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Wassup guys, I had a questionm, I have a 2001 zx3 s2 edition. I want to change the whole suspension to a svt, which drops it .5" and a svt brake system. But I also want to swap out the engine for a brand spanking new onw, I have 142, 000 on my car now, I want to have the car for a long time and I don't want the car to give out, what type of engine should I swap it out for and if I do swap it for a new one, what others things under the hood should I swap out with new too, like transmission?

Do you have an Automatic or Manual transmission?

I would go with the new Zetec motor's from Ford (ask b16sir1991). Because you know you won't have issues swapping Zetec to Zetec. If you could find an SVT motor great, but you also need to tear the car apart and change ECU's and wiring and such.

You could also throw in a 351 :P

I have an automatic transmission, yah im just going to get a zetec, turbcharger and all
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Turbo will require prepping that transmission, especially if it's that old... it'll wreck it. I'd be saving up for a rebuild. Look up Lentech autos. You'll probably want at least a good tune, valve body, torque converter, and some new clutch packs to run a turbo at decent boost and keep that trans alive.

if you are planning on swapping in a fresh engine and then going turbo you should definately keep that auto. automatic and boost go together hand in hand. 2800 stall, ceramic clutch packs, trans brake get it all! however if you're going to build for boost you might as well keep the motor you have and completely rebuild it for boost. there is no point in buying a brand new engine with 0 miles on it if you are going to tear it apart directly. just replace everything in the motor you have. pistons, rods, head job with new over sized valves, port intake manifold, new knife edged crank

But if I use the engine I have now and rebuild it, would it last me the same as having a good engine?
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I saw this engine, a 2.0 zetec with supercharger built in, made by ford, its 2850.00 brand new, think that's good? Would I need to change anything else if I get this?
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Wassup guys, I had a questionm, I have a 2001 zx3 s2 edition. I want to change the whole suspension to a svt, which drops it .5" and a svt brake system. But I also want to swap out the engine for a brand spanking new onw, I have 142, 000 on my car now, I want to have the car for a long time and I don't want the car to give out, what type of engine should I swap it out for and if I do swap it for a new one, what others things under the hood should I swap out with new too, like transmission?

hey man i have the same car you do i have the svt brakes and the svt suspension im am putting in a svt engine this summer im not getting any thing else under the hood yet but if you go with the new engine it would help to get a new clutch

Wow that's great, how the suspension and the brakes?.. How much was it?.. Yah I was thinking of new clutch and transmission.. Why svt engine?
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But if I use the engine I have now and rebuild it, would it last me the same as having a good engine?
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yes. if you rebuild the engine properly with things like forged pistons and rods for example, it will last longer on boost than a brand new 0 mileage stock engine. there would be more things to go through than just pistons and rods but you will cross that bridge when you come to it. long story short it will cost less to build a bullet proof engine from the one you have than to buy a brand spankin new one.

I saw this engine, a 2.0 zetec with supercharger built in, made by ford, its 2850.00 brand new, think that's good? Would I need to change anything else if I get this?
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where did you see this engine? if you are sure it is a zetec that can be put in a focus and isnt blown to smitherines you had better buy it. without seeing more info on that motor i couldnt tell for sure if you could use it or not. there are alot of cars that have used the zetec engine.

I saw it here http://thefordsource.com/store/motorsports/focus.htm

I don't, maybe I'll just get a new zetec engine and just get headers, catback exhaust, and intake, just to give it some horsepower, supercharger will be too pricey for me.. What else will give hp on my zx3.. Is an intercooler a good idea to change too?
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nah dont worry with an intercooler unless you have boost. biggest things you can do for hp gains without boosting would be the new squaire tube headers from Tom/1turbofocus if he ever puts them into production, decent exhaust system, drop in k&n filter with SVT snorkel, good tune from tom, and if you really want to get some power add nitrous. it isnt so dangerous as people might lead you to believe so long as you use common sense.

i just looked at that website you were talking about with the supercharger. that is just the supercharger kit alone. it doesnt come as a package with supercharger and complete engine. that is about an average price for a supercharger kit. however if you are going to get boost you would be best off to get a turbo kit instead. they are more efficient, make more power, and have a much higher hp range. most power u can get with a S/C is around 220-250 maby with a built engine with high boost. with a T/C you can make that much on an internally stock engine at low boost. build the engine and turn up the boost to around 15lbs and you're looking at a cool 320+

Im just going to put headers, intake and catback exhaust... I'll change my radiator, transmission, timing belt, battery, and clutch but do automatics have clutch?... any others this I should change if get a new engine?
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Autos have several clutches. And a flex plate and torque converter instead of flywheel and *clutch*.

If I were you, I'd wait until that engine goes. I bet it's got another 50-100k left in it easy. Fool around with it until then. If you get another Zetec you won't have wasted time or money on parts. Not to sound condescending or anything but you'd be surprised what a little hands-on time can do for your experience and knowledge. You'll figure everything out as you go.

agree with dcl2049