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Whats the best motor to use??? #1535670 03/27/06 03:28 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9 Ogden, Ut. P Pixie OP Newbie
OP Pixie Newbie P Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9 Ogden, Ut.	Alright... This is for anyone that has done a 3.0 switch...I am thinkin of doin a 3.0 switch with my 2.5, 1998, SVT... In your opinion... what is the best year, make, and model to use and why.... All answers would be greatly appreciated... And Thank You!!!

Re: Whats the best motor to use??? #1535671 03/27/06 03:32 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste... S Stazi Hard-core CEG'er
Stazi Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste...	2002+ Taurus/Sable - cheap, tons of them around, and can be found with low miles. The Escape motors are alway 50-100% more expensive. 2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!

Re: Whats the best motor to use??? #1535672 03/27/06 03:57 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus R RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus	SHO mota fa sho! *Ryan* Trollin!

Re: Whats the best motor to use??? #1535673 03/27/06 04:24 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI T todras_dup1 I have no life
todras_dup1 I have no life T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI	-'96 SE MTX 3L -'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535 -'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride -Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me

Re: Whats the best motor to use??? #1535674 03/27/06 06:06 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 375 Hamilton, Ontario T touredon CEG\'er
touredon CEG\'er T Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 375 Hamilton, Ontario	um... 426 Hemi? 96 LX 3.0L MTX - Black/Tan K&N; 12lb F/W & uprated clutch 2.5" Pipe; SVT bits; Mystery Mod; Pull-tie Mod; UN-tuned Mod; 3rd Gear Synro-Crunch Mod 280K on the Shell, and 40ish on the Motor... 1/4 mile?? Yeah, it's a fun daily driver...

Re: Whats the best motor to use??? #1535675 03/27/06 08:36 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,746 Wisconsin P posthuman63t Hard-core CEG\'er
posthuman63t Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,746 Wisconsin	Originally posted by touredon: um... 426 Hemi? I hate Hemi's...the entire Dodge platform has Hemi's...its sickening. 2000 Contour SVT SF - #542 of 2150

Re: Whats the best motor to use??? #1535676 03/27/06 08:48 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L. M MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er
MapOfTaziFoSho Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,065 The E.L.	Originally posted by posthuman63t: Originally posted by touredon: um... 426 Hemi? I hate Hemi's...the entire Dodge platform has Hemi's...its sickening. 13b Born again on 04/09/06 FOR SALE: Moonroof glass and motor MB sunshade PM ME!

Re: Whats the best motor to use??? #1535677 03/27/06 08:55 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus R RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus	Originally posted by posthuman63t: Originally posted by touredon: um... 426 Hemi? I hate Hemi's...the entire Dodge platform has Hemi's...its sickening. those aren't hemis... *Ryan* Trollin!

Re: Whats the best motor to use??? #1535678 03/27/06 09:02 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,746 Wisconsin P posthuman63t Hard-core CEG\'er
posthuman63t Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,746 Wisconsin	I'll be a little less vague here, the NEW "Hemi's" regardless of size, have led me to hate hemi's in general. Don't blame me, blame them. Or blame me cuz i'm stubborn? hehe 2000 Contour SVT SF - #542 of 2150

Re: Whats the best motor to use??? #1535679 03/27/06 09:20 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 217 warren mi S stocksvtcontour CEG\'er
stocksvtcontour CEG\'er S Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 217 warren mi	Use a 50 2 big block 2000 svt contour 1996 oldsmobile eighty-eight

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