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So yes a focus header will bolt right up to the block but the flange and other boltign locatiosn will need to be modified in order to fit. Thier also maybe clearence issue. You would have to relocate a few things. And the down pipe may need to be extended down some dependign on the header. So far thats what I understand goign from this tread and others that I have read before.
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Originally posted by StealthWyvern:
Thier also maybe clearence issue.
So far, I haven't seen a clearence issue with the actual header. Don't forget about o2 sensors.
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This is a picture of a similar header in the contour... 
This is the thread...
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It will fit...apparently w/ stock everything(you must change the flange or make an adapter...3 bolt to 4 bolt, or vice versa) I've also read you need to use the longer Focus dipstick & tube.
OBX doesn't have a good rep...although Steeda makes the same design, along w/ others. Anything could be done & this looks like less labor intensive header project than others...but the performance of a 4-2-1 obviously isn't going to be there, although this will help the flow over the stock manifold...But hey, it's only $100.
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Originally posted by bk4293:
Basically there is a bracket for support on the Focus header and the stock manifold where our dipstick is. Second our cats have four bolts connecting them to the exhaust manifold where the Focus cat only has three. I am 110% sure on these facys becuase i have a stock Focus exhaust manifold laynig on my front floorboard as I type this.
btw steve don't go cutting up my header just yet.
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Originally posted by SVZETEC:
This is a picture of a similar header in the contour...
This is the thread...
Linky
It will fit...apparently w/ stock everything(you must change the flange or make an adapter...3 bolt to 4 bolt, or vice versa) I've also read you need to use the longer Focus dipstick & tube.
OBX doesn't have a good rep...although Steeda makes the same design, along w/ others. Anything could be done & this looks like less labor intensive header project than others...but the performance of a 4-2-1 obviously isn't going to be there, although this will help the flow over the stock manifold...But hey, it's only $100.
There is a difference in performance.....nice power on the low end in the Focus!!!!  
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Originally posted by LoCoZ:
Originally posted by SVZETEC:
This is a picture of a similar header in the contour...
This is the thread...
Linky
It will fit...apparently w/ stock everything(you must change the flange or make an adapter...3 bolt to 4 bolt, or vice versa) I've also read you need to use the longer Focus dipstick & tube.
OBX doesn't have a good rep...although Steeda makes the same design, along w/ others. Anything could be done & this looks like less labor intensive header project than others...but the performance of a 4-2-1 obviously isn't going to be there, although this will help the flow over the stock manifold...But hey, it's only $100.
There is a difference in performance.....nice power on the low end in the Focus!!!!
Won't help the focus if its on the contour 
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Originally posted by SVZETEC:
Originally posted by LoCoZ:
Originally posted by SVZETEC:
This is a picture of a similar header in the contour...
This is the thread...
Linky
It will fit...apparently w/ stock everything(you must change the flange or make an adapter...3 bolt to 4 bolt, or vice versa) I've also read you need to use the longer Focus dipstick & tube.
OBX doesn't have a good rep...although Steeda makes the same design, along w/ others. Anything could be done & this looks like less labor intensive header project than others...but the performance of a 4-2-1 obviously isn't going to be there, although this will help the flow over the stock manifold...But hey, it's only $100.
There is a difference in performance.....nice power on the low end in the Focus!!!!
Won't help the focus if its on the contour
I was just saying I rode in one....this past weekend. 
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Originally posted by LoCoZ:
I was just saying I rode in one....this past weekend.
Oh, I must have missed that point somewhere in the translation...  j/k
...w/ the factory cat or was it gutted also? How was the noise level?
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Originally posted by SVZETEC:
Originally posted by LoCoZ:
I was just saying I rode in one....this past weekend.
Oh, I must have missed that point somewhere in the translation... j/k
...w/ the factory cat or was it gutted also? How was the noise level?
No...stock cat....resonator and no muffler...sounded pretty good...not too loud.
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Originally posted by SleeperZ:
Find a ZX2 4-2-1 header and take it to an exhaust shop and have them make it fit.
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