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Dang... nice find! <jealous>
Those 3.8L's are fairly reliable too. They're essentially a 302 (of the legendary SB Ford series---221, 260, 289, 302), with cylinders 7 and 8 chopped off. I think the only issue with them have been with head gaskets (aluminum heads on an iron block), but I'm sure you're the type to watch the coolant level and temp gauge. If you get too attached to the vehicle, there are a bunch of 3.8L enthusiasts (Mustang crowd) out there.
Congrats!
Po
Po
1995 Mercury Mystique GS: Zetec 2.0L I-4, CD4E
1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau: 351M (5.8L V-8), FMX
Coming in 2007 -- 1986 Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign: 5.3L High-Efficiency V-12, GM transmission
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Looks like you need a new hood. If you are interested I have a taurus just like that(red with red interior), and it is being sold for parts. The trans went bad, and I'm not gonna fix it. The corner lenses and new wheels and tires are gone. The hood is in great shape. Let me know if you are interested.
Originally posted by Who the F are You?:
does your family tree not have any branches on it?
99SVT
235hp @ 6550rpm
212tq @ 5350rpm
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thanks for the offer randy, but the paint is actually in great shape. what you see is dirt.
it sat outside for about a month and had leaves and snow build up on it.
but i might be getting in touch with you if i need any other parts.
NY State Trooper: So what makes your car so special to have SVT all over it?
Me: Er...It was made by Fords SPECIAL Vehicle Team?
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Is the hood dented (bent) or just popped open in the picture?
Doug
2006 Mercury Milan V6 Premier Dark Blue Pearl
Former owner of a 2000 SVT Contour
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I just got a 2002 Chev Malibu V6, w/remote start and new tires. A little more than 500.00 though.
I am a troll..........
2004 C5 Corvette Coupe, Mag Red/Light Oak, Auto
Polished Wheels, Titanium Exhaust
2002 Chevy Malibu V6, remote start
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Originally posted by BeachBum:
I just got a 2002 Chev Malibu V6, w/remote start and new tires. A little more than 500.00 though.
I'm surprised - for well less than a Malibu you could have had the SVT as your beater ... congrats though 
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Originally posted by CueballSVT:
Is the hood dented (bent) or just popped open in the picture?
its just popped open.
NY State Trooper: So what makes your car so special to have SVT all over it?
Me: Er...It was made by Fords SPECIAL Vehicle Team?
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You might want to throw a tranny cooler on there. Its a pretty cheap (30 bucks) investment, and it usually keeps things cool. Not that its the winter already, but every little bit helps the AXOD.
Not really a contour guy, but a few friends have them so I help them out. Im a Moderator at taurusclub.com
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