How do you get over $7000 out of $5825 (check your math)? There is ALOT that you will not need to run at 200hp-
- Most aftermarket built heads will come complete with titanium valve train at the $1500 mark. Not that it is required.
-$400
- A built trans with a LSD is not a requirement at 200hp. It is nice though. It is a bit trickier to launch, but still do-able.
-$1800
- The stock intake manifold is hard to beat and flows WELL over the 300 hp mark. Besides, there isn't anyone out there that actually sells a coveted performance manifold for the ZETEC-contour.
-$400
- The stock radiator is more than enough for even a built Zetec of well over 300 hp. Yet again, would be nice to have though.
-$100
- I would definitely have a chip burned for the combo ESPECIALLY on the DYNO. However, if your combo isn't anything crazy such as a boosted application dyno time shouldn't be anything over an hour or two. I have done some calling around and found that superchips dealers will tune in a combination for about $500 with dyno time included for a boosted applicaton probably less for the n/a one.
I would definitely spend some money on a set of camshafts as they will unlock even MORE power.
$350
For a real $3475 you can safely have 200 hp. Now you might not need some of the other items on the list, but they would be a good idea. 200hp might not sound that great, but throw 75hp of nitrous on there and your playing with stock EVO's and STI's. Besides it will definitely put a smile on your face.
