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Originally posted by GrandMasterKhan:
The Zetec is 50lbs lighter
So.....now all us Zetecers can Super Size.......
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50 lbs, thats all? I always assumed that we Zetecs were at least a couple hundred pounds lighter. It does seem to make sense now being that the V6 is only 1/2 liter larger in displacement.
However this is only the difference in engine weight. When you figure in all the extra support structure such as the larger subframe, thicker radiator, and v6 badges, that might creep it up there.
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Originally posted by DemonSVT:
Originally posted by brapple:
I always thought the zetec was a bit lighter and hense why it feels a little more nible then a duratec car and had a slightly better turning radius
Turning radius is controlled by the rack and steering stops.
The engine weights for either engine are very close.
my mistake then, but I could swear that between our 95's, one having the duratec and one a zetec my zetec could pull a slightly better, smaller radius u-turn, this of course being in the intersection on a side street by my house
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Originally posted by DESIGN:
50 lbs, thats all? I always assumed that we Zetecs were at least a couple hundred pounds lighter. It does seem to make sense now being that the V6 is only 1/2 liter larger in displacement.
However this is only the difference in engine weight. When you figure in all the extra support structure such as the larger subframe, thicker radiator, and v6 badges, that might creep it up there.
Zetec=iron block
Duratec=aluminum block
Radiators=same I think except for svt
v6 badges=very very heavy
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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I read one of those car review books and it said the zetec, since it takes up a smaller area transversely situated the R&P can turn farther, hence they said the V6 had a crappier turning radius.
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Originally posted by Cris'pus:
I read one of those car review books and it said the zetec, since it takes up a smaller area transversely situated the R&P can turn farther, hence they said the V6 had a crappier turning radius.
The only problem with that is the wheels can't turn "inside" the inner fender or liners.
The powertrain sits completely inside the engine bay so it's size would not make any difference.
The only difference listed in racks is SVT or non-SVT since the SVT has wider tires.
The SVT has slight sooner stops. Hence the SVT's lock to lock is slightly shorter and thus the turning radius is slightly larger. (miniscule actually)
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Originally posted by Booger:
And probably highest likelyhood to roll over. I'd still drive one though.
true!
it makes a great beater though!
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For a given model, the turning radius is set for the different trim levels by the stops, and the determining factor is the tire diameter. They take the widest tire package available for a given trim level, and all vehicles for said level will get the same width stop (rack limiter) no matter what wheel is actually selected for the vehicle.
The limiters can be removed and altered. Don't alter them so much that the tires will rub, or shops will give you a hard time installing tires.
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