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How hard do you think it would to replace my zetec engine and tranny with an SVT engine and tranny? Forget cost, I'm just talking about the swap difficulty. I will need the engine, tranny, wiring harness, and computer I know. Anything else? Anyone ever attempt to do it?
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Once you have all the parts it shouldn't be that difficult because all of the mounting brackets etc would be the same from model to model.
Only one question, why? A turbo zetec would be the ish! So much more feasible and cost effective.
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You will also need a new subframe.
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just tossing around some ideas. What about the jackson racing supercharger for the zetec focus? Has anyone tried that out?
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I don't think we've got the hood clearance for it. Also you'll need all the engine mounts as well, plus exhaust hookups. Basically unless you bought a wrecked SVT with no damage to the subframe for cheap, it would be much cheaper to put a turbo on your car and have more fun with the lighter weight.
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Somebody CLAIMED they had the jrsc on their zetec contour. Never really proven, though it's a waste of money, get a turbo.
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i would say turbo also. more flexible when it comes to mounting and install. im just guessing but you will probally need a stronger tranny. wouldnt a turbo zetec weigh less than a duratec. if so that would be one great bennefit.
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Find a donor car (V6). Then you've got it made. I'm going to do a zetec - 3L swap hopefully within the next year. My 4 banger's up to 107K on it, and starting to do lifter ticks amongst other niceties. I'm not rebuilding a zetec.
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with a turbo setup you could be giving all the 3L guys a run for their money for much less...
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But why not? You could then do a turbo on your 3L after the swap. Then give the mustang guys a run for their money.
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