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- Joined
- February 20, 2001
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- City, State
- Flint, Midland, Ann Arbor, Alpena; all in Michigan
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 98 Contour SVT
For those of you who don't know me, I used to have a 95 EB with TT, add-a-leaf, shackle and body lift, running 33" cooper STTs, Safari AWRs or occasionally 33" TSLs. It was an awesome ride, but I was ready for a change and a new build.
The day I sold it
I also had a 1974 CJ5 built for mud and rocks, but the wheelbase was too small for my wheeling style. Specs were AMC 360, Ford T18 trans, D20 case, 35" SXs
I got bored and sold them both.
Now onto what I currently Own
Next I bought a 1998 Contour SVT, stock is 200 hp, 160 lb torque, 2.5L V6, 24 valve high compression. This was no where near enough for me. So I swapped in a 3L V6, 24 valve from a 01 sable with 14K miles... Stock motor specs are 200 hp, 200 lb of torque. As of rigt now, the specs are....
-3l swap
-Vortech Supercharger (w/ both 3.33" & 3.125" pulleys)
-SAAB intercooler mounted above drivers wheelwell
-Quafe Limited Slip
-Cosworth race trans. I had the parts shipped from Europe. These are some of the same tranny parts used in the Focus RS rallye car
-17" Enkei RS5 rims with z rated Kuhmo ECSTA 712 tires for summer
-16" Stock rims with blizzacks for winter
-Labtronics Water Injection.
-Brembo brake rotors (plated & cross drilled)
-KVR Carbon pads
-Eibach Springs
-B&M Shifter
-Taylor wires
-NGK TR55 & TR6 plugs
-Taylor Battery relocation kit
-OMP Cast Aluminum pedals
-Autometer Phantom Gauges
-Vibrant Type-V canister muffles (w/ silencers)
-All Cats & resonators have been removed
-Energy Suspension Motor mount insert
Stuff I have, but not installed:
Aussie sway bar
65mm Throttle body
39lb injectors & connectors (new style)
Mondeo side markers
And some other odd & ends.
Best Dyno pull to date has been 323.4fwhp with 218ft-lbs of torque at the wheels, but this was without the 3L and intercooler. The added displacement should allow the SC to perform much better. I'm hoping for 375 hp and 235 lb torque at the wheels.
Yes, it is the ultimate sleeper.... My roomate with a 02 Camaro SS and exhaust mods won't go to the track with me anymore.
Next toy is a 1988 Toyota pickup. I bought it because it was cheap and fun for offroading. Plus I can beat the piss out of it and drive it home. It is my DD in the winter.
No lift, no flex, 176K miles, V6, 5 speed, hacked fenders and 33"s
The next big project is a Jeep Cj8 that I picked up about 2 months ago. It will be a trailer rig for rocks... I only have about 40-50 hours into the frameoff build, but it's going smooth. Specs are;
-carbed SBC 350
-TH400 trans and np203 case
-AA dual cases with twinstick D300
-fullwidth 14 bolt rear, welded, 10 bolt front, open, with 4.11 gears
-beadlocked 38" TSL SXs
The day I brought it home. My workspace is 3 hours away from where I go to school, so its a weekend only project, which really sucks....
The floorboards were shot since the owner put carpet in the cab and let it sit outside for 6 years without doors... so I had to rebuild the tub body mounts and the floorpan. I decided to bevel the rockers 4" up and 6" toward the cab for more rocker clearance.
And thats where the project sits until I get up there over thanksgiving break to start making a tube frame.
Then last week and family friend gave me a good deal on a early 60s scout 80 project. It is the perfect start for a buggy project since the tub and frame are both in good condition, or at least easily repairable. I am going to try to pass the eal on to anyone, buy it all for $200 or I'l wait until next summer to build it with a lightweight yota drivetrain.
The best part is I'm only 21
All projects are funded without mommy and daddy's help, thanks to Kettering University's co-op program. [insert plug here] Kettering allows you to get a great automotive engineering degree and paid work experience at the same time! [/end plug]
So, what do you think??
The day I sold it
I also had a 1974 CJ5 built for mud and rocks, but the wheelbase was too small for my wheeling style. Specs were AMC 360, Ford T18 trans, D20 case, 35" SXs
I got bored and sold them both.
Now onto what I currently Own
Next I bought a 1998 Contour SVT, stock is 200 hp, 160 lb torque, 2.5L V6, 24 valve high compression. This was no where near enough for me. So I swapped in a 3L V6, 24 valve from a 01 sable with 14K miles... Stock motor specs are 200 hp, 200 lb of torque. As of rigt now, the specs are....
-3l swap
-Vortech Supercharger (w/ both 3.33" & 3.125" pulleys)
-SAAB intercooler mounted above drivers wheelwell
-Quafe Limited Slip
-Cosworth race trans. I had the parts shipped from Europe. These are some of the same tranny parts used in the Focus RS rallye car
-17" Enkei RS5 rims with z rated Kuhmo ECSTA 712 tires for summer
-16" Stock rims with blizzacks for winter
-Labtronics Water Injection.
-Brembo brake rotors (plated & cross drilled)
-KVR Carbon pads
-Eibach Springs
-B&M Shifter
-Taylor wires
-NGK TR55 & TR6 plugs
-Taylor Battery relocation kit
-OMP Cast Aluminum pedals
-Autometer Phantom Gauges
-Vibrant Type-V canister muffles (w/ silencers)
-All Cats & resonators have been removed
-Energy Suspension Motor mount insert
Stuff I have, but not installed:
Aussie sway bar
65mm Throttle body
39lb injectors & connectors (new style)
Mondeo side markers
And some other odd & ends.
Best Dyno pull to date has been 323.4fwhp with 218ft-lbs of torque at the wheels, but this was without the 3L and intercooler. The added displacement should allow the SC to perform much better. I'm hoping for 375 hp and 235 lb torque at the wheels.
Yes, it is the ultimate sleeper.... My roomate with a 02 Camaro SS and exhaust mods won't go to the track with me anymore.
Next toy is a 1988 Toyota pickup. I bought it because it was cheap and fun for offroading. Plus I can beat the piss out of it and drive it home. It is my DD in the winter.
No lift, no flex, 176K miles, V6, 5 speed, hacked fenders and 33"s
The next big project is a Jeep Cj8 that I picked up about 2 months ago. It will be a trailer rig for rocks... I only have about 40-50 hours into the frameoff build, but it's going smooth. Specs are;
-carbed SBC 350
-TH400 trans and np203 case
-AA dual cases with twinstick D300
-fullwidth 14 bolt rear, welded, 10 bolt front, open, with 4.11 gears
-beadlocked 38" TSL SXs
The day I brought it home. My workspace is 3 hours away from where I go to school, so its a weekend only project, which really sucks....
The floorboards were shot since the owner put carpet in the cab and let it sit outside for 6 years without doors... so I had to rebuild the tub body mounts and the floorpan. I decided to bevel the rockers 4" up and 6" toward the cab for more rocker clearance.
And thats where the project sits until I get up there over thanksgiving break to start making a tube frame.
Then last week and family friend gave me a good deal on a early 60s scout 80 project. It is the perfect start for a buggy project since the tub and frame are both in good condition, or at least easily repairable. I am going to try to pass the eal on to anyone, buy it all for $200 or I'l wait until next summer to build it with a lightweight yota drivetrain.
The best part is I'm only 21
All projects are funded without mommy and daddy's help, thanks to Kettering University's co-op program. [insert plug here] Kettering allows you to get a great automotive engineering degree and paid work experience at the same time! [/end plug]So, what do you think??
