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#298883 05/13/02 03:28 AM
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HEy everyone, i was reading in SCC that the Zetecs camshaft or something in that region "shatters like champagne glasses" Will the Focus zetec replacement be able to work with the Contours? Also, the new SVT focus Zetec, will that fit into my engine bay with no problems?! smile


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HEy everyone, i was reading in SCC that the Zetecs camshaft or something in that region "shatters like champagne glasses" Will the Focus zetec replacement be able to work with the Contours? Also, the new SVT focus Zetec, will that fit into my engine bay with no problems?! smile
I find that hard to believe...I would think the cams would have to be pretty sturdy. What Focus Zetec replacement are you referring to?? The SVT Focus engine should fit with little modification to the car...I would think.

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HEy everyone, i was reading in SCC that the Zetecs camshaft or something in that region "shatters like champagne glasses" Will the Focus zetec replacement be able to work with the Contours? Also, the new SVT focus Zetec, will that fit into my engine bay with no problems?! smile
1. never heard that....
2 yes the SVT motor would fit... but do you have a way to get a PCM and a tranny for it and the motor too??? and the cost would be VERY VERY high... buy a turbo from terry it would be cheaper and easier and would give you ALOT more power.


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#298886 05/13/02 11:06 AM
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Never heard of one of our cams shattering, in fact I've seen them do 100K with not alot of wear considering.

My spare set had done 52K before my engine blew but the cams are in tip top condition.


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I think SCC was talking about the rods on the Zetec. confused I think Terry can tell you how strong the rods are. wink


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#298888 05/13/02 09:08 PM
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"Under stress, ZX3 connecting rods are known to shatter like plastic champagne glasses, which is why they were replaced with forged steel units" I copied and pasted this from the SCC website. Sorry, I am not very mechanical.


1995 Contour GL
Zetec 5spd
Airbox removed w/ cone filter added. Tinted windows, VentShades.
FUTURE: RIMS!, Power W/L/S, Aiwa CD PLayer, Pioneer Speakers, CTA Intake, Custom Cat-back, SVT BK, WW Touring Spoiler, H&R springs, and graphics by PRO-STYLE Graphics of Orange City.

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