[ZTWsquared]

logoris,May 6 2009, 09:44 PM Wrote:

Oscar The Grouch,May 6 2009, 04:13 PM Wrote:

Flofocus,May 6 2009, 03:08 PM Wrote:why even swap?  boost FTW.
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sometimes, boost isn't enough.
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would a turbo off a ford merkur xr4ti with the intake manifold fit on the zetec i found one for $350 with the intake manifold. the xr4ti was a 2.3l do you guys think the 2.0l zetec, if it would fit other then the blow off valve what else would i need to use it, it is only the manifold and the turbo
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The Merkur used the 2.3 Lima engine (can you spell Pinto) - so it's doubtful the manifold would match up to the Zetec - but maybe the turbo itself might be useful although it would have to be more than 20 years old now.

Wouldn't it be easier to buy a Zetec from a wrecker, built and boost it in your basement or garage and then swap it out over a weekend ... all the other projects you're describing would take months.

I read the whole damn thread on the "other" site where the guy from Cali did a V8 swap ... and even with the kits available it still took over a year and a half.

[Flofocus]

logoris,May 6 2009, 04:36 PM Wrote:

Flofocus,May 6 2009, 02:08 PM Wrote:why even swap?  boost FTW.
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i had found engines for cheaper then a turbo/supercharger
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sure you did, but factor in all the other costs of swapping said engine into a focus. You will be looking at the same costs as a proper turbo setup. actually the turbo setup may come in cheaper, get better gas mileage and better power to weight ratios

[Spinal]

^^ exactly you dont just buy the motor/tranny and be like zomg i has a mustang powered fofo. if only it was that easy lol.

[logoris]

ZTWsquared,May 6 2009, 11:43 PM Wrote:

logoris,May 6 2009, 09:44 PM Wrote:

Oscar The Grouch,May 6 2009, 04:13 PM Wrote:

Flofocus,May 6 2009, 03:08 PM Wrote:why even swap?  boost FTW.
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sometimes, boost isn't enough.
[right][snapback]286754[/snapback][/right]

would a turbo off a ford merkur xr4ti with the intake manifold fit on the zetec i found one for $350 with the intake manifold. the xr4ti was a 2.3l do you guys think the 2.0l zetec, if it would fit other then the blow off valve what else would i need to use it, it is only the manifold and the turbo
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The Merkur used the 2.3 Lima engine (can you spell Pinto) - so it's doubtful the manifold would match up to the Zetec - but maybe the turbo itself might be useful although it would have to be more than 20 years old now.
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so true and i probably get better performance from new intake