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umm im about 20 miles south of the city, the only ones around here are at least 5 G's or higher and they all look like in good shape
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Originally posted by SVTfrog:
...atleast dude's smart enough to know he needs a v6 and not mod the zetec.
This comment makes me sad. There are soo many aftermarket parts for the Zetec. There is no reason why Zetecer's shouldn't be running circles around around the V6 guys.
I can't wait until I get my turbo put on.
BP
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Yes there are plenty of parts, but you're starting out with a 2L 4cyl vs. 2.5L 6cyl. There is a good many parts available for the duratecs as well. A 3L swap being the cheapest for the gain.
I'm all for seeing fast contours, whether it's a zetec or duratec. But for most of us, it's a lot more cost effective to upgrade to a v6. My SVT when I'm done with it (including new headlights, fixing the tranny, and a header) will put down better numbers than hector's zetec and cost less than what he sold his for (now think about how much he spent to get the power he did). I know from experience (just look at all the stuff on my zetec).
Now for serious power, you're probably gonna spend the same on a zetec or duratec. But most of the people on this site aren't looking for huge amounts of power, so it just makes senses for MOST people to go with a v6.
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 ButtonPuncher:
Originally posted by SVTfrog:
...atleast dude's smart enough to know he needs a v6 and not mod the zetec.
This comment makes me sad. There are soo many aftermarket parts for the Zetec. There is no reason why Zetecer's shouldn't be running circles around around the V6 guys.
I can't wait until I get my turbo put on.
BP
thats what i've always thougth too...i've been looking for a good deal for a mtz zetec tour for awhile now..seen a few,just never at the right time
"Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but STUPID lasts forever."-Aristophanes.
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0.5L isn't that hard to make up for. If somebody dropped a FRPP head, FRPP intake, and some cams onto a Zetec, they would be making more power than a 2.5L Duratec. With agressive cams, cam gears, and good tuning, you'd reach SVT power levels.
Originally posted by tour96se:
i've been looking for a good deal for a mtz zetec tour for awhile now..seen a few,just never at the right time
Ditto. I need one for my big-boost buildup. I haven't been able to find one in good shape at a decent price.
BP
Ben ---'96 Contour GL * Zetec ATX * Tan on Black steelies---
+++JRSC M62 Under Construction+++
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Originally posted by SVTfrog:
Yes there are plenty of parts, but you're starting out with a 2L 4cyl vs. 2.5L 6cyl. There is a good many parts available for the duratecs as well. A 3L swap being the cheapest for the gain.
I'm all for seeing fast contours, whether it's a zetec or duratec. But for most of us, it's a lot more cost effective to upgrade to a v6. My SVT when I'm done with it (including new headlights, fixing the tranny, and a header) will put down better numbers than hector's zetec and cost less than what he sold his for (now think about how much he spent to get the power he did). I know from experience (just look at all the stuff on my zetec).
Now for serious power, you're probably gonna spend the same on a zetec or duratec. But most of the people on this site aren't looking for huge amounts of power, so it just makes senses for MOST people to go with a v6.
So......for the price of the S/C on my Zetec it made more power than every ATX Contour (Duratec/Zetec) and most MTX non-SVT (and some SVTs) and was more reliable......why would you want a swap?
The S/C, header, chip, injectors, intake, exhaust on your existing ATX Zetec is STILL cheaper than finding a decent conditon STOCK SVT. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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Originally posted by ButtonPuncher:
Ditto. I need one for my big-boost buildup. I haven't been able to find one in good shape at a decent price.
I think SVTFrog has one...
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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Originally posted by LocoGSR:
So......for the price of the S/C on my Zetec it made more power than every ATX Contour (Duratec/Zetec) and most MTX non-SVT (and some SVTs) and was more reliable......why would you want a swap?
The S/C, header, chip, injectors, intake, exhaust on your existing ATX Zetec is STILL cheaper than finding a decent conditon STOCK SVT.
although i never dynoed my car, im willing to bet it woulda put down more than your car did when i had the atx.
ran a 15.02 @ 91 with stock single exhaust, bald snow tires, transmission was all [censored] up, roll resistors were [censored] up too and the car ran like crap! running right with exhaust done it woulda been well into the 14s! after i swapped the mtx it was night and day difference! it was so much faster
Russell
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Originally posted by ButtonPuncher:
0.5L isn't that hard to make up for. If somebody dropped a FRPP head, FRPP intake, and some cams onto a Zetec, they would be making more power than a 2.5L Duratec. With agressive cams, cam gears, and good tuning, you'd reach SVT power levels.
And all that puts you well above what it would cost to sell your car and get a svt.
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 LocoGSR:
The S/C, header, chip, injectors, intake, exhaust on your existing ATX Zetec is STILL cheaper than finding a decent conditon STOCK SVT.
Well, my SVT has intake and exhaust, I'm sure he could have removed that and then it would be STOCK and would be a LOT cheaper than an atx zetec with a s/c (don't even have to include all the other parts).
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
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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