Buckshoot i dont see a difference between an svt and an sho they were both built for performance. As for fitment issuses i found a few but nothing a little maching could not solve. Also as far as performance I think the horsepower to weight ratio on the contour would be amazing with the sho motor as it is kind of low on the sho due to the weight of the car.But needless to say i would like to give it a try ,but if it dont work no one can say it wasnt attempted. I have a regular 3.o from a 95 taurus with 46,000 on it i can also use but i wouuld need to know what i need to keep on this motor and what not to keep. Thanks for the replies keep them coming.