08-05-2011, 08:32 PM | #1 |
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Not just another Ford 'Escort'
Perfromance: Crower custom grind cams (Focus Central race cams) Lift: .468/.454, RPM: 9,000+ (not going over 7,500 till I upgrade bottom end) Custom PnP head Head milled .075" TONS of clearancing for cam lobes (see pics) SVT Focus intake manifold SVT Focus 63mm Throttle Body 30 lb injectors Crower Ti Retainers Crower Valve Springs Focus Central adjustable cam gears Energy Suspension HD endlinks in rear 3" Trubendz exhaust 3" in/out 18" long Yanaka Motorsports resonator 3" in/dual 3" out ebay muffler Energy Suspension trans mount inserts Transmission; Spec Stage 2 clutch Fidanza Flywheel Ebay Shift knob TWM shifter Rollers/Stoppers/Suspension: 17x8 Motegi TrakLite 2.0 wheels (14.6lbs each) 215/40/17 Falken Ziex ze512 tires Summit Racing extended studs VMS Racing red lug nuts Suspension Technique springs (1 coil cut off all around) Nearly blown stock struts 21mm Escort GT swaybar Stereo: Pioneer deh-p6200bt head unit Kicker 300.4 amps (x2) Alpine 350.1 mono amp 12" Kicker CompVR sub Kicker KS650 front speakers Kicker 5x7 rear speakers Exterior/Interior/Looks: Smoked headlights (replacing with new Deop black housings) Blacked inner turns (replacing with new Depo inners I'm blacking out) Smoked tails 35% tint on side windows (drivers front needs redone) 40' of eDead80 sound deadening Corbeau CR1 seats (Red) Yet to put in/on: *In possession* Crower Rods (may swap for Eagles cause they are lighter) American CF Carbon Fiber Cowl panel Sparco Flash5 Steering Wheel Wheel quick disconnect 150mph S/R Gauge Cluster Precision Brakes 13" big brake Front upgrade Precision Brakes 12" big brake Rear upgrade Wings West lip kit Schroth racing harnesses (debating) Kicker RMB8 midbass (debating) Kicker KS35 speakers in custom pods (debating) Last edited by yellow2000S/R; 08-07-2011 at 02:10 AM. |
08-05-2011, 08:52 PM | #5 |
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The exhaust was one of the only things I wasn't a fan of, either but I also typically dislike the dual pipes so for me its more of a matter of personal preference. I think the only other place, if any, where I would add constructive criticism would be smaller wheels, but that may just be me. It kinda comes down to personal preference and I'm sure others will disagree with me haha. Car is really unique and has plenty of quality modifications, though! Definitely like what you've done to it. One of the nicest escorts I've seen, for sure!
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08-05-2011, 08:58 PM | #6 |
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Props on the build, i like unique stuff even if i don't necessarily like the car. My .02 cents are the wheels would look awesome in 16", and the muffler would look a bit better shortened and tucked up better. I'm a bit excited to hear it when finished though so try and get some videos up. Thanks for sharing!
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08-05-2011, 09:26 PM | #7 | |
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Exhaust is 'low' and slightly left because I mocked the rear lip up in place before I welded mounts on the muffler. It is mostly hidden and the tips only stick out ~1/2" past the lip when it's on. I promise it will look WAY better when the lip is on. I know it looks bad right now HAHA Rims have to be at minimum 17", I THINK my brake kit will clear. Below pics are 18" rims. |
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08-05-2011, 09:55 PM | #8 |
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cool and different! Although I dont get why you would spend the money on new rods because they are lighter when you have subs/amps and wiring for the subs and amp in the car... the difference between the rod weight is probably less than the weight of the wiring for your subs and amps (power wire, RCA's, etc.
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08-06-2011, 03:54 AM | #9 |
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Rotating mass makes for a less rev happy motor. With the cams I have it should breath well into the 9k range. Oil pump and rod bolts would be first to go over 8,000 rpm
Also, I know a guy turboing his zetec that has Eagles and he's entertaining a straight trade. 1 of my crowers were lightly spun when I got them used but are worth ~$760 new, Eagles are woth $350ish and I only paid $325 for the Crowers used. Last edited by yellow2000S/R; 08-06-2011 at 03:59 AM. |
08-06-2011, 11:56 AM | #10 |
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Reading this makes me miss my black S/R. It had less motor work than yours and stock compression and still put down 167 HP at the wheels. With a raised rev limiter, I'm sure you could get 190 HP at the wheels.
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08-06-2011, 02:46 PM | #11 |
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It is so clean
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08-07-2011, 02:14 AM | #12 |
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SVT Focus intake manifold is on finally. I also pulled apart the ZX2 harness, swapped fuel pressure regulator, spliced FPS and TB pigtails then rotated injectors and 'tucked' the harness under the manifold, as well as put the thermostat housing and coil pack bracket on.
This is how it will sit till I get back in town in mid September. Aluminum valve cover, cam gears, and a catch can are at Liquid Powder Coats for powdercoating. |
08-07-2011, 11:59 AM | #13 |
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Are you going to put on adjustable cam gears?
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08-08-2011, 11:18 PM | #15 | |
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If I remember correctly there was a guy named Tim from Florida who had much more work done, top and bottom, and still was shy of 190. Just my $.02 Car looks nice though.
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08-09-2011, 01:13 AM | #16 |
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Plenty of builds over seas pushing 190-210whp n/a and shop cars as well as a few private cars at 190+ whp. Its also SVT dual stage intake manifold (till I swap to ITB) and a SVT 'style' header with slightly larger primaries.
Massive put down ~190whp on a SVT focus engine with a 'stage 2 head' and stock SVT Focus cams. Another recent guy is putting down 174 whp on a 00' intake mani that runs out of power (flow) in the low - mid 6000 rpm range and has stg3 crowers which are much less aggressive. He's only got .040" milled and I have .075". Last edited by yellow2000S/R; 08-09-2011 at 01:23 AM. |
08-09-2011, 07:17 AM | #17 |
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I been around for a while and have yet to see an impressive ZX2 (not owned by a shop with unlimited funds) put out high NA numbers. Seen plenty of failed attempts. Nothing that anyone ever followed through with or made last more then a week. The only time these motors really made any leaps and bounds with with a turbo kit. Which is why I am curious why you would waste your money on a 200hp NA build. A $1,000 botch job turbo kit will net you that with 8psi.
I hope you prove me wrong.
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09-23-2011, 02:08 AM | #20 |
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It RUNS!!! Sounds SO different open header then before. Neighbors are probably pissed cause it was 4am when I got it started. Have the 19lb stock injectors in for right now but I'll be switching them out for 30lb prior to dyno/tuning.
Runs real choppy below 2000 rpm and stalls below 1,200. Need to swap the computer and start messing with SCT PRP for now. Still need to modify my exhaust to hook up and weld in bungs for 2 o2 sensors and wideband. Idle vid, got the stalling sorted out for the most part, now to finish wiring and exhaust and new lower radiator brackets so it clears the header. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhOhPrIZ25Q |
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