Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Performance Need a quick answer:

My '95 SE blew up....to be more precise, I bent a bunch of valves on the right side (facing forward) of the engine.

I have located a SVT engine, I want to know of the stock SE (without addition of computer chip) computer will run the SVT engine properly...I expect somewhat of a power loss, but I am concerned about reliability at this point. I know about the vacuum secondaries, and the different knock sensors. I just need to know if my computer is up to it...

Any info is very appreciated.

-FD

HERE You started this topic and I think it may actually answer your question.

Simon96SE had issues with his conversion and he was using stock SE computer. I don't think he ever got it to fire up - parting the car out afterwards. (memory is kinda shaky)

You would definately need to worry about PATS and OBD1 (95) to OBDII (96+) and the larger fuel injectors....

the 95's have a different ECU all together I think. You have the ECC-IV whereas all Contours after 95 had the ECC-V. Also PATS and the OBD1 n 2 differences

I forgot all about that thread...

Anyway, If I used the computer from the '95, pats would not be an issue....nor would any swapping between EEC 4 and EEC 5. The sensors are pretty much interchangable except for the knock sensors....(but you just tap the holes out a little and you're all set there). My real concern is if the '95 ecm will be able to control the fuel curve appropriately. I would clearly need the larger SVT injectors. I just want to know if the computer will freak out or not.

That is a somewhat more tought out question now. Any more info would be great.

-FD

if you can get an air/fuel controller or a custom burned chip, then i would think the computer would be ok to run the engine. without it, i think the car will run like sh*t due to the larger injectors

and yes - using the stock SE computer - you would not have to worry about the PATS. I'm just wondering the whole 'OBDI' to 'OBDII' business..

fd, where r u getting this engine. i just saw terryville auto parts has several contours and one totaled black svt that based on online pics, engine appears to be ok. i'm actually going up to look for small things i need to replace on my car.

Let me know if the front chrome ring for the grill is in good shape. I needs one bad!

The one I located is in Lebanon. I think I am going to pass as I really do not have the $$ or the motivation to get the new electronics, and get the thing tuned.

thanks everyone.

-fd