, Passion Red '06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black