2.3L Duratec Foci are on the streets and nobody cares?!

[ 03-28-2003, 07:08 PM: Message edited by: OmniFocus ]

 

Originally posted by OmniFocus:
2.3L Duratec Foci are on the streets and nobody cares?!

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">oh, we care... but (and i did read what you wrote) we demand pics.

 

Yeah poke around there and see what is up on the engine.

 

Okay... I'll go back for engine pics.

 

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the Focus 2.3L PZEV only going to be available in California,New York and I believe one other state?

 

Originally posted by Virtual_Insanity:
Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the Focus 2.3L PZEV only going to be available in California,New York and I believe one other state?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">the other is Mass.

and for now, you're right. for MY 2004 it'll be available in all states.

 

JACKPOT....HAHA SUCKS FOR YOU IF THAT'S TRUE!...
im a poet and i didn't even no it!
-chris

 

so whats the cost of a swap?

 

Well.. I'm a little disappointed because the engine is so damn UGLY... But I guess looks aren't what we are after, right?

 

 

Wow, you're right, that is extremely ugly!

- Drew

 

Originally posted by Rob G:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Virtual_Insanity:
Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the Focus 2.3L PZEV only going to be available in California,New York and I believe one other state?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">the other is Mass.

and for now, you're right. for MY 2004 it'll be available in all states.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Model year 2004 - does that mean in a few months? Does anyone know for sure when? I'm trying to figure out what to do with my car (FI, mod up for STS class, save up for an Elise

, etc.) and knowing when I can get one without a hassle affects my decision.

 

looks like no room to play.

i'll keep my zetec

 

Individual coil packs on the plugs! What a PITA. Ugly as sin, but I'm about HP anyways. I like the intake manifold in the front.

 

Personally I can't believe how much under the hood is changed... I mean... almost EVERYTHING moved or changed! Even the battery sits in a totally different location!

I can't wait to try a 5 speed version. I declined to test drive the ATX, because I knew that they'd not only try to get me to buy it even more than usual, but it wouldn't be much of a comparison between my MTX Zetec.

It LOOKS cramped, but a lot of that is just hoses and shields. It has a little more room.

Did everybody notice the location of the oil filter? WAY easier to change oil.

Another reminder to everybody, not only does this engine put out more HP/TQ, it weighs less. (50lbs IIRC, not 100% sure).

Custom order a base model ZX3 with this badboy, and you'll have a Mini Cooper killin' H stock autocross machine.

If I get a decent job soon, I am seriously considering purchasing a second Focus.

 

OH MY GAWD THAT IS UGLY!!!

GET AN ENGINE COVER AND IN A HURRY!!!

Also... I dunno if I like the intake being up front.... but I guess for ram air it might make for nice and easy conversion...

/me runs off to Local Ford Dealer tomorrow morning to test drive one and beat the crap outta a test drive vehicle!

 

WTF is that disc thing on the fuel rail? Engine bay looks like an old 22R

, it has potential to be cleaned up though. Filter change should be a snap now too!

 

I love the front side intake manifold!! unfortunately the valve cover is powerful ugly.

can't wait to try one out, thanks for the spyshots!

 

Originally posted by airforcefocus:
WTF is that disc thing on the fuel rail? Engine bay looks like an old 22R

, it has potential to be cleaned up though. Filter change should be a snap now too!

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">lol, i thought the same thing...ford copies toyota?...nah

 

Looks like the oil filter is dangerously exposed.

[ 03-28-2003, 09:19 PM: Message edited by: sts-zx3 ]

 

Wow... looks like Ford just kinda threw everything together and called it a day. The Zetec is much prettier under the hood.

 

Truthfully guys... The ugliness is pretty much isolated to that area... The single coilpacks and fuel injector wiring make up most of the mess. On the Zetec, all the fuel and intake related wiring was still there... just hidden from our view on the backside of the engine.

The coilpack wiring, while ugly, is a necessary evil. Some careful re-routing would have it looking up to spec.

 

Originally posted by OmniFocus:
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Did everybody notice the location of the oil filter? WAY easier to change oil.

Another reminder to everybody, not only does this engine put out more HP/TQ, it weighs less. (50lbs IIRC, not 100% sure).

Custom order a base model ZX3 with this badboy, and you'll have a Mini Cooper killin' H stock autocross machine.

If I get a decent job soon, I am seriously considering purchasing a second Focus.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">The oil filter alone makes me want it..........!
damn, the potential is mind boggling.........and the H-stockness days are probably numbered

as far as an ugly motor, well, maybe....but I find it kind of refreshing that it isn't covered by a bunch of plastic "styling" covers.

[ 03-28-2003, 10:51 PM: Message edited by: ZXmurph ]

 

Originally posted by Zoomer69:
Wow... looks like Ford just kinda threw everything together and called it a day. The Zetec is much prettier under the hood.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I think that about hit it on the head. Perhaps they rushed this out the door? Maybe when it becomes THE engine choice, they'll clean it up. As others said, I'm all for the exposed look, just clean up the wiring.

edit: where's the throttle body? in that box next to the manifold? i see the cable, but it goes into that box?

[ 03-28-2003, 11:29 PM: Message edited by: FocusOnPunk ]

 

What are the specs on that engine? Im tryin to decide between it and a viper not sure which way to go.