Featuring an exact 200 HP factory rating, this Ford Contour SVT 2.5L Remanufactured Engine restores benchmark front-wheel-drive performance. Production technicians line-hone aluminum block casting 152 to secure crankshaft journal concentricity across the engine bay envelope. This 2.5L 6-Cylinder 24-Valve DOHC engine requires verified oil gallery priming prior to initial ignition fire to protect aggressive high-lift camshaft lobes from premature wear.

Die-cast aluminum block casting 152 houses centrifugally cast iron cylinder liners and a micro-polished forged steel crankshaft with 0.0003in journal runout. Dual overhead camshaft aluminum cylinder heads feature revised conical valve springs, extrude-honed intake ports, and twenty-four valves. Hypereutectic pistons ride on high-strength connecting rods over tri-metal rod bearings. The crated assembly registers 252 lbs with crated envelope dimensions of 36in length by 36in width by 36in height and holds 5.8 quarts oil.

Key Features of Ford SVT 2.5L

Performance vehicle owners buy Ford SVT 2.5L remanufactured engine assemblies to restore peak factory horsepower and smooth idle stability. Technicians install this remanufactured 2.5L long block replacement to eliminate bottom-end bearing wear and valvetrain tick.

- Aluminum block casting 152 receives precision CNC deck milling to secure multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets.
- Micro-polished crankshaft journals hold 0.0003in TIR to withstand repeated 7,000 RPM rev-limiter excursions.
- Final-edition SVT camshafts undergo laser profile scanning to verify aggressive 200 HP lift curves.
- Extrude-honed cylinder head ports receive three-angle valve seat cutting to hold 0.001in valve runout.
- Tri-metal rod bearings maintain 0.0012in oil clearance to protect rod journals under high g-force cornering.
- Plateau cylinder honing creates an optimal crosshatch pattern that seats moly rings within 500 miles.
- Threaded brass oil gallery plugs replace standard press fittings to safeguard oil pressure under track conditions.

Dyno Load Precision Machining Tolerances

Dynamometer testing confirms 200 HP at 6,625 RPM alongside 169 ft-lbs shaft torque at 5,625 RPM on our computer testing cell. Machine shop inspectors verify crankshaft journal runout below 0.0003in TIR while rod bearing oil clearance measures 0.0012in. CNC cylinder bore honing holds piston-to-bore clearance at 0.0012in to prevent cold piston slap. Operating engine oil pressure sustains 60 PSI at 3,000 RPM with engine coolant stabilized at 195°F. Individual cylinder compression gauges verify balanced readings between 185 PSI and 190 PSI across all six cylinders.

Vehicle Fitment Drivetrain Guide

This remanufactured engine fits 2000 Ford Contour SVT performance sedans equipped with the 2.5L 2544cc Duratec 25 SVT V6 Engine VIN Code G and returnless fuel systems. It mates exclusively with the MTX-75 5-Speed Manual front-wheel-drive transaxle. This long block does not fit earlier return-style fuel system 1997 to 1998 SVT models, standard 170 HP base Contour 2.5L engines, automatic transaxles, or 3.0L Taurus platforms.

Installation Protocol Service Requirements

Inspect returnless fuel rail pulse dampers and replace degraded front subframe torque strut mounts prior to bolting the long block onto the chassis subframe. Never operate this naturally aspirated high-output engine in forced-induction drag projects without secondary crankcase evacuation systems. Mechanics must clean intake runner control butterflies before initial start.

- Pressure-prime internal oil passages with 5W-30 synthetic motor oil before starter engagement to protect camshaft journals.
- Drain break-in motor oil and install a high-micron oil filter at 500 miles.
- Inspect primary timing chain tensioners and check water pump drive belts at 3,000 miles.

Warranty Terms Core Return Policy

Our standard 3-Year Unlimited-Mile warranty safeguards internal long block components and machine shop labor against defects. We arrange free prepaid freight collection for your old engine core within a 30-day window. The crated shipment contains the assembled long block core, pre-installed timing components, oil pan, and valve covers.