Fordracing.com short block vs. aftermarket internals

[cbman]

I know nothing about cryo treating. So, can you cryo the whole block assembled or do you have to cryo the components individually? If you're going to have to disassemble the shortblock anyway then there is going to be some labor involved anyway.

As far as $3,000, you're going to need all of that just for the turbo kit. You're going to have to buy the turbocharger, wastegate, BOV, intercooler, flanges gaskets, couplers, MAF, injectors, chip/flasher, tuning costs. It adds up pretty quick. If you're going for 225WHP, then you should just stick with your stock engine.

[Turbo Zetec 'tour]

Originally Posted by cbman

I know nothing about cryo treating. So, can you cryo the whole block assembled or do you have to cryo the components individually? If you're going to have to disassemble the shortblock anyway then there is going to be some labor involved anyway.

As far as $3,000, you're going to need all of that just for the turbo kit. You're going to have to buy the turbocharger, wastegate, BOV, intercooler, flanges gaskets, couplers, MAF, injectors, chip/flasher, tuning costs. It adds up pretty quick. If you're going for 225WHP, then you should just stick with your stock engine.

yeah, i offered him my turbo kit, since i have decided to part/sell it, for $3000. would include everything but the kitchen sink and a tune. right now i have someone who might be thinking about buying the whole car who came first but hes not sure he will be able to.

[2C0UGAR00]

so lets say we are in my position....
you have 131k miles on in and its starting to go down hill from there
you have about 5-6k coming in from a lawsuit (still in progress)
you want to fix the car up but not sure really what to do with the engine.
do you
1) get another 2.0 and fix it up
2) get an svt and fix that one up
3) get the 3.0 and do that instead

second question i have though if i have the money to get the other engines like the 2.5 or 3.0. how much computer stuff is needed to change everything from the 2.0 say to the 3.0? i mean how much is to far for an engine? Just exactly how much can be done to the cougar engines to make this car say a 12s car

[Turbo Zetec 'tour]

why is your engine going downhill at only 131K miles? mine was perfect for all 241K miles before the factory clutch blew up and i pulled the engine and trans.

for 5-6K i would find a low mileage focus engine, swap oil pans and heads, and drop it in. i would then get in line for the turbo kit that i have for sale for $3k. spend a little money on a torsen and the rest for a tune.


in order to go from the zetec to the duratec you will have to replace more than just he engine. you will need the trans, wiring harness, subframe, pcm, radiator hoses, AC lines, etc. its not an easy task. IF you have a v6 donor car that you can pull everything from then it can be done.

[luvmy99cougar]

or if u wanna save some money, look around and see if you can find a somewhat low mileage zetec out of a 98-up contour or cougar for cheap, buy it, tear it apart, check all the internals for excessive wear and check all the specs of it all to see if the parts are still good, if they are, re-ring it and throw some new bearings in it, have the crank journals polished, throw the bottom end back together, and if you wanna do some headwork have that done while its off. i picked up a zetec for 250$ , with 85000 on it. spent like 300-400$ on it, and im gonna be boosting it in about 3 weeks, would of had it done sooner but some stuff came up... but there is another option. and after its done, im definetly gonna keep the forum posted on how it is, so i guess ill see how well it holds up. and BTW, rushing into something is never the best idea, take your time and figure out EXACTLY what needs to be done before proceeding with buying stuff. good luck with it. and for some parts, check this place out Treadstone Performance Inc, Turbo Kits, Intercoolers, Turbo manifolds, Silicone hose
they have alot of stuff for a pretty good price. theyre intercoolers are nice.

[2C0UGAR00]

yea i think your right about the engine idea....
i'll stick with a 2.0 and i'll be fine i'll just spec up the 2.0 and see how we can do.... and yes turbo when i get some money in i will still buy one of your turbos.... just waiting on this damn case to settle so i can actually get started putting this stuff on

[jaged]

i have a lsd, clutch and flywheel that would work great in your build. make you a deal if you get all of it

[2C0UGAR00]

i'd be glad to take it from you and stuff
i'll probly buy the whole engine and transmisson and keep it manual... i was wanting to see just how far you can take a 2.0 . whats the fastest time on a 2.0L ?

[Turbo Zetec 'tour]

Originally Posted by 2C0UGAR00

i'd be glad to take it from you and stuff
i'll probly buy the whole engine and transmisson and keep it manual... i was wanting to see just how far you can take a 2.0 . whats the fastest time on a 2.0L ?

before i blew mine up my scan gauge said i ran a 14.9 at 97MPH and i let up once i was in 4th gear.

[2C0UGAR00]

thats not bad...