Yeah, the SVTs are not anything special. N/A 2.5Ls putting out 160 FWHP pure stock must grow on trees.

If we assume an MTX Zetec does only around 105 FWHP, then an SVT is ONLY around 55 FWHP ahead of a normal Zetec. That a Zetec needs a turbocharger just to catch up with the SVT indicates the SVT IS something special, at least compared to a Zetec.

So what's so exotic, unique and desirable about a turbo'd Zetec that you sink $$THOUSANDS into it, just to MAYBE (if you're lucky) break even with a dull, mundane, garden variety Duratec SVT?

With the cast iron Zetec vs. Duratec providing miniscule weight differences, any weight advantage maybe held by the Zetec for handling or braking would probably be less than that between using 'good' and 'better' tires.

Why would anyone even want to daydream about intentionally spending $thousands to take a step backwards in performance?

MSDS, SHO-shop Y, custom 2.5" catback; xcal2; 63mm TB, K&N 3530; Koni struts, Aussie bar; THaines forks, Quaife, SpecII, UR fly; DMD; Nima UD pullies; Stazi brakes; f&r Pole120 mounts. Just a daily commuter car. Silver '98 SVT E0 #3159