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#1
01-13-2005, 01:04 AM
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aftermarket upgrades
I recently bought a 1997 Contour, 2.5L, V6, 5-Speed manual. I was wondering where to look online to find some good aftermarket upgrades. I am lookfing for both cosmetic and performance enhancements. I also want to ask if its possible to convert it into a rear wheel drive car? I have heard of people changing transmissions and axels out of bronco 2's and changing the joints to make them rear wheel. I didnt think this was possible. Just would like to know your thoughts. I am just starting to get really into cars, Ill try and help out as much as I can with others. Thanks for your time.
- - Deffcon_1 "For all things fallen something rises to take its place. We shall not have our places taken." 
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#2
01-13-2005, 11:04 AM
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The first place you should look is contour.org. Any info you need can be found there.
Are far as sites that sell parts; spmotorsports.com ctamotorsports.com batinc.net trubendz.com As far a switching to RWD, anything is possible with enough money, but to date, I've never heard of anyone doing it, especially with Bonco II parts. There is a fairly popular engine swap which uses the 3.0 short block from the Taurus/Sable/Escape.
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01-13-2005, 11:11 AM
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It is possible to swap over the Jaguar X-type bits or of the Mondeo/ Cosworth Escort awd system but Id say your looking at about $10,000 in parts, labor, and importing if your doing it from the UK.
Much is available for the 2.5L engine. A lot of people including myself have done 3.0L swaps which yield about 30 extra hp and tq, not to mention, a more reliable engine since it uses an extra oil passage. Arizona dyno chip makes a turbo kit for the car and Vortech makes a supercharger (which I dont recommend with its 100% failure rate). There are bodykits, etc available. Check out the duratec performance and aesthetics branch over on contour.org in the forums. Theres a thread stickied at the top regarding engine mods and aesthetics.
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 "The CEG Nazi" www.contour.org 1996 Ford Contour SE - Sold 3.0L V6 and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit 364 whp, 410 wtq @ 16 psi and only 4,700 rpms. 1999 Tropic Green SVT Contour - Bone stock and MINT
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#5
01-15-2005, 04:18 PM
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Go drive a 350 hp contour and let me know if you would rather have rwd.
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"The CEG Nazi" www.contour.org 1996 Ford Contour SE - Sold 3.0L V6 and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit 364 whp, 410 wtq @ 16 psi and only 4,700 rpms. 1999 Tropic Green SVT Contour - Bone stock and MINT
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