the duratec is a good engine. it can make power. you just have to set a goal for your vehicle and make the nescessary adjustments. i personally know someone who has purchased a crate duratec, immediately removed the internals and filled it with low-compression forged rods/pistons...

i wonder what barry plans on doing!
DOHC, 2.3L, aluminum block = mmmmmmmmmmmmm, yummy...