$1000 Zetec Mods

econorocketZX3 · Mar 11, 2001

Focussport race header and flexpipe (about $500)
cam gears (about $275)
exhaust (around $400)

Big time difference in power. Lowballing it I would say at least 20hp. Put the stuff on yourself.....its not hard at all if you have power tools.

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'00 Green ZX3
Focussport Race Header,over the crossmember pipe, cat-back,and plug wires.
Esslinger underdrive pulley and adjustable cam gears
Superchip
K+N conical air filter and crank case breather
Wings West lower wing
Razzi upper wing
17x7.5" Konig Toxxins w/205-40-17 Yokohama Paradas

[This message has been edited by econorocketZX3 (edited 03-11-2001).]

danger_man · Mar 11, 2001

Get:
an intake ($200)
Pulley ($120)
Springs ($200 + $150 installation)
Headers ($350)
Rework exhaust (swap out muffler w/stainless - $200)

gSOLO · Mar 11, 2001

which products do you recommend???

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TEAM Mid-A
2000 Zinc Yellow ZX3: on it's way out my life

2001 Zinc Yellow ZX3: Stay Tuned, March Something, 2001
Project SOLO1:
Eye Candy: 20%Tint; SOLO Decals; TriBreak;
Performance: UDP, CAI, any suggestions?;
Sound: 12" Sub, PA System and Funky Horn.

Sirlothar · Mar 11, 2001

I really dont agree that the first things to do should allways be the intake/exhaust route with the Focus. The header and exhaust are not really that restrictive at all comapared to hondas that allways get a new exhaust as the first thing they do. I would say get an UDP pulley first because that will give you the biggest feeling in power, at least it did, and its only like 100 bucks. Then Cam Gears because those do like 6-8HP on the wheels with a stock car and can do more with the more mods you do. Now your up to about 350 bucks.

I would say get a good intake like the Ingen or the Eslinger and will be about 200-300 bucks. And with the left over pick an exhaust of your choice, i would get one with 2.25 inch pipes and stainless steel. That should put you in your price range and give you a real good power increase and your car will sound like a sports car. I wouldnt buy a header if you are going with a supercharger. You will get more HP with the stock header on because the supercharger likes the back pressure. If you do get a header get one that loses the cat like the Focussport racing header because the street header only gives like 1hp and thats just not worth the cash. I hope i helped you with your choices

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2000 Twilight Blue ZX3 (Auto)
FocusSport Cool-Flo Intake/Blue Spark Plug Wires/Superchip/Borla 2.5" Exhaust/H&R Lowering Springs/Hella Dual Headlamps/Eurolite HyperWhite Bulbs/Indiglo Guages/Alpine CD Player/Infinity Sound Speakers/MTX 400 WATT amp/Pioneer 12"Sub/Euro Grills/Razzi Spoiler/Full Tinted windows/Armrest Center Console/Eibach Sway Bars/AFX UDP/APC Clear Corners
Soon: Jackson SC and Cam Gears
GreatLakes Member

gSOLO · Mar 12, 2001

thanks for the input... i hope to get all these mods done within a month...

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TEAM Mid-A
2000 Zinc Yellow ZX3: on it's way out my life

2001 Zinc Yellow ZX3: Stay Tuned, March Something, 2001
Project SOLO1:
Eye Candy: 20%Tint; SOLO Decals; TriBreak;
Performance: UDP, CAI, any suggestions?;
Sound: 12" Sub, PA System and Funky Horn.

BOSS122 · Mar 12, 2001

I'd suggest:
AFX UDP - $1250-$100 = $1150

Esslinger or Kent adj. Cam Gears $1150-$250 = $900

Cat back exhaust $900-$250 to $400) = $650-$500

With the remaining money, I'd get springs and maybe some other suspension upgrades.

gSOLO · Mar 12, 2001

ok... i should be getting a big check from the insurance company... i'll spent about $1000-$1250 on performance for my New Focus (once i get it)...

a pully sounds like a good place to start... what do you guys and gals recommend?

$1250-$100Pully = $1150 left

OneHigh-focus · Mar 12, 2001

I'd say if you got a chunk of change like that, why not look into head work. This company Gude in the new issue of super street
is putting out a zetec package.That should get you quite a bang. I take it, its not often you have over a grand in your pocket, at least not I, so its easier to come up with a couple hun down the road for a cold air ind. or UDP. Eh?

speedy_zx3 · Mar 12, 2001

I would recommend AGAINST Gude. if my information stands correct, they are also known as, or once known as, Bullfrog... they don't use new stuff (such as Crane), they just re-grind. not only that, but, last I knew, you have to send your part(s) in the be done (at least TB and cams) and that means downtime. if you don't mind having "used" parts in your ride, and can deal with the downtime, go right ahead.

can anyone prove me wrong?

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" I said to Hollywood, 'Where'd he go?' and Hollywood was like, 'Where'd who goooooo?' "
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'01 Twilight Blue ZX3 5-spd w/ Power/Premium options
NOW:JBA Header, Esslinger UDP (blue)
LATER:AEM CAI, Spark Plug Wires, H&R Sport springs, KYB 4-way adjustable struts, Eibach anti-sway bar kit, MBRP exhaust, 17" ICW GT Sport rims w/ BFG Euro T/A's

gSOLO · Mar 12, 2001

sending my what!!! i will not be able to do that... life without focus is not worth living

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TEAM Mid-A
2000 Zinc Yellow ZX3: on it's way out my life

2001 Zinc Yellow ZX3: Stay Tuned, March Something, 2001
Project SOLO1:
Eye Candy: 20%Tint; Red Neon Lighting;
Performance: MBRP Exhaust, Injen Intake, AFX Pulley and Kent Cams.
Sound: 12" Sub, PA System and Funky Horn.

BOSS122 · Mar 12, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by speedy_zx3:
I would recommend AGAINST Gude. if my information stands correct, they are also known as, or once known as, Bullfrog... they don't use new stuff (such as Crane), they just re-grind. not only that, but, last I knew, you have to send your part(s) in the be done (at least TB and cams) and that means downtime. if you don't mind having "used" parts in your ride, and can deal with the downtime, go right ahead.

can anyone prove me wrong?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree with you. I saw a ZX2 S/R with a gude head package dynoed on Friday. The S/R has the gude ported and polished head, gude bored throttle body, and gude reground cams. Also it has the FZRacing header. It dynoed at 137 HP at the wheels if you set the adjustable cam gears to make peak power just before redline. When making the peak power be at around 6,000 RPM, so the power was more useable, it dynoed at 130 HP at the wheels.

My ZX2 S/R dynoed at 122 HP at the wheels with a header and AFX underdrive pulley. It doesn't seem like that head package is worth the money.

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'00 ZX2 S/R
15.82@85.91 stock
15.57@88.12 with mods
AFX Test Pilot

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