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Y/N: Is there a bottom end diff between SVT & SE? #843646 01/15/04 05:39 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 751 Morrisville, NC W weargle OP Veteran CEG\'er
OP weargle Veteran CEG\'er W Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 751 Morrisville, NC	I've searched, but didn't find out if there is any difference between bottom end of the engine between the SVT and the non-SVT V6? Whirling dervish of FFOG.

Re: Y/N: Is there a bottom end diff between SVT & SE? #843647 01/15/04 06:23 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 228 San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Cent... P pabloquintana CEG\'er
pabloquintana CEG\'er P Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 228 San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Cent...	Lots of. Look into the FAQ. Pablo Quintana 98 SE Sport Contour Honduras, Central America

Re: Y/N: Is there a bottom end diff between SVT & SE? #843648 01/15/04 07:00 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 313 Columbia, MD P phil_dup1 CEG\'er
phil_dup1 CEG\'er P Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 313 Columbia, MD	Actually, my search through the FAQ and past related discussions doesn't reveal any bottom end differences between SVT and SE. Note that by "bottom end" I mean (most) everything below the head: crankshaft, bearings, connecting rods, etc. One notable item: The SVT flywheel is lighter, though I don't necessarily consider this "bottom end", since it can be replaced without opening the crankcase. The compression ratio between SVT and SE is different, but I believe that's due to head differences, not piston differences. Can anyone confirm this? Of course, the SVT engine has significant top end differences (heads, intake) and the model gets lots of other upgrades (exhaust, suspension, the list goes on). Just my $0.02; my original interest in this topic was at one time to verify what was really different between the SVT and my lowly (but fun) GL V6. This is one of the better references on the topic: SVT vs. SE specs 1995 Contour GL V6 ATX T/C 1986 Mustang GT 5.0 2000 Windstar LX

Re: Y/N: Is there a bottom end diff between SVT & SE? #843649 01/15/04 07:07 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,166 Boston, MA Z zgendron_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
zgendron_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er Z Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,166 Boston, MA	Originally posted by phil: This is one of the better references on the topic: SVT vs. SE specs However, as stated before, there are some errors with this webpage. Click Here - Zack WANTED: T-Red HEATED Side Mirrors FOR SALE: 4 14" Alum Alloys and Nearly New Avid H4s Tires w/ Center Caps 2000 T-Red SVT 1995 LX V6 MTX (RIP)

Re: Y/N: Is there a bottom end diff between SVT & SE? #843650 01/15/04 07:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 313 Columbia, MD P phil_dup1 CEG\'er
phil_dup1 CEG\'er P Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 313 Columbia, MD	Zack - Thanks for the extra info. Though I didn't notice any bottom end differences in the corrections. Hmmm - now I'm curious - are there really any bottom end differences? Phil 1995 Contour GL V6 ATX T/C 1986 Mustang GT 5.0 2000 Windstar LX

Re: Y/N: Is there a bottom end diff between SVT & SE? #843651 01/15/04 07:56 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,854 Staten Island NY USA T TGO Hard-core CEG'er
TGO Hard-core CEG'er T Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,854 Staten Island NY USA	As far as I know there are no bottom end differences. Crank/block and rods are the same IIRC. I think the pistons are different but i could be wrong. Most of the differences are in the to pof the motor. 1999 Silver Frost SVT #609 of 2760 Quaife, lightened SVT Flywheel, SPEC stage II clutch, removed resonator, k&n drop in - various other goodies too.

Re: Y/N: Is there a bottom end diff between SVT & SE? #843652 01/15/04 08:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,325 San Diego S ScottK Hard-core CEG\'er
ScottK Hard-core CEG\'er S Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,325 San Diego	The SVT cranks are hand selected from regular production runs - ie they are the same but will have less tolerance variation than the general population . 97 Contour SE MTX K&N 3530, UR UDP, 19# Injectors, mystery mod, FMS wires, Fordchip.com chip, SVT: TB, Flywheel, clutch, exhaust 04 Grand Caravan SXT

Re: Y/N: Is there a bottom end diff between SVT & SE? #843653 01/15/04 09:49 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,087 Livonia, Michigan, USA B Bronco_WRX Hard-core CEG\'er
Bronco_WRX Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,087 Livonia, Michigan, USA	The only difference I know of are the pistons. The SVT's have domed pistons while the SE's have "flat top" pistons (not totally flat, though; they are just less domed). Matt 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX (WRB Stage 4+) Old Rides: 1999 Sil-Fro SVT Contour 3.0L with goodies (Totalled 6/21/06) 1988 Bronco II (Sold) You know you launch hard when you beat oncoming traffic through their own crosswalk lines.

Re: Y/N: Is there a bottom end diff between SVT & SE? #843654 01/15/04 10:53 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,173 SE Michigan M mavrock_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
mavrock_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er M Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,173 SE Michigan	Originally posted by Bronco_II: The only difference I know of are the pistons. The SVT's have domed pistons while the SE's have "flat top" pistons (not totally flat, though; they are just less domed). Same company made the pistons though. -Brian 2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 ATX - British Racing Green (two-tone) - 44,000+ miles Former owner of a black '99 SE Sport Duratec ATX - 107,000+ miles

Re: Y/N: Is there a bottom end diff between SVT & SE? #843655 01/16/04 03:13 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,621 New Jersey R R_G Hard-core CEG'er
R_G Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,621 New Jersey	Phil - good stuff you posted. Tnx! I am really impressed by 0-60: SVT: 7.9 sec. (officially)7.1 sec. (un-officially) V6 8.1 sec. (officially) 7.7 sec. (un-officially) ...that's thwe whole difference? Hmm.... MY CAR

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