I read somewhere that the block of the duratec is only goood for about 300horsepower...is this true? and if so what can be done about it? because ive heard how great this engine is i dont wanna be stuck at 300 or less HP...toms focus is making 500 on a zetec..
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The Duratec block is as strong as anything you'll need for street use, in my opinion. Down the road, if you get really serious, as in pro racer serious, then perhaps an alternative block MIGHT be needed. But by that time, the car wouldn't be very fun as a driver.
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The Duratec block is as strong as anything you'll need for street use, in my opinion. Down the road, if you get really serious, as in pro racer serious, then perhaps an alternative block MIGHT be needed. But by that time, the car wouldn't be very fun as a driver.
you dont think with 300 hp, in a car as "light" as ours, he would be able to compete with atleast vettes?? i would think so. obviously he could take the stangs and camaros but i would think he would be able to take the cars a class above those. i could be wrong tho (probably
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It's really not even worth debating all the hypotheticals.you dont think with 300 hp, in a car as "light" as ours, he would be able to compete with atleast vettes?? i would think so. obviously he could take the stangs and camaros but i would think he would be able to take the cars a class above those. i could be wrong tho (probably) lol![Image]()
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i want morethan 300hp mate im ordering the motor in feb and im gonna work on it over a year or two slwoly getting patrs and building the whole engine iw ants oemwhere closer to 500 lmao..i know somehone witrh a 400hp honda civic si that kills vettes even at highway speed so im guessing a 2.3L motor that actually has TQ will do even worse.hahayou dont think with 300 hp, in a car as "light" as ours, he would be able to compete with atleast vettes?? i would think so. obviously he could take the stangs and camaros but i would think he would be able to take the cars a class above those. i could be wrong tho (probably) lol![Image]()
we all gotta have dreams right?!?
but for real man...go for it. do it. make a name for yourself amongst the focus crowd. were all rootin for ya. i for one know i would LOVE to see that actual potential of this engine (for a "normal" tuner) if regular joe shmoes are kickin out 300+ hp that will be a turning point for the way other tuners look at us
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but for real man...go for it. do it. make a name for yourself amongst the focus crowd. were all rootin for ya. i for one know i would LOVE to see that actual potential of this engine (for a "normal" tuner) if regular joe shmoes are kickin out 300+ hp that will be a turning point for the way other tuners look at us
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im a dreamer who got pissed and now tries to make his dreams happen haha..seriously im getting the engine in feb-late feb then im gonna start being marcey MS favorit customer lol. and whoeevr else. kogbox etc...I need to keep in touch with him about my drivetrain i may shoot up to MI to his shop one of these years to get that done too. Im just trying to be patient and do it all in steps cause im not rich(yet).we all gotta have dreams right?!?
but for real man...go for it. do it. make a name for yourself amongst the focus crowd. were all rootin for ya. i for one know i would LOVE to see that actual potential of this engine (for a "normal" tuner) if regular joe shmoes are kickin out 300+ hp that will be a turning point for the way other tuners look at us![Image]()
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damn why you gotta make me feel bad? youd think so but the cost of the supplies...Im not in it for the money.how are you not rich? i would think a shark wrestler would get paid pretty damn good![Image]()
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What kind of pizzas do you deliver to make $20/hr?
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I deliver for tonys pizza...and im moving to south cali..maybe ontario-[censored].
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another victim of the "i s h"
...can we kill this already??
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lol..
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