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Hello Folks,
Pardon the NEWBIE question (ie: pls don't flame me!)
I have a 96 GL-Sport 5-speed 2.0L with 129k miles. The engine is nice as is the clutch. I am looking for power. However, in my old redneck days, it was MUCH cheaper to replace the inline (slant) 6-cyl with a 318/340 V-8. So I was hoping to tap into y'awlz (Var-ginny speak) brains. I haven't seen too many turbo/blower kits for the Zetec, when I do, it lists for nearly $4k OUCH. Wouldn't a swap-out be cheaper? I would NOT be performing the swap myself, should I trust the salvage-yard from where I purchase the engine? Should I get a used motor in the first place?
Should I go with a new motor? What else should I look out for, besides motor mount issues?
Who can install in the greater WashingtonDC/Baltimore/RichmondVA area?
Thanks (for helping) and, sorry (for the newbie-ness),
Shamoon
96 GL-Sport 2.0L, MTX
Bernardo Bourges' CTA CAI,
Dmitri's SVT E0s rims, 205/55R-16, Dunlop SPs.
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Just buy a contour that already has a v6. Cheaper and easier.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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WTB: Very cheap beater
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You'd need a engine/transmission for the v6, pcm, subframe.. basically cheaper, and a hell of alot less work to do what Kermit said.
96' ATX Zetec- stock
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As everyone says. You can pick up a V6/MTX tour for 2-3k.
-'96 SE MTX 3L
-'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535
-'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride
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Originally posted by shamun:
...Who can install in the greater WashingtonDC/Baltimore/RichmondVA area?
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Check out the Capitol CEG Forum. IIRC, DanG does engine installations. You might want to PM him.
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first."
1996 V6 ATX 96K miles
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I'll buy it off you for my big boost build-up.  BP
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Originally posted by todras:
As everyone says. You can pick up a V6/MTX tour for 2-3k.
seems like he wants to do an engine swap already, if I were him I would pick up a tour with a dead V6 and drop in a 3l... Preferably a 95. Get some REALLY nice performance for cheaper or the same price as an SVT.
Last edited by AliasJerk; 02/11/06 05:19 AM.
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if you do decide to do the swap, i'll take your tranny for the I4. let me know if your gonna do it. sometimes the thrill and experience of doing something is better than just getting a different car. however, if your going to be putting that kind of money into it, go ahead and get a new engine, although some used can be reliable.
caleb d.
-Contour's dead, but is being revived...
Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by ford zetec2:
after than, what do i do with the 98 short shifter? do I place it in there like it is?
Stick it in your butt and rotate.
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