New SVT

PizZel · Nov 4, 2003

Well guys, I just traded in my 2000 SE for a 2003 SVT. I will upload some pics when I take them. You can see below what mods i had on my old car.

Couple questions?

1. My old car had more sh*t on the lower RPM range (1500-3000). What mods should I do to get this one there? Cat-Back and Intake?

2. To make this easier. Gimme a list of SVT Aftermarket parts I should check out.

Thanks[thumb]

Infra3sv · Nov 4, 2003

Welcome! Have fun with your car. here's a link that might be helpful.
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/search.php?s=

PizZel · Nov 4, 2003

lmao........THX's

Infra3sv · Nov 4, 2003

I don't think a cat-back or intake is going to help with lower rpms. The UDP probably will very little. The best thing to do for lower rpms is a supercharger.

PizZel · Nov 4, 2003

does your's have the same problem? fall on its face in the lower rpm's?

HONDAHATER · Nov 4, 2003

I have same experience with mine. It's my theory it has something to do with the twin-plate clutch not grabbing right away. I also have traction control which can really get in the way.

My solution is to turn off trac control and drop the clutch at 2500 rpm...it goes then

PizZel · Nov 4, 2003

i had to settle for the SVT w/ no sunroof, heated seats, trac control

but got it for $13,500 [thumb]

HONDAHATER · Nov 4, 2003

13500 new?

That's a great price.

I didn't want all the extra stuff my car has. But I didn't want to wait to get the car either.

So I took my loaded Silver one right off the transporter!

I've got 11,000 mi on it in 10 weeks!!!

hotfocus · Nov 4, 2003

Congrats Ravage...may I ask how much your SVT was?

PizZel · Nov 4, 2003

read up.........sticker was 20,500.......w/ my trade and a little talkin i got it to 13,500

damonabnormal · Nov 4, 2003

great deal on your `03! I picked mine up for $16,900 with all options except the HID lamps... I took a $1200 bath on my trade in : `01 ZX3. (I owed 7200 and they would only give me 6000)[mad]

R&DSVTZX5 · Nov 4, 2003

Super Deal!!!! Congrats on the *new* Focus

Infra3sv · Nov 5, 2003

I think all of them are like that in lower rpms. Supposedly the Zetec is faster off the line.

essveetee · Nov 5, 2003

basically, you get one or the other: torque and a slower-revving engine, or high hp, high revving engine...we all know what the svt is. From my experience, it is like a Honda engine with gobs more torque and a nicer engine note (IMO)...my 115 hp jetta (prob ~130-135 crank hp after the mods) had more power off the line...but died above 5000 RPM. My SVT doesn't come alive until then (and more or less, after 6000 when the short runners open up). All in all, im happy with how it runs, despite it falling on its face in the lower rev range.

Nick

PizZel · Nov 5, 2003

I have been playin w/ it some more. If i get the RPM's up to 1300-1500 and feather the clutch it takes of nice. To really take off I tried 2500, and dam. Makes my old foci look bad. I was up to 135 whp on that and it never took off like this SVT. I only have 350 miles on this car now, so im guessing it will just get better after its broke in.

essveetee · Nov 5, 2003

I've got a bit over 500 miles...gets better every day[thumb]

Chick · Nov 5, 2003

Congrats on your new purchase and the price..wow! I can't find one for no lower then $20K!

Infra3sv · Nov 5, 2003

I thought a loaded SVT sticker was around $19,800.

essveetee · Nov 5, 2003

looking at my invoice, I paid $18390 before my trade and tax, etc. They threw in wheel locks and lifetime inspections, too. Oh yeah, i got 0% APR also.

Chick · Nov 5, 2003

I looked at a 5 door SVTF and a 3 door SVTF. They were both loaded and the dealership was asking $21,175. And that's in West Virginia.

New SVT

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essveetee

Chick

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