1999 Contour SVT w/2005 Sable engine

Engine conversion from 2.5L SVT to 3.0L Sable engine. New engine is dyno tuned to 204HP/209TQ at the wheels. Video shows engine running, revving and idle quality (for those who can't seem to get theirs running right - This engine will purr all day long).

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Contour
• SVT
• Ford
• Duratec
• 3.0L

[BuckeyeSVT]

What's the point? Are you serious?...

How about a 60HP increase with proper tuning! No boost, no nitrous... All motor.

[seniorcat03]

props on the fab work...have you considered the hybrid swap? duratec 25 intake and heads but with 3L block since the 30 is just a stroked 25? again, nice clean swap!

[BuckeyeSVT]

That's old school, and besides the hybrids have less potential due to higher compression ratio than the full oval port 3.0L's. I built my first hybrid in 2001, it's still running strong - But that motor is done. Aside from bolt-on's there's not alot you can do. You can't boost a hybrid, or really juice it. And for how much power a normal oval port 3.0L makes vs. the hybrid - It's not worth it. It's an aesthetic choice at best. (That SVT look - sleeper).

[seniorcat03]

so if a Duratec 30 is 10:1 CR, wats the Duratec 25? so if you do a 3L swap you dont need to do the D25 intake swap with oval to split port conversion because they flow the same? wow interesting...im just curious but wouldnt the split port intake be preferred because its iron rather than plastic 3L intake for higher boost pressures?

[BuckeyeSVT]

If you do a Hybrid swap (2.5L heads on 3.0L block) you increase the CR to 11.25:1 - That's too high to do anything else to the motor. Someone should call Noble Industries than because all their 3.0L engines are all plastic intakes and they are almost all turbocharged (400HP+). The aluminum intake (where did you get iron from?) does not cool like the plastic - It saves weight and runs cooler. That's the benefits to running plastic vs aluminum.

[seniorcat03]

im confused lol...the Aluminum doesnt cool like the plastic intake or the other way around? Strictly speaking, is there any perf. difference between using a D30 with COP ignition over traditional coil pack/wires? My '01 SES Taurus with the D30 has a coil pack/wires; ive seen a '00 have the COP setup...

[BuckeyeSVT]

The aluminum SVT intake holds more heat than the plastic UIM. There are no performance benefits to running COP - It's just a cleaner engine compartment with no spark plug wires.

[mystiqueman366]

does anybody bother putting turbo's on stock 2.5 svt with 2.5 head and block?

[NitroGadvRules]

anyone try the newer vct 3.0 that makes 240+?

[docstruthers]

man these engines don't make much power do they!?

I want to do a hybrid. 3.0 short block with svt 2.5 heads and intake.

I have to keep the engine looking as stock as possible.

Some dude mentioned the 3.0 is just a stroked 2.5 but isn't it just bored NOT stroked. . . ?

thanks!

[Edwinene22]

Hi! I was thinking and I would like to ask u ! What about the transmission do I have to change some thing in my car or the new transmission it's gonna fit well without any change please answer me Asap please

[Edwinene22]

Hi!! I have a cougar 2000 and I want to install a 3.0 duratec engine do you think this is possible because both engines look like the same please let my know if u have a answer for me

[IknowMOREthanYOU69]

@SuperchargedStyle its cheaper to maintain, more reliable, parts are a dime a dozen, more power. how many svt contours do you see on the road and how many sables and tauruses do you see? they are both duratec motors, the svt as a more aggressive cam than the 3l though

[IknowMOREthanYOU69]

@REVs99. it doesnt bolt up to the transmission like the taurus/sable/escape 3l do

[curancho]

@BuckeyeSVT one question doing a 3l swap it just takes to swap engine??? and leave the rest of the parts the same?? cause I have an svt 2.5 andI want to know if I can put an escape 3l engine in it?? what are the mods needed to put a 3l in my SVT please

[REVs99]

any one trry a 3 l sho engine? ?

[svtcontour]

@BuckeyeSVT I know this post is a year old, but I wanted to add about the reliability. My Contour SVT is on its original engine and transmission (obviously I've changed clutches a few times) but I'm at nearly 420,000 KM which works out to about 260,000 miles so I will defend your claim for duratech reliability :)