Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications 3.0L Duratec 3.0 Taurus swap starting pulled the 2.5 today

I have spent quite a bit of time searching this forum to get the information to do the swap. I have a 2000 SVT and am putting a new Tarus engine in. Here is a list of the parts ordered and the mods ready to go in. if anyone can think of anything else I should get or do please let me know? I am not going to do the differential now because of the $1500 extra cost, hopefully I dont regret that laterbut the svt trans only has 24,000 on it.
New 2004 Taurus engine
Weapon R headers
Spec Stage 1 Clutch
Brenspeed Power Tuner
svt fuel rail and taurus fuel rail brazed*
svt throttle body and taurus throttle body brazed*
*(being sent to Stazi to be brazed)
Steering gear and linkage Pump Engine Bracket (grinding)
4 New bolts for bracket
OIL PAN, Escape, Mariner, From 7/18/03 - 3.0L
OIL PICK-UP, Escape, Mariner - 3.0L 2001 - 2006
MANIFOLD GASKET, Escape, Mariner, 3.0L, Upper 2001 - 2004
Egr vacuum cntrl - Gasket
Throttle Body Gasket
Item: VALVE COVER GASKET, Right - 2.5L 1995 - 2000
Item: VALVE COVER GASKET, Left - 2.5L 1995 - 2000
5/8 connectors for egr tubing
(Using the svt valve covers so I need the svt 2.5 gaskets right?)

I have a couple questions after reading the new post by Todras that just went up?

I am not changing the cams and am keeping in the Taurus cams. So there is no reason for me to get new connecting rod bolts, rod bearings, timing seal and timing gaskets on the list right?

Also the SVT is a 2000 and the Taurus engine is a 2004 so
1. I need to have the fuel rails brazed correct?
2. I need to have the throttle body bracket brazed also correct?

Little confused on this after reading and just want to clarify.

As I understand it all I need to replace is the oil pan and pickup on the bottom end. So why would I need to replace rods bolts and bearings on a brand new engine?

You wouldn't

Ok cool thanks, do you know about these?
Also the SVT is a 2000 and the Taurus engine is a 2004 so
1. I need to have the fuel rails brazed correct?
2. I need to have the throttle body bracket brazed also correct?

Little confused on this after reading and just want to clarify.

If your using the 3L fuel rail and junk, I believe so. No idea on the TB.

I'm doing my 3L different from yours, so I'm not very educated on your version.

Reason im keeping the Taurus cams in is I think the car will be quicker on the street because the taurus cams reach peak horsepower and torque faster. I know I will probably not have as much peak horsepower as the svt cams.

Tasso, you wouldn't be Greek perhaps (you have the same name as me at first glance).