Mordecai Ben Israel Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Hello everyone, I bought my svt about a month ago, just too find out that my engine is locked up. So I was wondering is better to replace the 2.5, rebuild it or swap a 3.0l in it? I just want to know which is the best option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeSVT Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Honestly that's up to you. Unfortunately most of the 3.0L's are high in mileage anymore so a used engine is probably out of the question when it comes to 3.0L's. Depending on your area, you may be able to find a lower mile SVT engine (I found a 63K used 2.5L SVT (VIN G) engine in MN for $850). So the choice is yours to make, you can also go re-manufactured - But beware the cost will be substantial for the engine but everything will be refreshed and have a warranty on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordecai Ben Israel Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 Yes I noticed that a lot of the 3.0l are high mileage. But I was thinking of rebuilding the engine. If I rebuild the engine what upgrades do you think I need to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeSVT Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Upgrades? Honestly aside from a metal impeller water pump - There aren't many worthwhile upgrades for these engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordecai Ben Israel Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 I have been doing a little shopping around and it looks like is going to be $4000-4500 to rebuild the motor. I haven’t priced getting my wiring harness Refurbished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeSVT Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Rebuilding normally does not cost that much, I've built forged engines for less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordecai Ben Israel Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Yea I’m shopping around to find something cheaper but it is not looking too good. But I did have a guy tell me he did not know if he could rebuild it because all he had was stock internals from the regular 2.5 durtex. Only thing with that one was I wasn’t sure if the internals are the same from the regular 2.5 to the svt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeSVT Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 The internals are different on the SVT 2.5L Duratec engines. They have different pistons which give it the higher compression ratio that leads to better HP (170HP vs 195HP). Again, buy a good used instead of rebuilding if your choices are that poor. -Dominic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordecai Ben Israel Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 https://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-Ford-Contour-SVT-2-5-Engine-New-Reman-OEM-Replacement/262485628098?hash=item3d1d5cd4c2:g:QIkAAOSwmtJXYfJD I found this motor this has been the best thing that I have seen thus so far. What do y’all think about this deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeSVT Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Well, that's one route. The price isn't bad, as long as they stand behind it after installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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