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[98redsvtturbo]

I have a 98 for contour svt im looking at doing my 3L swap here soon and i was wondering if there was a forum on the whole swap itself like how to do it? and also what problems will i run into?should i get a diffrent front axle or diff? im new to this and just want to read up before i do the swap so i know what i am doing. thanks guys.

[imadrid]

Hey here are a few links that will help you:

http://www.newcougar...s-answered.html

http://www.newcougar...l-swap-how.html

There are several build threads over on NECO and CEG you can browse


Here is a quote from terry about the diff:

Terry Haines, on 20 September 2010 - 07:34 AM, said:

I see more and more owners who go to a 3.0 conversions and do nothing to the trans.
This is outright nuts! And don't tell me you wont 'use' the new power of a 3.0...you know damm well you will!..Why blow the MTX75 after all your work on the engine conversion..makes no sense at all.
You should consider a Quaife/Torsen and at least a full inspection of your existing trans...anything else is a major risk. I understand that budget is always an issue but use your head!!..Want to pull that trans after all the work on a 3.0...not smart at all!!

Some people do use the stock diff, but it is a weak link in the transaxle and can be easily busted with the 3L if not driven correctly.

[Terry Haines]

..and in most cases first gear,with the stoc 4.06 final drive ratio becomes useless ,unless you just want to burn rubber.Many go with a 3.8 or 3.5 higher final drive conversion on the MTX75

[98redsvtturbo]

imadrid arent you the guy i met up at sonic the other night? i have the red contour.

Edited by 98redsvtturbo, 20 April 2011 - 11:39 PM.