HTPerformance Zetec / SVT / ST170 / RS Thermostat Housing

[HTPerformance]

HTPerformance Premium Billet Thermostat Housing For 1.8L and 2.0L Zetec and RS / SVT / ST170 Ford Motors. Replace your cracked or leaking housing for good!

Upgrade your Zetec and SVT Zetec motored Focus with the new HTPerformance Thermostat Housing

HTPerformance has utilized the newest CAD/CAM and Rapid Prototype modeling technology to test actual prototypes and bring this new product to you. We hope that you value our investment in research and development.

This is a complete kit which will work on both Zetec AND RS / SVT / ST170 Focus motors. All of the necessary fittings and thermostat (OEM or 180deg) will be included.

Features:

* CNC machined billet thermostat body and fittings
* Electrochemically coated for durability
* Will be available in HTPerformance Signature Red; fittings will be clear anodized
* (First batch of housings will be BLACK anadozed)
* Maintains the fittings for all stock coolant lines
* OEM coolant line do not match standard barb fittings, HTP has developed specific fittings for this product which will ensure OEM fitment
* NPT to -AN fittings can be utilized for custom setups
* One additional fitting for an aftermarket water temperature gauge sender
* Upgraded Viton gasket compound for high-performance and durability
* All new Stainless Steel hardware included
* SVT / ST170 Temperature Sensor fitting included

Benefits:

* Replaces your faulty stock thermostat housing
* Eliminates coolant leakage due to poor OEM housing manufacturing processes
* Reduces costly downtime associated with future OEM housing replacements
(Some owners have reported changing multiple OEM housings over the course of their ownership!)
* Ability to easily install an aftermarket water temperature gauge
* Peace of mind!

Applications:

* 2000-2004 Ford Focus w/ 2.0L Zetec motor
* 1998-2004 Ford Focus w/ Zetec 1.8L and 2.0L motor (MK1)
* 2002-2004 Ford Focus RS w/ turbocharged Zetec-E motor
* 2002-2004 Ford Focus ST170 w/ 2.0L Zetec
* 2002-2004 Ford Focus SVT w/ 2.0L Zetec
* 1995-2000 Ford Contour w/ 2.0L Zetec
* 1998-2003 Ford Escort ZX2 w/ 2.0L Zetec
* 1993-2000 Ford Mondeo w/ 1.8L and 2.0L Zetec
* 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar w/ 2.0L Zetec
* 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique w/ 2.0L Zetec

Pricing:

$299.95 + shipping/handling

[XboxHacka]

um I'm going to have to pass right now on the thermostat housing.

Thats almost $100 more then I thought it was going to be and its not available in black. So maybe when I have that money laying around. And you get it in black or even blue I'll be all over this.

Also where are the pics?

[CharlesWA]

Originally Posted by HTPerformance

Initially available in HTPerformance Signature Red; fittings will be clear anodized

Pricing is OK I think considering the complexity of the part and what you're getting. Any ETA on the pre-order for black housings?

[shadyninja]

Originally Posted by CharlesWA

Pricing is OK I think considering the complexity of the part and what you're getting. Any ETA on the pre-order for black housings?

you can pick up a can of Krylon if the color bothers you

[COSVT03]

With the cost of the program they used to make this alone makes that 249.99 dollar price CHEAP. Not to mention the cost of materials and coating it... You pay for what you get.

One thing I want to know is, does this use an OEM rubber gasket? I am interested a little bit more about the gasket material. Also, I'll think about it once they are available in black, red will clash with all the work I'll be doing soon.

[HTPerformance]

Originally Posted by COSVT03

One thing I want to know is, does this use an OEM rubber gasket? I am interested a little bit more about the gasket material.

The gasket materials are made from Viton.

[topspeedfab]

Do you have a picture of the finished product?

[HTPerformance]

The Black housing color is now available as an option!

Originally Posted by topspeedfab

Do you have a picture of the finished product?

Final renderings will be posted soon.

[XboxHacka]

I'm not saying it cost to much. Its just $100 more then I thought it was going to be. So now I have to save up for it. Also TY for adding the Black

Is this the group buy price? If so how much will it be when you start selling it in the store?

[aka013]

I think we are all going to have to save up some money for this. It's better than replacing you stock crappy one every 10k miles though. I would also like to see some pics.

[XboxHacka]

Me To!!!! I demand pics!!! lol

[HTPerformance]

Ask and you shall receive!

[mysvtftoy]

Is this the expected price for purchasing in the future, or is this a special "group buy" price? Nice that it includes the thermostat and all. I could not care less about the color. You should offer only red. Hah. It's your part man. Massive did not compromise on the purple lightweight crank pulley and I doubt the color had much if any effect on purchases of that thing.

[COSVT03]

Originally Posted by HTPerformance

The gasket materials are made from Viton.

So is it a O-ring type gasket like factory, just made out of the better Viton Seals?
If so, that is perfect!

[XboxHacka]

Nice I'm loving the rendering. I'm definitely going to buy one (Might be a month or two for me to get the cash for it). But when will you have pics of the real thing?

Originally Posted by mysvtftoy

Is this the expected price for purchasing in the future, or is this a special "group buy" price? Nice that it includes the thermostat and all. I could not care less about the color. You should offer only red. Hah. It's your part man. Massive did not compromise on the purple lightweight crank pulley and I doubt the color had much if any effect on purchases of that thing.

Yea but the thermostat housing is a lot more visible then the crank pulley. Also I don't want people to first notice my thermostat housing right when they look in the engine bay. Also I have a black and green theme going on. Red would look right out of place.

[HTPerformance]

Originally Posted by COSVT03

So is it a O-ring type gasket like factory, just made out of the better Viton Seals?
If so, that is perfect!

You got it.

[adn_zx3]

250!!! holy ...... any way when I can order one via credit card?

[CharlesWA]

Payment sent.

[svt3d]

Charles post up some pics when you get it and get it installed!

[error54]

Any way we can get a group buy on these to bring the price down? I'm sure a lot of people would order then. Any installed pics yet?

[HTPerformance]

Originally Posted by error54

Any way we can get a group buy on these to bring the price down?

This is as low as it goes. Save up or continue using crappy replacement parts... we can't make a housing as cheap as Ford, nor do we produce parts on the scale of hundreds of thousands. We do not want to make parts like Ford either, because their materials process for the original housings obviously is faulty. Look at all of the failures.

As for pictures for the skeptics, you'll have to wait till one of our early adopter brethren to get it installed on their whips. Seem reasonable?

[G-forces]

I definitely want one, but I'll wait until I'm done assembling parts for other projects before I invest in this sweet looking piece of insurance.

Nicely convincing looking part!

[HTPerformance]

In reference to VitViper and Stolle:

I appologize for removing your posts.

But if you aren't going to buy one, why post? People should know what they want or need, if they don't want or need it, they aren't going to buy it. I think that is plain and simple.

We heard a need for this product and have responded by stepping up to the plate to deliver.

Please only post if you have questions regarding the product we have developed or would like to order. This is not a thread for non-constructive discussion.

[fruitport_focus]

Great job! In these tough economic times it takes balls to test the waters and step up to the plate with a new (and much needed ) product. Does it cost more than a piece of plastic? Sure! But this is the reality of the aftermarket. Performance, durability and piece of mind justify the price. I'd buy a red one just to put on the shelf! Thanks!

[davlafont]

Great job. You get what you pay for. As noted by HTP, the OEM design and materials are crappy.

I might try to buy one soon because I'm doing a head swap anyway, so it would be good timing. On the other hand, I'm paying this much for the used head itself, so I might have to put the this on hold for a bit.

Either way, thanks for taking the risk!