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Originally posted by TOURing:
I think they were speaking in terms of the Contour 2.0L not the Cougar.
if it works for them more than likely it will for us too.
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Originally posted by LoCoZ:
Originally posted by SleeperZ:
I am 99% sure the 2 downpipes are not going to fit.
Me too.
Have you been drinking, you already posted that you don't think they would fit. 
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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:
Originally posted by LoCoZ:
Originally posted by SleeperZ:
I am 99% sure the 2 downpipes are not going to fit.
Me too.
Have you been drinking, you already posted that you don't think they would fit.
Glad to see you too.
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 ness1216:
I am 100% sure it will fit. Oh and it fit lol
I bought an edelbrock header for a 2001 focus and it doesn't fit my flange on my mystique (my cat has 4 bolts the focus has 3 and is a weird shape), I ran to 10 different muffler shops and nobody had a flange for a focus the only way to get one was to buy a factory cat because it's one piece since I didn't want to do that I just went to a machine shop and paid them to custom make a flange for the header so I could install it. The downpipe will have to be custom made because the focus one goes a different way. The header itself will bolt up to the block but all the piping and the flange has to be custom. Hope this helps.
Aaron
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Yeah it's modded
98 T-Red/Blue SVT Contour Totaled 06/05/06
03 3L,VCN 2000,CAT Cams,MSDS Headers w/Y-Pipe,XCal2 and lots more
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Originally posted by NVS Mystique:
Originally posted by ness1216:
I am 100% sure it will fit. Oh and it fit lol
I bought an edelbrock header for a 2001 focus and it doesn't fit my flange on my mystique (my cat has 4 bolts the focus has 3 and is a weird shape), I ran to 10 different muffler shops and nobody had a flange for a focus the only way to get one was to buy a factory cat because it's one piece since I didn't want to do that I just went to a machine shop and paid them to custom make a flange for the header so I could install it. The downpipe will have to be custom made because the focus one goes a different way. The header itself will bolt up to the block but all the piping and the flange has to be custom. Hope this helps.
Aaron
This header was built for a Cougar not a Focus. It should fit with minor mods - if any. The only difference might be any EGR connectors, maaaaybe the angle of an O2 sensor.
I also contacted James on NECO who is in the process of building 50 sets of headers made specifically for the Cougar. I am under the impression that these are not the ZX2racing.com headers but rather a different custom setup for the Zetec Cougar. Word is he is planning to test fit to a Contour shortly. The prototype headers are currently installed on his Cougar and look quite nice.
In my last e-mail response from him, he indicated that he does not know for certain if the headers will fit a Contour in their current configuration. My guess is, since they are essentially the same car as the Contour I don't expect any more difficulty fitting them than the MSDS or Weapon-R headers that fit the V-6 Cougar/Contour. The MSDS fit fine, the Weapon-Rs apparently require some adjustment of the EGR connector (1" or so of bending).
I don't even own a Contour/Cougar Zetec... , but I do hope you guys get in on the fun!! Headers are cool! 
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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someone refresh my memory
pre98's have EGR
98+ have VCT
I'm confusing myself but I was thinking that pre98 guys might have to mod a lil more than 98+ to make the header fit.
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I'll let you guys figure it out. My point is that modding, if any, would be minimal. Adding an EGR tube should be a very easy task for a muffler shop.
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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The guy on the Neco forum said the car dyno'd at 136whp and 140wtq with header, 2.25 trubends dual exhaust, Zxtuner stage 2 intake cam and cam gear tuned on the dyno and CAI intake. VCT still installed. Sounded good to me.
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200whp & 210wtq at 9psi
254whp & 276wtq with NX 35shot
WRX TD04 Turbo, Cut Short Shifter, Strut Tower Bar, 17" ZN Wheels, Roush Springs, Starion Intercooler, NX 35 shot, HKS SS BOV, Full 3" exhaust,StreetFlight Chip
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Originally posted by Seawulf:
The guy on the Neco forum said the car dyno'd at 136whp and 140wtq with header, 2.25 trubends dual exhaust, Zxtuner stage 2 intake cam and cam gear tuned on the dyno and CAI intake. VCT still installed. Sounded good to me.
That'd be about 165 at the crank according to his posts. Not shabby at all! Based on his existing mods, I'd say he picked up at least 20 crank hp. I don't recall if he's got a chip. If not his numbers will be even better.
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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Originally posted by TourDeForce:
Originally posted by NVS Mystique:
Originally posted by ness1216:
I am 100% sure it will fit. Oh and it fit lol
I bought an edelbrock header for a 2001 focus and it doesn't fit my flange on my mystique (my cat has 4 bolts the focus has 3 and is a weird shape), I ran to 10 different muffler shops and nobody had a flange for a focus the only way to get one was to buy a factory cat because it's one piece since I didn't want to do that I just went to a machine shop and paid them to custom make a flange for the header so I could install it. The downpipe will have to be custom made because the focus one goes a different way. The header itself will bolt up to the block but all the piping and the flange has to be custom. Hope this helps.
Aaron
This header was built for a Cougar not a Focus. It should fit with minor mods - if any. The only difference might be any EGR connectors, maaaaybe the angle of an O2 sensor.
I also contacted James on NECO who is in the process of building 50 sets of headers made specifically for the Cougar. I am under the impression that these are not the ZX2racing.com headers but rather a different custom setup for the Zetec Cougar. Word is he is planning to test fit to a Contour shortly. The prototype headers are currently installed on his Cougar and look quite nice.
In my last e-mail response from him, he indicated that he does not know for certain if the headers will fit a Contour in their current configuration. My guess is, since they are essentially the same car as the Contour I don't expect any more difficulty fitting them than the MSDS or Weapon-R headers that fit the V-6 Cougar/Contour. The MSDS fit fine, the Weapon-Rs apparently require some adjustment of the EGR connector (1" or so of bending).
I don't even own a Contour/Cougar Zetec... , but I do hope you guys get in on the fun!! Headers are cool!
Oh ok. From what I heard as long as its a zetec block it will fit. I jsut got the heades installed and there was no moddifying needed to make it fit the block I did how ever have to move one of the hoses forward which took 10seconds to do and the shop also put a bung in the header and after the cat so I could still use my o2 sensors.
Aaron
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Yeah it's modded
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03 3L,VCN 2000,CAT Cams,MSDS Headers w/Y-Pipe,XCal2 and lots more
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