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The new focus have I4 2l and I4 2.3l duratec engines.
The question is, can we use the 2l duratec mods on our Zetec or it's totally different???
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Like totally different dude.
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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Yeah, that would be a helluva lot of work for not much gains. Just buy a Mazda6. I know I'm planning on it.  BTW, the 2.3L duratec is REALLY different. The intakes is on the front of the engine, it has coil-on-plug ignition, and MANY other changes. It also can have the 4F27E tranny bolted to it. Both Lentech and CP-E can bulletproof it. 
Ben ---'96 Contour GL * Zetec ATX * Tan on Black steelies---
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a whole 2.3 swap would be amazing, there are amazing mods for those
99 Contour LX MTX, Cone Air Filter, Custom Grille
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Built (or even not built) zetec with boost would be quicker/easier/cheaper/better.
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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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Built (or even not built) zetec with boost would be quicker/easier/cheaper/better.
I agree. just boost your Zetec, you will be happy with it.
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Hey has anyone thought about carburetting the Zetec? I have seen kits for them that run two 1-barrel sidedrafts, and produce like 200-or so horsepower. If you could get the computer and carbs to be friends, or even a custom ECU, that would be VERY cheap compared to a Super or Turbo. 
J.T.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 294ci V8. Custom CAI, headers on the way...
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Turbo, and probably supercharger can both be done cheaper, easier, and retain better driveability. Have fun fitting carbs in our engine bay.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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WTB: Very cheap beater
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Turbo, and probably supercharger can both be done cheaper, easier, and retain better driveability. Have fun fitting carbs in our engine bay.
Oh Come on...... Where's the fun in that? You know darn well there is plenty of room in there... Besides, I think it would be nice to have a car I could tune with a screwdriver.
But really it wouldn't be that expensive either. Last I checked, Supers ran about 2-2.5K and 3K for turbos. PLUS you have to upgrade injectors, computer, etc. I think two 180$ carbs, a custom computer, and a shaker hood scoop could be had for less than that.
J.T.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 294ci V8. Custom CAI, headers on the way...
1997 Mercury Mystique Zetec ATX
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Guess what? If you're making 200hp whether it be turbo, supercharger, or carbs, you'll have to upgrade the injectors. Tuning would be a lot easier for a turbo or supercharger as all you need is a custom chip (basically). A carb setup would most likely need some sort of stand-alone. A custom intake manifold would also be needed for a carb setup. Yes it would be cool. Yes it would be hard to fit, more expensive than you think to make work right, and generally not as good of an idea as going FI. But if unique is what you want, go for it.
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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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