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I still have a few questions.
I am still unsure as to whether or not the mounting brackets are different in the various blocks and if the transmission, exhaust, etc. needs to be modified to fit. Also, will the Mazda duratecs fit the Contour? If anyone has a list, or could point me to one, of compatible 3.0L engines for my car, it would be greatly appreciated.
To give a little background, I have a 95 Contour LX. It's the V6 with the ATX and it's completely stock. I know it sounds lame, but I don't have the tools, nor the space to work, so I'm just looking at doing something as quickly, easily, and as economicaly as possible. I would rather do the work myself, but that's not exactly an option.
My car decided to blow the head gaskets and crack the heads after only 62k miles. When I took it in to the mechanic, I thought it was just a faulty thermostat, but it turned out to be a little more than that. Needless to say, I was thrilled. I don't know what else is damaged, because I wouldn't let the mechanic get that far, but I figured a complete engine swap would be the easiest route to go. If the block is cracked and the pistons are scorched, I'd have to do that anyway.
I've been thinking about doing a 3.0L swap for some time now and take this as the oppertune time to do it.
Thanks in advance.
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I can tell you one thing about your 3L swap.. don't expect to get a response from these knowledgeable guys with a name as _________ 
This is what the response will be in this thread.. _______ flat lined. 
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Originally posted by LilStripedRocket:
I can tell you one thing about your 3L swap.. don't expect to get a response from these knowledgeable guys with a name as _________
This is what the response will be in this thread.. _______ flat lined.
Creative name I like it.
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It's a simple as thing.
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I don't have the tools, nor the space to work, so I'm just looking at doing something as quickly, easily, and as economicaly as possible.
DON'T DO IT!
There is NOTHING economical about having someone else do it. Labor will easily equal the cost of buying & building the engine.
Expect to pay $3,000 for a basic swap. Maybe more.
Definitely add more if you want a new clutch kit, machine work, LSD, tranny bits, et cetera...
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Not only that but your ATX will not do well with the extra Torque of the 3L ... 
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Originally posted by LilStripedRocket:
I can tell you one thing about your 3L swap.. don't expect to get a response from these knowledgeable guys with a name as _________
This is what the response will be in this thread.. _______ flat lined.
Wow, thanks for the input. I can tell by your manner of typing you are a much better person than me and I should be ashamed to ask a question. Way to go guy!
To the other two dudes, thanks for the advice. I've decided it may not be such a good idea after all. If it's going to cost 3 grand, that's more than the blue book value of the car.
However, my car still needs an engine, so does anyone know if the Mazda duratecs fit the Contour?
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Originally posted by ________:
However, my car still needs an engine, so does anyone know if the Mazda duratecs fit the Contour?
Well, at some point the Mazda 3L moved the water pump drive to the exhaust cam on the front head as opposed to the intake cam like it is on the Ford motor (not sure if the Mazda motors always had it that way or if it's a recent change) so there may be clearance issues with the radiator, otherwise if you want to do a 3L swap it should fit.... i think.
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Who's doing the work?
You may as well understand that any engine swap will cost you a $1000 - $1500 to put in, even if it is a direct drop in, just from parts and labor if you don't have a knowledgeable friend.
Also, no car that old will be worth and engine replacement unless you know you will keep it and drive it for a while, at least two years before you decide to sell it!
So think about those questions first. Then if you decide to keep it and fix/replace the engine you will already know that you are committed. At that point you can do some reading here and learn what it takes to drop in a 3L hybrid. Really it isn't difficult at all if you can read and follow directions and the simplest hybrid is going to cost about the same. You can order a prepped block from Buckshot or Brad too I think. Hell, where are you going to be located?
When I get to Alabama I'm probably going to be able to prep a few engine blocks for people to make some extra cash.
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I've got a full 2.5 cougar long block just sitting if you need a motor. 40k on it. I think it even has accessories on it. PM me if you want it. It's just taking up space at the shop right now.
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Originally posted by ________:
If anyone has a list, or could point me to one, of compatible 3.0L engines for my car, it would be greatly appreciated.
i like this idea, anyway someone who has the knowledge in this area could put it at the top in a sticky? i have been lookin, although i admit not that throughly, through the archives b/c i am most likely going to need a new engine this summer. i have read that some people have problems with their 3L swaps and i don't want to have anymore problems with this damn car. sorry to hijack your thread to me
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