Hi, Guest
03-31-2005, 10:51 AM
[quote=garyk,Mar 30 2005, 07:52 PM]
[quote=ZX3TUNR,Mar 30 2005, 05:36 PM]A custom ZX3 interior > then a stock SVT interior.
SVT = over rated and waste of money if you plan on modifying the car..
What do you mean by the svt is over rated?a stock svt can put down from 145whp to 150 whp on a dynojet.Also there are 500 new and redesigned parts in the svt, you don't see much if you just focus only on the interior.I can mention some of the parts:
-faster ecu(black oak).
-oil squirters(to cool the pistons).
-forged steel connecting rods made by manley.
-high flow head.
-tubular exhaust manifold made from stainless steel t304.
-high flow exhaust exhaust system.
-high flow fuel pump.
-30 pounds per hour injectors.
- 4 channel ABS.
-tuned suspension dialed by engineers with 100's of hours in testing to find the right set up for the street and road course.
-Higher compression ratio(pistons) to add more hp.
-dual stage intake manifold(lower rpm longer runners for torque,and shorter runners for high rpm for hp).
-And so on..........
If you do the math these parts alone will cost $$$$ plus labour if done right by a shop.Also in terms of modifying this car any FI will be way better than a zetec engine.I can give you an example:
-zetec engine with a vortech intercooled(custom tuned) will put down around 190 to 200whp at 10psi on a dynojet.
-svt engine with a vortech intercooled(custom tuned) will put down around 270 to 290 whp at 10psi on a dynojet.
Before you start bashing the svt you should know the facts about this car,yes the svt focus didn't fair well in the sales department but its because of north america market(straight line performance,1/4 mile,and so on).When the svt team did a business case for this car they wanted a balanced car(handling,,safety,everyday use)and geared through road racing and the fun factor by just driving it.Ask any svt focus fanatic why they like to drive this car?answer its a blast to drive. B)
[quote=ZX3TUNR,Mar 30 2005, 05:36 PM]A custom ZX3 interior > then a stock SVT interior.
SVT = over rated and waste of money if you plan on modifying the car..
What do you mean by the svt is over rated?a stock svt can put down from 145whp to 150 whp on a dynojet.Also there are 500 new and redesigned parts in the svt, you don't see much if you just focus only on the interior.I can mention some of the parts:
-faster ecu(black oak).
-oil squirters(to cool the pistons).
-forged steel connecting rods made by manley.
-high flow head.
-tubular exhaust manifold made from stainless steel t304.
-high flow exhaust exhaust system.
-high flow fuel pump.
-30 pounds per hour injectors.
- 4 channel ABS.
-tuned suspension dialed by engineers with 100's of hours in testing to find the right set up for the street and road course.
-Higher compression ratio(pistons) to add more hp.
-dual stage intake manifold(lower rpm longer runners for torque,and shorter runners for high rpm for hp).
-And so on..........
If you do the math these parts alone will cost $$$$ plus labour if done right by a shop.Also in terms of modifying this car any FI will be way better than a zetec engine.I can give you an example:
-zetec engine with a vortech intercooled(custom tuned) will put down around 190 to 200whp at 10psi on a dynojet.
-svt engine with a vortech intercooled(custom tuned) will put down around 270 to 290 whp at 10psi on a dynojet.
Before you start bashing the svt you should know the facts about this car,yes the svt focus didn't fair well in the sales department but its because of north america market(straight line performance,1/4 mile,and so on).When the svt team did a business case for this car they wanted a balanced car(handling,,safety,everyday use)and geared through road racing and the fun factor by just driving it.Ask any svt focus fanatic why they like to drive this car?answer its a blast to drive. B)