Turbonator---Worth the 130

[pre98zetec]

Originally Posted by beyondloadedSE

Actually, Im going to disagree. The CD4E is a slushbox imho. The zetec mtx is almost as fast as the duratec atx. And btw, even with hectors sc on his zetec atx, it still ran 17s.

we all know the CD4E is junk, hectors car with a MTX it would be a good solid 15 second car.

Hectors car ran 16.1 btw

When he said slushbox zetec, I hadn't read it enough to figure that he was probably talking about a ATX zetec, not a zetec in general.

[LukeContour]

i found a site that sells the engine either the 2.5 l or the 3.0 liter for around 3 grand would that make sense to just replace the zetec?

[pre98zetec]

Originally Posted by LukeContour

i found a site that sells the engine either the 2.5 l or the 3.0 liter for around 3 grand would that make sense to just replace the zetec?

might as well buy a new car then, you'd need a new tranny, ecu, subframe, exhaust assembly, way more work then anything, find a older 96-97 SE and put a 3.0L in it

[beyondloadedSE]

Originally Posted by LukeContour

i found a site that sells the engine either the 2.5 l or the 3.0 liter for around 3 grand would that make sense to just replace the zetec?

You can pick up a 3.0L for like $600.

But yeah, sk8ter is right. Youll have to replace the subframe, tranny, axles, wiring, etc, etc. Its just cheaper to buy a car already. If you want me to find you the list and the cost of everything that it entitles, i will. Its been posted on contour.org numerous times with people with the same question.

[LukeContour]

Yeah i really like my car it looks great... i really dont want a new car at this time so if you could find that list and link it or w/e that would be a great help thanks

[LukeContour]

im just one of those people that once i start something i finish it i dont give up

[beyondloadedSE]

Originally Posted by LukeContour

Yeah i really like my car it looks great... i really dont want a new car at this time so if you could find that list and link it or w/e that would be a great help thanks

Used 2.5L or 3.0L Duratec Engine ~$600
All new wiring harnesses ~ $1400
MTX75 Transmission $1600?new $~700used
Clutch Disc $100.21 Plate $103.20 F7RZ-7550-AA & F7RZ-7563-AA
Clutch Slave cylinder $73.84
Flywheel $94.48
Left half shaft $150?
Right jack shaft $50?
Clutch Master Cylinder $29.19
Clutch Pedal Assembly $178.62 F7RZ-2455-AA
Clutch Hydraulic line upper $15
Clutch Hydraulic line lower $15
Clutch fluid supply line $5
Mount-fender side $85.22
Mount-tranny side-left $41.25
Mount-tranny side-right $40
Mount-cross member side-right $36.97
Shift Tower Assembly $72.97 XS8Z-7210-BB
Shift boot $29 regular $99 leather
Bolts- Clutch to flywheel $2
Friction Modifier $3.60 XL-3
Crossmember $450
Shift cables $45
3 quarts Mobil 1 synthetic ATF $15
Vehicle Speed Sensor-mtx $50
134Kohm resistor $1 Radio Shack

For a nice grand total of.....$5356.55 just from this list. Your still going to need a pcm thats out of a car with a 2.5L MTX. If you went with the used tranny and regular shift boot your still looking at about $4386.55. Of course, this assumes your doing all the work yourself too, you have all the tools required, and you dont need anymore misc parts that werent listed above.

[Jason43]

I think if thats the route you want to take, it'd be better to buy a 2.5 car with a blown engine(should be dirt cheap, sub-$1000 area) and pic up a lightly used duratec 3.0($500-$600). You could transfer all the v6 parts over to the I4 car.