Crazy V8 Ford Focus!!

blackgt00 · 06/28/2006, 03:49 PM

A v8 focus???? jesus!!
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/7...60DA40ECC9.htm

Clipse3GT · 06/28/2006, 03:51 PM

That looks

curnaco · 06/28/2006, 04:11 PM

Very gay and fast!

RAVEN · 06/28/2006, 04:14 PM

awesome work imo. it would be a bad-ass sleeper if it wasn't for the typical v-8 rumbling. hmm, now if i could only swap a vr-4 motor in my 3G.

bwhahahahah

Mark · 06/28/2006, 04:21 PM

there are kits complete with motor mounts to swap a 302 in to a Focus; thats been around almost as long as the Focus has.

Clipse3GT · 06/28/2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

there are kits complete with motor mounts to swap a 302 in to a Focus; thats been around almost as long as the Focus has.

But why....

SVTJayC · 06/28/2006, 05:51 PM

I liked the company that was swapping in the 03+ Cobra motor. That was bad ass, but also retained all of the "stockness" of a modern motor.

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ro...or_ford_focus/

Doric · 06/28/2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipse3GT

But why....

Why what? A V8 in a lightweight car? RWD? What's wrong with that? Seems about ideal to me.

As opposed to FWD... Well, FWD anything, really.

Mark · 06/28/2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipse3GT

But why....

well, lets see, a 302 is cheap as hell to mod and a solid, reliable platform. I would be willing to bet the Focus is comparitively light, so what is the confusion? I remember reading a mag test about a V8swapped Focus, and they had many comments on how surprisingly well this particular one handled too. The only downfall is the FWD, but jesus, I think this would be a fucking blast to drive.

Bitter · 06/28/2006, 06:02 PM

this is le-olde like mark said, i remember when my friend had a focus and talked about that. then he got a 2000 Eclipse, yea its that old

Doric · 06/28/2006, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

well, lets see, a 302 is cheap as hell to mod and a solid, reliable platform. I would be willing to bet the Focus is comparitively light, so what is the confusion? I remember reading a mag test about a V8swapped Focus, and they had many comments on how surprisingly well this particular one handled too. The only downfall is the FWD, but jesus, I think this would be a fucking blast to drive.

I thought they were converted to RWD as well...?

Hard to believe they have a FWD transaxle that can stand up to the abuse.

Mark · 06/28/2006, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Doric

I thought they were converted to RWD as well...?

Hard to believe they have a FWD transaxle that can stand up to the abuse.

you know, you are probably right...its been a long time since I read that article

Strider · 06/28/2006, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RAVEN

hmm, now if i could only swap a vr-4 motor in my 3G.

The time/money/hassle of that project just doesn't justify what the end result would be.

NHRATA01 · 06/29/2006, 08:05 AM

I remember seeing vids of a few of them on the internet some time ago. The thing that strikes me most, is hearing a V8 rumble from a Focus; it just sounds so out of place. It's like watching a lumberjack sing opera, or something along those lines.

rocketbass88 · 06/29/2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Strider

The time/money/hassle of that project just doesn't justify what the end result would be.

Yea... I'd much rather pick up an early 90s 5.0 Mustang... probably half the money and twice the power.

Mark · 06/29/2006, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rocketbass88

Yea... I'd much rather pick up an early 90s 5.0 Mustang... probably half the money and twice the power.

I think JR is referring to a VR4 drivetrain swap in a 3G.

ShaneM · 06/30/2006, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark

there are kits complete with motor mounts to swap a 302 in to a Focus; thats been around almost as long as the Focus has.

They did it on Sports Car Revolution this season on the Speed Channel

SVTJayC · 06/30/2006, 10:04 AM

Can't be terribly expensive either. You can get a used ZX3 for pennies on the dollar now. Doesn't matter how many miles, you're gutting it anyway. Say you even wanted a top of the line model like ATI used. You could easily get a used SVT for ~10k, probably sell the motor/trans for a few hundred. All said and done, i think you could get something on the road for under 20k like that. If you were going bargain basement, even cheaper. The cool thing is that Ford Racing actually got into this, and built a lot of the parts you would normally need to fab yourself, and sells them out of the catalog.

rocketbass88 · 06/30/2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

I think JR is referring to a VR4 drivetrain swap in a 3G.

Gotcha... either way, I wouldn't waste my money on making a V8 Focus...

Doric · 06/30/2006, 03:46 PM

Of course you wouldn't. You drive an RS.

fryed_ · 06/30/2006, 03:52 PM

same reason people put one in a miata...

SVTJayC · 06/30/2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RAVEN

it would be a bad-ass sleeper if it wasn't for the typical v-8 rumbling.

Maybe you could rig up some sort of fuel cut off to 4 of the cyls. A bigger giveaway might be the huge tires in the back.

Ah, now this one is my favorite...
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...hini_gallardo/
http://www.streetracersonline.com/articles/rs8/

Ford Racing did one using the Focus RS from Europe as the donor, and the 5.0 Cammer motor as the crate. 420hp, 2860lbs. That was pretty bad ass too, and retained a very stock appearance. Cost 104k though. MT estimated what it would cost for you to build you own (assuming you were going with everying new and couldnt buy an RS) and came up with 66k But the conversion parts alone to get the motor in:

Kugel Komponents rear-drive conversion kit $6,000
8.8-inch, 4.10:1 Traction-Lok Axle $799
T-5 transmission bell-housing $195
T-5 5-speed manual transmission $1,395
Hurst shifter $180
T-5 leather shift boot $75
T-5 leather shift knob $45
V-8 clutch Linkage $49
Heavy-duty clutch kit $260
= ~9500

+ Crate Motor

+ Donor Focus

So assuming all new parts...
I was a bit on the low ball, but Definitely doable for 20k. As I know where you can get a Free Focus.

I still think it would be a cool project.

Doric · 06/30/2006, 04:04 PM

Then do it.

SVTJayC · 06/30/2006, 04:12 PM

Well, ill restate that, it would be a cool project for someone who had an extra 20k laying around, and a garage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpNBfNPmRUc&search=Focus

rocketbass88 · 06/30/2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Doric

Of course you wouldn't. You drive an RS.

All I could afford when I got it... I got it from my cousin for 4 grand with 18k.

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Clipse3GT Ah yes... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Vehicle: 00 GT RIPP STG.3 & EVO X Posts: 10,863	That looks

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Mark grrrrrrr Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: St Louis Posts: 12,023	there are kits complete with motor mounts to swap a 302 in to a Focus; thats been around almost as long as the Focus has.

06/28/2006, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
SVTJayC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 314	I liked the company that was swapping in the 03+ Cobra motor. That was bad ass, but also retained all of the "stockness" of a modern motor. http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ro...or_ford_focus/

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Bitter am cat Join Date: May 2004 Location: South of Chicago Vehicle: 2007 Camaro Posts: 35,130	this is le-olde like mark said, i remember when my friend had a focus and talked about that. then he got a 2000 Eclipse, yea its that old

06/29/2006, 08:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
NHRATA01 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New York Vehicle: 2001 Trans Am, '03 SLS Posts: 2,116	I remember seeing vids of a few of them on the internet some time ago. The thing that strikes me most, is hearing a V8 rumble from a Focus; it just sounds so out of place. It's like watching a lumberjack sing opera, or something along those lines.

06/30/2006, 10:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
SVTJayC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 314	Can't be terribly expensive either. You can get a used ZX3 for pennies on the dollar now. Doesn't matter how many miles, you're gutting it anyway. Say you even wanted a top of the line model like ATI used. You could easily get a used SVT for ~10k, probably sell the motor/trans for a few hundred. All said and done, i think you could get something on the road for under 20k like that. If you were going bargain basement, even cheaper. The cool thing is that Ford Racing actually got into this, and built a lot of the parts you would normally need to fab yourself, and sells them out of the catalog.

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Doric 11/3/04 - 6/11/06 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver, CO Vehicle: 2005 GTO Posts: 22,517	Of course you wouldn't. You drive an RS.

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fryed_ My penis is bigger Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: A/S/L? Posts: 17,666	same reason people put one in a miata...

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Doric 11/3/04 - 6/11/06 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver, CO Vehicle: 2005 GTO Posts: 22,517	Then do it.

06/30/2006, 04:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
SVTJayC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 314	Well, ill restate that, it would be a cool project for someone who had an extra 20k laying around, and a garage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpNBfNPmRUc&search=Focus