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Originally posted by ZetecRacing:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Duratecs, just like zetecs, if properly cared for are not unreliable.
Still drunk?
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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lol... I was kind of wondering that myself like if you could upgrade the liter to 2.5 maybe or 3.0... that would be sweet, but would require 4 big cylinders!  haha STeve
Steven. L. Benthal Jr.
98 Mystique: Meshed Grille & Pioneer Sound System
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There was a drag car on history channel, guy is supposed to be making the new generation of drag cars. Small cars, with big 4cyl, turbos and COMPUTER CONTROLLED IGNITION/FUEL (not currently allowed in pro drag). He had a 4.8L 4cyl,,, whole car, ready for strip for only $100k.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Nah, I hear alot more problems with Duratec's than Zetecs...
Moosing, Water Pump, some problem where it dont perform well in rain, so on...
Former owner of a 1995 Ford Contour GL w/ 2.0L ATX
Proud owner of a 2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L V6 Vulcan 
--Looking for Commodore stuff (Drives, Units, Amiga, games, etc)If anyone has any of this laying around and wants it gone, lemme know --
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We could use the SVVF's head couldn't we??
Or what about adjustable time grear for VCT on the intake side??
....Brad
Your mom thinks I'm hot!! But my wife rocks!!
99 Mestique Zetec ATX, 96 4Runner 5speed
Mods? Um gotem.
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I wonder who on CEG has the best Zetec contour...
Former owner of a 1995 Ford Contour GL w/ 2.0L ATX
Proud owner of a 2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L V6 Vulcan
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Originally posted by ContourKev:
I wonder who on CEG has the best Zetec contour...
Me! (I wish)
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Originally posted by ContourKev:
Nah, I hear alot more problems with Duratec's than Zetecs...
Moosing, Water Pump, some problem where it dont perform well in rain, so on...
Not true, nope, and nu uh. I had more problems with my Zetec, it always wanted to crash. 
Seriously though, Kremi is right; if it's properly maintained, it'll run for a long time.
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Originally posted by D Davis:
Originally posted by ContourKev:
I wonder who on CEG has the best Zetec contour...
Me! (I wish)
When its all put back together, its between you are Loco, with me placing 3rd (maybe).
Frank McCoy aka Mod-deth aka Mid Life Crisis aka SVT Doood aka mcgainer is a SCAM ARTIST
Pre98 Zetec - Some Mods
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Originally posted by SleeperZ:
Originally posted by D Davis:
Originally posted by ContourKev:
I wonder who on CEG has the best Zetec contour...
Me! (I wish)
When its all put back together, its between you are Loco, with me placing 3rd (maybe).
 Got some more mods coming.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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