Is it possible to put a mustang cobra engine in a svt focus? what all exactly would be needed to do the swap and price range?

well I've seen a few foci with 302's in them, do a search for zx302.

With a quick search heres what i came up with..

http://sportcompactcar.automotive.com/69861/0404-sccp-2003-ati-terminator-focus-review/index.html

Moved to "Engine & Transmission Swap"

http://www.kugelkomponents.com/focus/focus.html

it can be done and has been done but it isnt cheap. you would be looking at $15000 easily

^^^^ Thats a fair estimate... including engine, tranny and rear end.

well I've seen a few foci with 302's in them, do a search for zx302.

Little puny 302's ... I laugh at them .. HA HA.... [poke]

I don't think there is any way for a modular ford engine to fit a focus. It is bigger than a 429 dimensionally.

Well.... you're wrong.

The KugalKomponts kit was designed to run both old school and Mod motors.

The first one was the RS8 by Ford Racing... 5.0 cammer in a RS body... I've seen 03+ Cobra motors in them as well as some older V8's

if you are going to take somebody's advice on details regarding a v8 focus this is the man to listen to seeing as how he owns one lol

true^^^hes got one

Here's a couple of shot of my engine bay with the 408 stroker in it to give you an idea of how much room there really is.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/OrangeSVT03/ZX408-14.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/OrangeSVT03/ZX408-12.jpg

how were you able to use the stock front focus susp/steering rack with that...

i dont think he did. could be wrong but im pretty sure he didnt. and on a side note. after seeing those pics im suprised... you COULD go bigger lol!

how were you able to use the stock front focus susp/steering rack with that...

Everything you need comes in a kit... almost a direct bolt in.

Well.... you're wrong.

The KugalKomponts kit was designed to run both old school and Mod motors.

The first one was the RS8 by Ford Racing... 5.0 cammer in a RS body... I've seen 03+ Cobra motors in them as well as some older V8's

i remember the rs8, motortrend ran it against the Gallardo and it out did it in most tests, and i believe it was within a tenth or so of it in the quarter.

Well.... you're wrong.

The KugalKomponts kit was designed to run both old school and Mod motors.

The first one was the RS8 by Ford Racing... 5.0 cammer in a RS body... I've seen 03+ Cobra motors in them as well as some older V8's

Crazy.

How does it handle if done correctly? Is there AC, stuff like that?

like a mustang from what i understand. i kinda doubt the kugalkomponts kit comes with an a/c adapter

It actually fits pretty good.

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss97/Focus4-6/fOCUS/Focus003.jpg

302(331) with Vortec,,, Still plenty of room.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/mad4v8/UK-V8-Focus_Wagon/IMG_0341.jpg

It actually fits pretty good.



Air ride?
I'm thinking that thing better be strapped down good, brake master is damn close to that VC.
(yes I weaseled my way in to your bucket, i had to see more)

Hello,

There is actually more room at the master cylinder that it looks and I can lower the motor down slightly if I need to. It has air ride, front suspension from a Cobra with air struts which is why I modified the strut towers.

The car is in for paint right now, it is a dark gunmetal with slightly lighter stripes, it is looking pretty good!

The bucket is public but the pictures are pretty crappy, I am pretty good at melting metal but suck at taking pictures!

Mark
[woot]

Air ride?
I'm thinking that thing better be strapped down good, brake master is damn close to that VC.
(yes I weaseled my way in to your bucket, i had to see more)