Ford Contour V-6 (non-SVT)

[ewchance]

Forgot to search!!!

Sorry!

Even after reading those posts, it still doesn't tell me why the NON-SVT Contour from 1998+ isn't classified. You would think it would be in IT-S. I would think that would be more competitve. But anyways... I don't want to...

Thanks!

[iambhooper]

maybe no one has asked for it to be clasified. if no one asks for it, no one knows about it.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Correct, You want the Contour classed, request it using the VTS form on the SCCA site. 170hp IIRC? Figure about 2605lbs in ITS. Pretty light with good power.

In the SVT, Not sure that it's considered incompetitive as I don't think anyone has built one. 2590lbs in ITR is REALLY light compared to other cars. If it can make 25% over stock, it has potential.

[jimbbski]

Since I own a SVT Contour I know that the 25% factor will be hard to meet. Ford did a good job in getting 200 HP out of the 2.5L V-6. The only area where you can make a major improvement is in the exhaust. But not 50 hp worth!
Most owners of street SVT's who are after more power do a 3.0L conversion.

[cjb25hs]

Since I own a SVT Contour I know that the 25% factor will be hard to meet. Ford did a good job in getting 200 HP out of the 2.5L V-6. The only area where you can make a major improvement is in the exhaust. But not 50 hp worth!
Most owners of street SVT's who are after more power do a 3.0L conversion.

Well here is a thought and something I have always thought was a good idea. The SVT should be a ITS car and the regular V6 Contour an A car. Sure it would be heavy but I bet it would be fun! Stock the curb weight is around 2800lbs. In comparison in ITA the Mazda 2.3 4 cylinder is classed with 156/153 HP/TQ at 2840lbs versus the stock Contours 170/163 HP/TQ. So you class it heavy and put a restrictor on it.

[Super Swift]

The 1995 Contour V-6 (non-SVT) is already classified @ 2665lbs in ITS...

No need to request anything... The car has been classed for years.

[ewchance]

The 1995 Contour V-6 (non-SVT) is already classified @ 2665lbs in ITS...

No need to request anything... The car has been classed for years.

I know.... That is why I specifically asked why ONLY the 1995 was classified.... lol

My question was why the later models (specifically 1998+) Non-SVT's are NOT classified.

So, I guess the question is. Would it be best to just request the later non-SVTs to be classified, or to also request the non-SVT's be moved to IT-A .. hahaha