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Mmmm, a 150k civic engine will keep running a lot stronger than a 150k Zetec.
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I'm not trying to be an ass, but what kind of facts or observations are you basing this on? Have you had an experience with two such motors?
I can't say I've worked on or used alot of 150k Zetecs but I have seen alot; and those that I did observe seemed to be running perfectly fine. Granted, these old dogs didn't exactly feel the most potent, but frankly, Zetecs never were in naturally aspirated form.
The bottom line is: if taken care of properly (which often times they aren't), there's no reason why high mileage Zetecs wouldn't run properly and strong.
Besides, potential purchasers of used Foci looking to mod it most likely won't consider touching the motor unless everything is intact and running well.