cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
mmmmmm YES THEY DO!!!!!!!!
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The Contour is small enough that it doesn't need a full length console. No sense in being packed in there like sheep. The original cupholders were pretty disappointing. Besides the lower, smaller console of later years opens up the interior quite a bit. SVT leads the league hands down -- and with the cupholder insert, you can take a beverage anywhere.
That said, if Clayton wants an SE, it's all good. But elraido's right. The SVT rules the roost.
That said, if Clayton wants an SE, it's all good. But elraido's right. The SVT rules the roost.
elraido
I kant speel
The Contour is small enough that it doesn't need a full length console. No sense in being packed in there like sheep. The original cupholders were pretty disappointing. Besides the lower, smaller console of later years opens up the interior quite a bit. SVT leads the league hands down -- and with the cupholder insert, you can take a beverage anywhere.
That said, if Clayton wants an SE, it's all good. But elraido's right. The SVT rules the roost.
The SE is a good car. I loved mine that is for sure. If you do get one, upgrade the exhaust right away and upgrade the y-pipe right away, upgrade the rims and tires right away to 16's or even 17's. Then throw a turbo kit on it. :laugh:
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
Meh... I am thinking more about just throwing in a straight 3l and eventually turbo or supercharging that. I dont really want the hassle of doing a hybrid.
Redlineracer12
Addicted CEG'er
SVT definitely looks better, the headlights on the pre98 ruin it for me. The rest of the car I could deal with, but not those headlights :laugh:
Redlineracer12
Addicted CEG'er
Straight 3L is more of a hassle FYI
elraido
I kant speel
True. A straight 3L would be easier to install and the performance in the 1/4 mile is similar and it does make a better "DD". It is just nice to know that you have a cam that keeps making power past redline.
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
How often do I go past redline... Ummmm... Never. :laugh:
elraido
I kant speel
I know...me either. I need a chip!!!! Lame that the SE cams fall off after 5K RPM's though. Then again you do get a better low end band because of it
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
I found this sweet video of an SVT on youtube.
elraido
I kant speel
holy sweet baby peas is that sweeeeeet! :drool:
Redlineracer12
Addicted CEG'er
I will say it again, a straight swap is not necessarily easier :crazy: It requires just as much fabrication unless you buy a LIM from Nautilus.
You might change your mind on that if you had SVT cams and a chip, my 2.5 used to see 7400 before I put it in the Cougar
The cougar could do it too but the quiet (stock) exhaust ruins the experience for me :laugh:elraido
I kant speel
Is that for the fuel rail?
Redlineracer12
Addicted CEG'er
Fuel rail and EGR both need to be custom fabbed on the straight swaps. That's why keeping the split port UIM is preferred by a lot of people (even if it's not ideal for performance)
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
Hmmmm... Im thinking about taking a trip up to Thunder Bay one of these weekends.
elraido
I kant speel
Thunderbay?
cnewton44
Hard-core CEG'er
elraido
I kant speel
i know that, but why? :crazy:
Redlineracer12
Addicted CEG'er
Never been there, though when we go fishing up there it's the closest major city to the lake :laugh:
He wants to tour the factory where they made the subway cars for the Orange Line in Boston.
