Bore & Stroke for a 2000 Duratech V6:

81.66mm x 79.5mm = 2499cc

The pistons are what changed for the higher CR in the SVT (If you believe the sell sheet they are forged alloy too?)

All pre-00 Duratechs:

2544cc (Don't have the bore/stroke specs handy)

2000 SVT #674 - Check it out!

Whoever coined the phrase; "If it ain't broke; don't fix it" ~ Just doesn't get it...