Formula 420

i hold it against me!

KC_Prelude

I must admit, that is one of the only non-cheesy flame jobs I have ever seen, I actually like it. I myself have been soured on Ford products *thank you explorer and mustang*. an Evo with the same money in it would destroy a focus, plus it won't look as stupid. Good luck on the project.

Spin9k

I would look better if it closed it's mouth :o

Formula 420

yeah, i love this poaint job, i think i might copy the flames and level of detail on my car, but go with a blue flame.

bubble

I own a Focus SVT. The new 2.3L engine actually does have some potential. It's a PZEV (partial zero emissions vehicle) and has a very restrictive intake. I've seen low 14s with bolt-ons. The 2.3 doesn't have any forced induction kits yet because it is so new.
There is no SVT Focus for 2005. There's no SVT anything for 2005! There is however a Focus ZX4 ST. The ST stands for street tuned. It has the SVT suspension with the 2.3L motor that isn't available on the SVT.
If you get a Zetec equipped focus you'll have plenty of aftermarket parts to choose from. If you're serious about the V8 swap you might want to look into the one offered by Ford. It's a 5.0 crate motor. Parts alone, at retail value, are around $20,000.
A V8 rwd focus won't handle like a rally car!

Formula 420

lookey.

Formula 420

not available factory. was supposed to be, but it's not. aftermarket fo' sure.

jonnyb

that is pretty cool and im not gonna say i wouldnt drive it if someone gave it to me but at the end of the day when you park it in the garage its still a focus. if you are gonna stick with ford why not get a lightning or the new mustang?

i do understand when you say you want to make a car instead of buy one...i am going to be beginning that quest soon. why not go with a kit car? you could get a K1 attack and put in an s2k engine for the same cost as this focus and that would be so much funner.

Formula 420

the SVT team currently has the SVT MUSTANG COBRA, THE SVT F-150 LIGHTENING, and the SVT FOCUS, i want the focus.

in the next little while we'll be releasing a SVT RANGER THUNDER

Tirminyl

Ahh yes. The Focus "RS8". Don't worry. When I had mine I planned for a 2.5L Duratech or 3.0L Duratech swap. I love the sound of the 2.5 when the secondaries open.

The new 2.3 for the Focus is very sweet. On par with the SVT especially witht he zx4 ST. Makes you wish the rumors of a turbo version of the ST to be released whenever SVT starts backup with their project....yeah. Otherwise the 2.3 folks can give thanks to Cosworth and their est 100hp turbo ready rebuild.

Sorry for ramblin. Formula- I like the Focus RS, the ST170 and the Reiger fronts much better. Take a look at those if you haven't.

Ike

The ST170 is nothing more than a rebadged SVT for the euro market, and the RS is euro only as well...

Tirminyl

Yep, I know all that, used to own a Focus. I just meant the front bumpers/lip vs the one in the picture he posted.

edit- Not to imply that all current and previous Focus owners would know that because they don't

Ike

Ahhhh misread that, thought you were talking about the cars not the bumper/lip. I appologize for my poor reading comprehension skills

Chester

Bah if your gunna get a "rally feel" just buy Subaru WRX STI for 32 G's, itll knock the socks off that focus.

RX8Bliss

good luck with your focus. that's going to be one sick *** dragster. just a quick question though, are you really going to rally it?

Ike

The Focus is no longer coming since Formula lost his job, sorry man

RX8Bliss

oh man, that sux. my heart goes out to you bro, hope you find something soon