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stock Contours run 18.7? where is this 2 seconds knockoff coming from?
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Quote:
Last run: 16.7 at 85 mph (cool)
That is where it is coming from. Stock Zetec ATX's run 18.7 I guess...
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I didn't know that. 
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Originally posted by SleeperZ:
Accoring to the "Drag Strip Dyno" a 16.7 @ 85mph is about 135wHP for 2900lb car.
Time to open up to a full 2.5" exhaust, get the TB working, and tune.
Good to see your working on it.
2 seconds off stock is great.
Another 1+ seconds is definately in range.
You are forgeting the ATX factor. It sucks so much!  I have a 2.5" exhaust.....I know of a few bottlenecks in the system though. Those are getting fixed this coming weekend. 
I know the biggest factor was the heat. When it is warm outside the car almost feels anemic. Also after some investgation I found that the Focus throttle cable in combination with my pedal, is not allowing the TB to open all the way. "Full throttle" shifts at 5700 rpms. My old TB at full throttle was shifting at 6250 rpms. So I really don't think that I was driving down the track at full throttle. Things to figure out.
After this weekend I have seriously thought about getting rid of the car. Miles are climbing and it is getting more expensive to mod AND maintain. But then again I own the car and really don't want to start over. It is real hard to invest so much and in reality get your hopes up. Right now I am at a crossroads. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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Originally posted by LoCoZsc:
After this weekend I have seriously thought about getting rid of the car. Miles are climbing and it is getting more expensive to mod AND maintain.
Well, sorry to hear that. U were the one who always kept sayin' that u were gonn keep your ride "forever." Also, it's not b/c u really hoped to get a Contour runnin' fast and wild; it's more like a hobby putting more and more time/effort into something. Also, think about it - u won't be able to even get your money back - like we all know that something that costs $100 (as an aftermarket part) adds nothing to the total car's cost when sold.
So, to make a long story short - don't do that!
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Originally posted by R_G:
Originally posted by LoCoZsc:
After this weekend I have seriously thought about getting rid of the car. Miles are climbing and it is getting more expensive to mod AND maintain.
Well, sorry to hear that. U were the one who always kept sayin' that u were gonn keep your ride "forever." Also, it's not b/c u really hoped to get a Contour runnin' fast and wild; it's more like a hobby putting more and more time/effort into something. Also, think about it - u won't be able to even get your money back - like we all know that something that costs $100 (as an aftermarket part) adds nothing to the total car's cost when sold.
So, to make a long story short - don't do that!
I realize I would get crap for it. Right now I am going nuts thinking about "IF I do this....." It is real frustrating. I realize that it is in me to mod anything that I drive. What keeps me coming back to the Contour is this site and people on this site. Everytime I get in my car I get looks.....nods of approval. I got so much attention at the track it wasn't even funny. At work today one of the older ladys complimented my rims!  It is MY car. People that see me know it is mine. Right now I am little pissed and a little tired.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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I have no life
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98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Keep at it.
And u keep at yours 
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Originally posted by R_G:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Keep at it.
And u keep at yours
I'm never selling my car. So if I ever have money, it may get modded more. Dern edumacation is expensive.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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I figure you should be a bit quicker than that. My bone stock (at the time) ATX duratec ran a 16.8 at 83mph...
If your car wasn't shifting at WOT, you are definitely losing time in the 1/4. That alone would make a big difference, ESP with a blower. The blower doesn't make peak boost down low, it makes it up top...
Oh yea, your car is AWESOME! I'm sure you could get 15's out of your car with a little work!
The only supercharged Zetec to date, that alone is VERY impressive!
1999 Mystique LS V6
Alpine CDA-9807, Rear deck sub, Opt. TB, K&N RU-3530/MAF adaptor, custom heatshield, FSVT 17's, SCT 4-program chip, Eibach's/ST200's, Hella Fogs...
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