[2001 ZTS]

french_connection,Sep 27 2004, 12:35 AM Wrote:yeah, I cant wait about the next setup, I was looking over things today for the engine space when rotated and talking with mitch about IRS rear end and T5 tranny. If the project go forward, that should be a real custom wonder. :D

its gonna be a long winter.

Wow.

I guess the lack of IRS is what has put most purists off longtitudinal layouts (like the many V-8 conversions out there). Sounds like you are definately breaking new ground.

Since your car is going to be stripped to bare metal for the tunnel instal are you going to consider getting all your seams welded?

Want a challenge and perhaps an easier and cheaper way out with more than equal "ground breaking/media hype/make cover of SCC"? What engine do you have in mind and can I suggest one?

Just like the SVT Contour (or was it the SHO Taurus????), Yamaha is working with Ford again. The are putting a V-8 (311HP/325ft-lb) in the Volvo XC SUV (XC-90?). That would be the 1st V-8 Volvo ever. Something tells me if commited enough the entire drivetrain could be made to fit your Focus? The Volvo will BTW run the V-8 transerse, Holy torque steer BatMan!!!!!!!!!!!!

Think about it: 300+/300+ AWD* Focus................

It is up to you to decide if your pockets are deep enough. Your bench mark should be the STi which is about $50,000 after tax.

*It is not a real AWD but close enough for most.