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i don't see how there isn't enough bang for the buck with a zetec (seeing as they can make more power n/a than duratecs have), and from what i've seen a turbo is going to cost me more for my zetec than it would if i had a duratec (only current turbo kit for zetec is in UK ((available through terry haines)) and there are others in development, but not yet made). it may cost me more to mod my 96 zetec, but i think i will be happier modding it than a 98+ duratec or zetec. (aesthetics included).

Originally posted by Kremithefrog:

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i don't see how there isn't enough bang for the buck with a zetec (seeing as they can make more power n/a than duratecs have),

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Okay...

Show me the money as they say.

Show me a NA Zetec making over 300 HP and coming in under $1500.

Hell show me a NA Zetec making any significant power that's remotely affordable.
None of these "price is no object" tuner cars either.
Something realistic! (otherwise we can pull out BTCC race cars or other touring cars making mad HP )

To be honest I find it really humorous anyone driving an slushbox is ranting about any type of performance in general. (yes I abhor them that bad)

as was stated countless times before, money is not the point (if i had money for a svt and bout a 96 zetec, i would have atleast $7k to mod my car) so you can't go comparing money, though there are zetecs making more n/a power than duratecs (10sec. esslinger zx2) go abhor some atx supra owners with 1000hp if you hate atx's so much.

Kermit...

Calling somebody a name because they disagree with you is taking the arguement a bit far.

All any Zetec owner wants any Duratec owner to understand is; that while your engine has more displacement, it is still possible (with enough time & money) to make our engine put out as much power as yours.
Zetec != poor or bad engine or whimpy engine.
Zetecs who mod the Zetec do so because we really like our litle engine.
Just because a Duratec start with more cylinders does not mean that it is any better or ours engine any worse.
The Zetec does pack a good punch and can improve by leaps and bounds with simple mods.

100HP wet shot on a Duratec = 13.8's (on drag radials)
75HP dry shot on Zetec = 14.4's (on street tires)
I'm sure if I went to a 100HP dry (equivelant to about a 85HP wet shot) shot I would be very close to 13.8's
Give me drag radials and I'm sure I would surpass 13.8 seconds.

lol @ your picture, funny how you know exactly where pictures about gay people are , i was happy when you posted your "last post", i figured you were gonna post soon, and my name isn't kermit , nice to see you finally realized there's no possible way to try to prove your right and now you have to retaliate to name calling. (directed toward someone much younger than you, nontheless) as sleeper said, some duratec owners just have a problem with zetecs running better times than them with the same mods. (nitrous), and i guess it would be pointless to tell you to grow up... i reckon your sexual insecurity reflects your insecurity with your engine.

You never proved the point I asked just regurgitated some more of the same gibberish.

I'm still waiting!

Originally posted by Sleeper:

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100HP wet shot on a Duratec = 13.8's (on drag radials)
75HP dry shot on Zetec = 14.4's (on street tires)

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BTW - It was an LX on street tires. Not even an SVT (Blazin da SVT boys yo! )

Also a 100 dry shot would not be very bright!
...and with the intakes setup the way they are a wet shot is not very efficient on the Duratec as well...

kramit, who has problems with zetecs running fast times? last thing i heard it was other zetec owners that didnt believe the times. i can dig up the thread if you wish. and nice job with the name calling, first you say that it is a stupid thing to do then you do it. keep it up.

what point??? about zetec,money,etc.??? give me the money that a svt costs, then i'll take that money buy a zetec 'tour and use the leftover money to run circles around a svt.,,, now if that doesn't clearly show the point what does? and it's a stupid point anyways, money doesn't matter when it comes to modding, power does, and zetecs have made more n/a power than n/a duratecs have, deal with it.