I get wheel hop when it's wet out too even with my 4cyl and good tires, decent suspension. I've filled my top tranny mount with poly eurathane, not sure yet if it's helped or not.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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