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Old September 17th, 2008, 01:24 AM   #1
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couple questions


Is a windstar swap worth it? Also i have an 02 with 71,000 miles. U guys think itd be ok to go all out with it? its in great shape. Havent had any problems with it and ive had it since 64,000. I have dual exhaust, intake and 3.73s. Any comments?
 

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Old September 17th, 2008, 01:41 AM   #2
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windstar is a great upgrade and you should be fine with your engine unless you really pound it.
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Old September 17th, 2008, 01:57 AM   #3
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i just cracked 145K on my 00' V6 and its doing pretty good
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Old September 17th, 2008, 09:26 AM   #4
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^im scared to get there but the engine hasnt been acting up at all and im at 111k
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Old September 17th, 2008, 10:20 AM   #5
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I just ordered a Windstar kit from VAP last week...cant wait to get it and test it out. I got my 2000 v6 my sophomore year in highschool @68,000 and change...now im in my junior year of college and I have 80,015 on it. So I havent put hardly any miles on it.
 
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I just ordered a Windstar kit from VAP last week...cant wait to get it and test it out. I got my 2000 v6 my sophomore year in highschool @68,000 and change...now im in my junior year of college and I have 80,015 on it. So I havent put hardly any miles on it.

wow... guess u dont drive much, or far. Got my 03 v6 mustang when I was a junior in high school at 41 thousand now I have 97 thousand and I'm a freshman in college...ugh
 
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Ha nah I didnt drive far at all, almost all of the miles I put on are to and from school and to and from the paintball field.
 
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thanks guys. If i decide to go with a super charger, will longtubes be fine? Or should i stay with the shortys?
 
Old September 17th, 2008, 03:14 PM   #9
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^^ Long tubes with an x or h pipe will help
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Old September 17th, 2008, 03:44 PM   #10
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i have 130,000 on mine and i still red line mine at least once a week usually more and my motor is holding up just great.
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^ cant be good for the long run.
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Old September 18th, 2008, 12:45 AM   #12
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Anyone know the price of screamin demon coils and wires?
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Old September 18th, 2008, 12:50 AM   #13
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coiles $100 and wires around $100
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Old September 18th, 2008, 01:12 AM   #14
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thanks
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Old September 18th, 2008, 01:41 AM   #15
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i know a guy selling windstar swaps =P
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Old September 19th, 2008, 01:02 AM   #16
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How much??
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Old September 19th, 2008, 01:03 AM   #17
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idk i think im selling them for $275 on my site. comes with everything you need
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Old September 19th, 2008, 01:04 AM   #18
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yeah $275 if you want i'll throw and EGR and PCV delete in there for free

or just PM me and we'll work something out
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