Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Pics and Videos Blew your Zetec? Throw in a 1.8T

Originally posted by The Striped SVT:

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but it's pointless when you already can install a 302, supercharged 4.6L cobra engine,

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That true, you can do that, but its A HELL OF ALOT MORE than $4500. I just saw the 4.6L Cobra FSVT and the guy told me turnkey price...$70K, and think about it, what could YOU buy with $70K Even the 302 Focus conversion is $25K, plus your Focus.

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The $70k car has a warranty, and more than just engine upgrade, though I'd rather just buy a cobra.
The 302 conversion is a LOT less than $25k unless someone is ripping you off. If you shop right, you're looking at around $10k.
OR just keep the zetec for free and modify it.

I'm sure that $4500 does't include install and actual costs of obtaining the power train may make it cost more than $4500. Then you only have 200hp and you spent $4500+ to get that.

And the zetec and the 302 both have plenty of aftermarket available and both are pretty reliable when built right. More power, cheaper, and RWD if you go with the 5L.... hmmm no i'd rather have the 1.8 VW engine.