View Full Version : My Ford Contour SVT 0532
qbcsvt
09-09-2010, 08:56 PM
Figured I would add some love to the Ford Section.
1999 Ford Contour SVT #0532 (out of 2760 built that year)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb242/qbshurafa/TSTraction/Feb09TurboInstall178.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb242/qbshurafa/TSTraction/Feb09TurboInstall176-1.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb242/qbshurafa/TSTraction/BrooklynTNG034Fixed.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb242/qbshurafa/TSTraction/Feb09TurboInstalled011.jpg
Mods Include a lot more than Im about to say:
Engine:
04 Ford Taurus 3L Duratec Engine port matched to Stock SVT Intake manifold system
Sho-Source Big Bore Lower Intake Manifold
Extrude Honed Upper intake Manifold
SVT Cams
Weapon R SS headers
Nautilus Performance Stage 3 Custom Turbo Kit
Garrett T3/T4 Turbo
Tial BOV, Knockoff Tial Wastegate
Lightning/Cobra MAF
etc.....
Drivetrain:
Torsen T2 ATB Diff
Focus SVT Shift Tower
Drive shaft shop half shafts/axles
Spec Lightened FW
Spec stage 3+ Clutch
etc...
Suspension/Brakes:
Koni Yellows
Ground Contols
BAT Rear Subframe
BAT Rear Sway Bar
Stazi Endlinks
Redcoat Raceworks Tubular Control Arms
TrueForged Subframe Connectors
Kyowa 18" Custom Painted
OMP FSTB
Rawburt RSTB
Baer 13" Track kit w/ PBR Calibers
Baer 2 pc rotors
etc...
Aesthetics/Electronics:
Carbon Cowl Hood
Carbon Nascar Style Trunk
Carbon Engine Cover
Stazi Mesh all around
ParkedCar (mike at VFXCUSTOM.com) Stamped* Vinyl/Decals
OMP Racing Seats, 4pt Harness, Steering wheel
NRG Hub and quick release
Candy Red PC Valve Covers
Autometer Nexus Oil, Boost PSI, Water Temp, AEM WB Gauges
etc.
Enjoy. If anyone needs help with a V6 Contour. I can always try to answer a question. Almost all the work done by myself.
PS: Car is currently Completely Stripped of everything for paint.
- amyn
jpalamar
09-10-2010, 06:42 AM
Yellow headlights with HID fogs look dumb. Make them match.
JSpecV03
09-11-2010, 01:38 AM
wow...i havent seen one of these in a long time. bravo on a job well done my friend. def liking that fact its boosted. how much power dose this make?
TalonTsi97
09-11-2010, 01:54 AM
Props on the work and time invested, i like seeing odd ball cars built up.
Recommendations are to spray the mesh grills black in the front or gunmetal, & cleaning the engine bay
jesse096
09-11-2010, 08:19 AM
Car looks sweet, one of the better looking escorts I've seen!
Yellow headlights with HID fogs look dumb. Make them match.
I think he just has his marker lights on...
-Jesse
Honest_Bob
09-11-2010, 05:08 PM
Very nice, there was a nasty sounding one of these that used to run around where I grew up.
I feel bad for you that you live in a neighborhood where you have to boot your own car. :o
shanepa
09-11-2010, 06:06 PM
looks good I am also a fan of the unique cars
OutToWinPAHC
09-11-2010, 06:26 PM
Holy silicone, so many bends, but so cool
allan18661
09-11-2010, 08:04 PM
what size turbo is that.
HickRocket1258
09-13-2010, 10:39 AM
Nice job on the work. Looks clean for one of them.
qbcsvt
09-17-2010, 04:50 AM
Car looks sweet, one of the better looking escorts I've seen!
I think he just has his marker lights on...
-Jesse
^ Correct. Signal lights were on and my point and shoot took it to another level. Headlights will have Retro fitted projectors in the future and I dont care much about cleaning up the hazed headlights atm. Also have new headlights ready to do the retro when I feel like it.
Also the car is NOT an Escort or Taurus. Although I get that a lot :lol:
Turbo is Garrett T3/T4 60 Trim .63 AR
Car was never dynoed as I never really tuned it. I got a basic tune uploaded so it runs safely. Power will be between 350-400 FWHP with no traction = Bad Move. I am hoping to work with some suspension geometry experts to build some sort of traction bar to put the power to the ground. Unfortunately, Contours have never seen 12 sec on the strip. Im hoping with the power and time I put into the suspension/traction. I will be able to do that. Although, it is not something I care for much. This car is now just becoming a good looking and fun Highway car. My first car that I spent my life savings on! Still my love but now I know that its not worth trying to get more out of it cause its not going to perform.
I dont trust leaving my car ANYWHERE without a boot, alarm, brake lock, energy forcefield, etc.. That is in front of a friends house.
Car is currently stripped (no drive/powertrain, doors, hood/Trunk, etc) and will be painted either Flat/Matte White or a custom white, Looks Glossy and Flat at the same time. Dont know when I am going to do this tho :(
Thanks for the comments
- amyn
jesse096
09-17-2010, 12:18 PM
Whoops, must've been late when I posted that :lol:
-Jesse
gotvtec?
09-17-2010, 12:23 PM
Nice build man i love it but how do u have headers and a turbo?
qbcsvt
09-17-2010, 03:36 PM
Engine is a V6. Headers > Y-Pipe which becomes the up-pipe into the turbine housing of the turbo > out of the exhaust side of the turbo down pipe routed with a re-circulated wastegate into the exhaust.
This can techinically can be done with an Inline engine but I dont think any performance gains would be there. Usually there is a turbo manifold, Like my MR2.
- amyn
ambitiousCK
09-17-2010, 04:26 PM
not what i was expecting...cool car man
Qwibby
09-17-2010, 06:10 PM
not what i was expecting...cool car man
my thoughts exactly
Cardriverx
09-20-2010, 01:02 PM
Nice! I came really close to buying a SVT countour before I got the Saab. The place selling it advertized it as having a new clutch, and when I went to test drive, they said oh we havent gotten around to doing the clutch yet :(. Oh well haha.
DigitalSlacker
09-27-2010, 05:55 PM
Nice,
Too bad the traction sucks! I may go 3L if the 2.5 ever gives up.
qbcsvt
09-28-2010, 01:21 AM
^ your car is kick ass! with a 3L you should be ok with traction. Anymore power adders and you are a waste under 3rd gear. Once I get the car painted and back up I will see if I can work with some sort of suspension engineer for a traction bar or something....
- amyn
qbcsvt
12-01-2010, 05:31 AM
Car is at the Shop now! Doing some custom things here and there. Getting the body work completed so I can spray this sucka! Takin my time as I have no place to put it once it comes out of the shop as well as I would prefer it be done after the winter. Pictures will be put up as I get a decent amount of progress to post.
- amyn
DexterZX2
12-01-2010, 01:20 PM
Love the SVT Contour. I almost bought one before I found my IS300. Having a boosted SVT is even better, nice work.
Erik@R/TTuning
12-01-2010, 02:05 PM
Cool cars. You rarely see them mentioned anymore. Keep it clean! :)
qbcsvt
12-01-2010, 05:39 PM
Gonna go a bit more wild with the choice of color for paint. I want something that will catch someones eyes but be normal at the same time.
Engine bay is going to be a chameleon color and the outside is gonna be a custom white pearl.
I really cant wait to get it back up and runnin and put my car back together!
- amyn
DexterZX2
12-06-2010, 11:11 AM
Gonna go a bit more wild with the choice of color for paint. I want something that will catch someones eyes but be normal at the same time.
Engine bay is going to be a chameleon color and the outside is gonna be a custom white pearl.
I really cant wait to get it back up and runnin and put my car back together!
- amyn
I hear ya on wanting to get the car back on the road. I've been wanting to get my Escort finished for a while now. Finding time to work on it when I work 7 days a week sucks though. Good luck though.
P.S. That color choice sounds good. Wouldn't mind seeing that after it's done if you go that direction.
qbcsvt
12-25-2010, 08:46 AM
^ will keep everyone updated as I feel the updates are worth it... Right now I am working on reinforcing the front/back end so I can put tow hooks through the bumper. It will only take a good 2 days to get all the body work done. I am just not planning on doing that myself this time. Leaving it to the pro's and Ill just prep it afterward. When the shop wants the car out they will make time to do it, LOL...
- amyn
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