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**Housoft** · 08-16-2006, 08:34 PM

I understand why us Zetec guys want to be able to swap into a duratec, but why do duratec guys want to go from 2.0->2.3.

Is the D20 light years behind the D23? I know us zetec guys are getting up there in miles and when replacing an engine, why not use a more advanced block that will ultimately have more places to go modification/power wise. Is the cost of moving from a D20->D23 really justifiable?

And don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to say it is a stupid product idea. I support every single (non-rice) mod for the Focus. I am just generally curious why D20->D23 is worth the 2-5 grand it will end up costing.

08-16-2006, 08:34 PM	#29
Housoft TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Seattle, WA Posts: 587	Re: 2.3 Duratec Full Swap Kit-----> We want your opinions!! I understand why us Zetec guys want to be able to swap into a duratec, but why do duratec guys want to go from 2.0->2.3. Is the D20 light years behind the D23? I know us zetec guys are getting up there in miles and when replacing an engine, why not use a more advanced block that will ultimately have more places to go modification/power wise. Is the cost of moving from a D20->D23 really justifiable? And don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to say it is a stupid product idea. I support every single (non-rice) mod for the Focus. I am just generally curious why D20->D23 is worth the 2-5 grand it will end up costing. __________________ 2000 2.0l Zetec Sedan Retired 2002 2.0l Zetec SVTF Pitch Black, Cold Weather Package, Power Moonroof, Audiophile. Waynes Tune, Steeda SRI, SRF Stage 2 TB, Magnaflow Catback. Near Future: ORP, 2.5" flex, New exhaust. After that I'm gonna get a little crazy.