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I know pricing has been brought up before, but I want to run some numbers specific to my idea. I'm considering snapping up a Contour if I find a clean rust-free V-6 with a blown engine. That cost is variable, of course, but how does this sound for a build:
$800 for solid engine with warranty from a local yard (that's correct for me here)
$200 for new gaskets and hardware
$600 for Torsen
$300 for chip/tuner
$300 for dyno-tune
That's $2200 without tranny work. How much is it (roughly) to get new shift forks and the like, and the LSD installed? How DIYable is that? Is Terry the better option? It's under $1000 for him to completely build a transaxle if I supply the LSD, right? That puts me at around $3k plus car and other mods. Sound feasible? If those numbers are close, I'll be hunting for the right chassis to make it happen.
Also, is there anything I should look for in a chassis to make the swap easier? I want a 4-bolt car with OBD-II, so that narrows it down.
EDIT: forgot fuel rail. Add $100 or so, right?
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I guess the sticky up top wasn't read, huh?! 
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Originally posted by Stazi:
I guess the sticky up top wasn't read, huh?!
Owned!
4 bolt LCA's plus obd 2....
96+ up to e0 SVTs.
You don't really need a dyno tune. If you call brenspeed he can hook you up.
Once I am totally done with a solid 3L NA tune. I may send it to brenspeed because his tune for a non-SVT duratec was a joke. There is so much more that needs to be changed to make it work. 
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Originally posted by Stazi:
I guess the sticky up top wasn't read, huh?!
Yeah I read it, where do you think I got my info? I was wondering if there was anything else to consider if I'm going to do this from scratch. I'd like to make it easy on myself by getting the best car/engine/etc.
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Consider a TH trans. Roughly $1400+ with LSD included. Prices may have changed since LSD prices went up I think. A warranty on an a 3L engine that's going into a Contour? 
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They said they'd do it. 1 year, unlimited miles and as long as you don't mod it internally or boost it the warranty is good.
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Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
They said they'd do it. 1 year, unlimited miles and as long as you don't mod it internally or boost it the warranty is good.
Waste. I'd rather replace the bearings and have my own "warranty"
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Originally posted by MapOfTazi ohhh right:
Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
They said they'd do it. 1 year, unlimited miles and as long as you don't mod it internally or boost it the warranty is good.
Waste. I'd rather replace the bearings and have my own "warranty"
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Well, I have considered building an engine for the experience. If I've never done it before, is this a good one to start with? I was thinking about a Miata instead, mostly because it's an easier in/out and it's easier to find a Miata with engine issues than a Contour.
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Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
Well, I have considered building an engine for the experience. If I've never done it before, is this a good one to start with? I was thinking about a Miata instead, mostly because it's an easier in/out and it's easier to find a Miata with engine issues than a Contour.
REALLY!?
Around here they are a dime a dozen! 
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