Originally posted by livinsvt:
Originally posted by beyondloadedSE:
since the svt has more aggressive cams, that means that the intake and exhaust valves are open longer simultaneously. its good on n/a engines, but when this happens on boosted engines, thats just wasted boost thats escaping.
Even though svt cams are not ideal, I still think there a better option than the SE. The cougars that dynoed didn't show the power gain that the SVT did. Even though they are running 9:1 compression stock, I dont't think the one point factored to much in the power difference (even though Keysers was dynoed w/ higher octane ).IMO. But still good luck, you will be making plenty of power anyways 
No, the cougars/contour 2.5L duratecs are running 9.7:1 stock!!!!!!
This means only .3 difference.
The SVT motors work better from the breathing capability and some other factors.
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