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Old 03-28-2007 | 02:35 AM
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i want the 5.0 under the hood in that thing!
they've done that. i also saw a video of a ford focus with a windsor v8 under the hood, that thing was rediculously vicious. probably couldn't handle worth a damn.
the 5.0L is a windsor V8.. and they do make swap kits for it.. same with the 4.6L which can be alot quicker then the 5.0L , same motor thats in the newer mustangs, and Cobra..

as for handling, its converted to rear wheel drive, and of course everything would be stiffened to support the weight for the heavier motor.. it can handle it just fine
Old 03-28-2007 | 02:43 AM
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i didn't say it isn't a windsor v8, but the video didn't specify. i think the person who sent it said it was a 350 windsor. but that was years ago so i'm kinda fuzzy on the details.
Old 03-28-2007 | 02:47 AM
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it would be a 351 windsor then.. 350 is chevy, 351(5.8L) is ford.. 351 is a windsor and would be possible just as much as 302 (5.0L)..
Old 03-28-2007 | 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SilyOtter
scion definatly would beat it.. be careful if you race next to one.. it might blow up, & land upside down on your car.. lol.. mroe likely loose a wheel .. or blow a motor.. ...
...and that's assuming you can get the POS to start.
Old 03-28-2007 | 03:09 AM
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Ford;
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Fix Or Repair Daily
Old 03-28-2007 | 04:19 AM
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Focus = Poo=Poo...after 25,000 miles the engine will self dentinate anaywayz!!!....Ford Products Blahhhhhhhhh!!!!

4 real....All money on Scion!!
Old 03-28-2007 | 08:04 AM
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^^ I thought the Ecotech fours were pretty decent motors.
Old 03-28-2007 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
^^ I thought the Ecotech fours were pretty decent motors.
Ecotech??...lol....All I ever hear is how Ford engines go out after 25,000 miles etc...
either something mechanical...or some part breaks!.....
Old 03-28-2007 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
^^ I thought the Ecotech fours were pretty decent motors.
ecotech are chevy's 4 bangor engine, ford focuses use zetec and duratec.
Old 03-28-2007 | 04:59 PM
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the only reason ive seen people have problems with fords is because of driver error, like fixing something that aint broke, then making it broke.. this is the reason for has a bad rep, they are the leaders right now for an affordable muscle car, and there motors get better and better
Old 03-28-2007 | 05:18 PM
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besides that 351 windsor, ford is crap. I'd have to be out of my mind to buy an american 4 cylinder
Old 03-28-2007 | 05:22 PM
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Who cares....win or lose...you still look better in a tC
Old 03-28-2007 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tCTaco
Who cares....win or lose...you still look better in a tC
Good point. I'd rather be slow in a Scion, than fast in a Ford. That's why I have an xB
Old 03-28-2007 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PakanaHerruus
the only reason ive seen people have problems with fords is because of driver error, like fixing something that aint broke, then making it broke.. this is the reason for has a bad rep, they are the leaders right now for an affordable muscle car, and there motors get better and better
better and better? they have bigger weaker engines getting lower mpg. v8's that make less hp than other companies 6 cyl engines. but ugly cars.

leader in affordable muscle cars? all they have is the mustang and that ain't much to be proud of when a 25 grand gt can lose to a 20k chevy cobalt ss supercharged on a road course.

its brakes are underpowered and suspension is disgustingly sloppy. a true muscle car, sounds really hard to make a car that isn't even that good at a single thing other than looking retro and going fast in a single direction.
Old 03-28-2007 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by midgethearsexb
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Who cares....win or lose...you still look better in a tC
Good point. I'd rather be slow in a Scion, than fast in a Ford. That's why I have an xB
Cant forget about the xBs......besides...I tell it like this...I met this guy yappin at the mouth about how much he could beat me in his SRT-4 Neon....I told him good for you, I know you will beat me, but lets set up a race in about a year. He said why, you palnning on turbo charging your car by then......I said, no, your engine is planning on dying before then.
Old 03-28-2007 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tCTaco
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Who cares....win or lose...you still look better in a tC
Good point. I'd rather be slow in a Scion, than fast in a Ford. That's why I have an xB
Cant forget about the xBs......besides...I tell it like this...I met this guy yappin at the mouth about how much he could beat me in his SRT-4 Neon....I told him good for you, I know you will beat me, but lets set up a race in about a year. He said why, you palnning on turbo charging your car by then......I said, no, your engine is planning on dying before then.


How often you find any amereican car thats still runs as new after so many abuse?
Old 03-29-2007 | 12:46 PM
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depends how many tires you shoot out on the other guy
Old 03-30-2007 | 03:35 PM
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tc deff wins!!!!!!!! ive raced a svt focus!!!! spanked him!!!! i beat him by about a car and a half... all i have is intake/custom exhaust and short shifter and 19's
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