Power for SVT Countour

[Jason43]

I agree. If you want a drag car, the CSVT is not the car to use. It is without a doubt the worst car I have ever driven as far as off the line traction. From a roll is another story.

"so y cant a svt focus beat it?"

Because the CSVT is faster than the FSVT. Focus owners can flame on, but its true.

 

[wudekstyle]

Because the CSVT is faster than the FSVT. Focus owners can flame on, but its true.

:lol: :lol: :lol: I wasn't going to be the one to say it!!:beer:

 

[bullet 1]

what times are you guys with 2.5 motors running? And what do you have on the car? And i dont know if you guys handle better than us?????????

 

[SVTdubs]

oh we will definately out handle you, I will start the flame war on that! Me driving my CSVT and you driving your SVTF. Pro drivers, I dont know

 

[Jason43]

The quickest N/A 2.5 I believe is once again DemonSVT. IIRC, his most recent time was 14.5.

"And i dont know if you guys handle better than us?????????"

Handle, no. The FSVT is the best cornering car I've ever been in.

 

[95Mike]

Originally posted by bullet 1
what times are you guys with 2.5 motors running? And what do you have on the car? And i dont know if you guys handle better than us?????????

We can definately hold our own as far as sedans go, and a roadcourse race might be close, but the focus does have better suspension.

Power: We own the focus with our flat torque curve. The focus is rather peaky. :burn:

 

[chknhwk]

Which car is faster is BS if you don't preclude that with on the dragstrip or a road course. I've driven past several high horsepower RWD cars in my SVT Contour because it IS fast in the corners.
I didn't buy it for the drags though - that's where my Cobra comes in.

The SVT Contours are fast in the corners but the SVT Focus is sick!

RT: I've done the 3.0L conversion with headwork and full exhaust. I just ordered a chip through Streetflight and my friend is working on big bore butterflies - hopefully significantly cheaper than Sho Shops.

 

[Ryan]

I disagree about the CSVT from a roll, I've always thought it was pretty weak there. A SHO will kill a CSVT from a roll (stock v stock)

 

[99toursvt]

contour svts are NOT quarter mile cars....end of story

 

[The BigSHO]

I agree that CSVT is not a quarter miler. Neither is the SHO. You can spend tons of money on both and the results will be lame. Neither mods well and I tell all to save their money.

 

[NastySVT]

man if csvt's were rear wheel drive i would own one right now w/out a doubt, the only draw back to these cars is the fwd, and limited modification capabilities... i love the look, but wish they had better upgrade abilities... anyone heard of running 12's????

 

[Ryan]

no 12s yet, but DemonSVT ran a 13.94 all motor (straight 3.0L) 12s will be hard, but I'm sure some turbo 3.0L or a built 3.0L with gogo juice will hit 12.9Xs within a year

Originally posted by gsx2hot4u
man if csvt's were rear wheel drive i would own one right now w/out a doubt, the only draw back to these cars is the fwd, and limited modification capabilities... i love the look, but wish they had better upgrade abilities... anyone heard of running 12's????

 

[beyondloadedSE]

Originally posted by gsx2hot4u
man if csvt's were rear wheel drive i would own one right now w/out a doubt, the only draw back to these cars is the fwd, and limited modification capabilities... i love the look, but wish they had better upgrade abilities... anyone heard of running 12's????

the modification possibilities are getting better though. We now have a turbo kit which many people including myself are running. Apparently we have some cams now too, although nobody has bought them yet and there has been to debate whether they are good grind or not. And I see 12s being broken into in the near future.

 

[2000 SVTContour]

speaking of traction, and getting the power to wheels...any luck with the Quaife limited slip differential for the CSVT? I know that the SRT-4 had a huge improvement and it was well received when it was included as standard equip for '04...no more wheel hop!!!.

 

[Ryan]

I don't know if you gain a whole lot with straight line traction with the Quaife. I've noticed a worlds difference around corners though!

It does strengthen the tranny which always for a harder launch

 

[chknhwk]

I love my Quaife. Straight line acceleration you can't really put a whole lot down due to the FWD suspension design limitations but I have put down several 2.20 60' times at the track.
Now in turns I love putting the power down WAY before the apex and pulling myself out of turns.