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Old 11-17-2009, 05:49 PM   #601
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uhm would that design of manifold work with a foci?.. it actually looks cool haha
yeah sure.. you wouldnt need such a large plenum since you dont have a crossover of 4 more cylinders feeding in but the design will work.
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Old 11-18-2009, 11:28 AM   #602
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you do know that the LSx engine are very lightweight. If its an aluminum one the difference in weight from the zetec to the LSx is 40lbs.......... if its cast iron its 110lbs. most of the weight wont be up front, it will be in the middle to back where theres a bunch of "weird" new parts the focus isnt use to, like a rearend, driveshaft, etc.
yes i know a lot about lsx motors. i wasnt sure how much the zetec weighed in comparison to the heavier iron block.
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Old 11-18-2009, 07:30 PM   #603
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What sucks is you have some clearance issues but I think for the amout of work that you've done -SO WHAT? It can be fixed. Some new pipe routing and it should be good to go! we're pulling for you, man.
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