Spec Focus rules questions - The Ford Focus Forum

**lapp4sm** · 11-22-2007, 04:09 PM

A couple of questions regarding rules.

1) Can you put an SVT engine in a non-SVT car? According to the rules, it looks like you can. I would assume that, if you can, you would then need to follow the SVT rules.

2) Body kits. The rules state that you may update to an SVT or RS "Type" body kit. Does this mean that you need to use actual Ford or F2 body kits, or can you use an off brand SVT or RS body kit (SVT or RS replica kit)? Can you use an ST body kit?

Rule 22.5
"Only OEM rear wings or spoilers are allowed in dealer configurations. No aftermarket wings or spoilers are allowed except as noted below. SVT or RS Type Body kits are allowed."

Thanks in advance for your help.

Mark

**sleeperlove** · 11-22-2007, 11:12 PM

I am unsure of the F2 body parts. You can use an SVT engine it just has to be to spec.

You can use any OE body parts as far as I know. Except for fenders I think. I think RS fenders are not allowed

**brads03zx3** · 11-22-2007, 11:51 PM

If you use the SVT engine, you will have to use the Getrag Tranny (and other rules as you have stated). There is no difference between an SVT and a non-SVT shell.

I believe the intent of the Body kit rule is to maintain a factory look, so as long as it still looks like a factory ford focus, I would think you'd be good to go. What specific kit are you talking about? Good luck.

**f2focus** · 11-23-2007, 01:02 AM

F2 body kits are allowed....that is why the rules say RS type. All of our cars have the RS body kits on it and wings as well.

The ST body fit will cost you a fortune unless you buy it off someone.

If I were you Mark...I would not do the SVT engine swap, you are better off doing a duratec swap....

**lapp4sm** · 11-23-2007, 01:59 PM

F2Focus-

Who's RS kit did you use on your cars (just kidding). Do you have them in stock or do they have to be ordered? If they need ordered, how long do they take? How much $$$ for the kit (to a local SPEC Focus driver that will tell everyone where they got the kit)? Perhaps I should just give you a call.

The only reason I would consider using an SVT engine is that I have one, along with the transmission. We are considering building another SPEC Focus car (sedan?).

Thanks
Mark

**f2focus** · 11-23-2007, 04:41 PM

mark call me and I will give you the racer price....and lets talk about the other car. Maybe we can do something together!!!

11-22-2007, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
lapp4sm TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 384	Spec Focus rules questions A couple of questions regarding rules. 1) Can you put an SVT engine in a non-SVT car? According to the rules, it looks like you can. I would assume that, if you can, you would then need to follow the SVT rules. 2) Body kits. The rules state that you may update to an SVT or RS "Type" body kit. Does this mean that you need to use actual Ford or F2 body kits, or can you use an off brand SVT or RS body kit (SVT or RS replica kit)? Can you use an ST body kit? Rule 22.5 "Only OEM rear wings or spoilers are allowed in dealer configurations. No aftermarket wings or spoilers are allowed except as noted below. SVT or RS Type Body kits are allowed." Thanks in advance for your help. Mark

11-22-2007, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Apex hunting Posts: 9,824	Re: Spec Focus rules questions I am unsure of the F2 body parts. You can use an SVT engine it just has to be to spec. You can use any OE body parts as far as I know. Except for fenders I think. I think RS fenders are not allowed __________________ “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” - Bruce Lee

11-22-2007, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
brads03zx3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 11,661	Re: Spec Focus rules questions If you use the SVT engine, you will have to use the Getrag Tranny (and other rules as you have stated). There is no difference between an SVT and a non-SVT shell. I believe the intent of the Body kit rule is to maintain a factory look, so as long as it still looks like a factory ford focus, I would think you'd be good to go. What specific kit are you talking about? Good luck. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec ZX3 vs MNTN - 15-1 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 23/1 *JCM Racing #88* Back to Dual Purpose Focusing Vacuum Vulture Racing - We add stiffness

11-23-2007, 01:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 2,433	Re: Spec Focus rules questions F2 body kits are allowed....that is why the rules say RS type. All of our cars have the RS body kits on it and wings as well. The ST body fit will cost you a fortune unless you buy it off someone. If I were you Mark...I would not do the SVT engine swap, you are better off doing a duratec swap.... __________________ Authorized Dealer for: Brembo Brakes, Clutchnet, Vogtland, Eibach, Koni, Tokico, Ingalls, Ireland Engineering, Crower Cams, Supertech, ACT Clutch, ARP Studs, Kyowa Wheels, Nitto Tires, Toyo Tires, StopTech Brakes, Centric Brakes, TurboSmart, Cosworth, Street Scene. www.f2focus.com Vehicles: 2008 Ford Fusion, 2008 Focus Coupe, 2010 Mazda 3 (Coming), 2011 Fiesta (planned)

11-23-2007, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
lapp4sm TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 384	Re: Spec Focus rules questions F2Focus- Who's RS kit did you use on your cars (just kidding). Do you have them in stock or do they have to be ordered? If they need ordered, how long do they take? How much $$$ for the kit (to a local SPEC Focus driver that will tell everyone where they got the kit)? Perhaps I should just give you a call. The only reason I would consider using an SVT engine is that I have one, along with the transmission. We are considering building another SPEC Focus car (sedan?). Thanks Mark

11-23-2007, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 2,433	Re: Spec Focus rules questions mark call me and I will give you the racer price....and lets talk about the other car. Maybe we can do something together!!! __________________ Authorized Dealer for: Brembo Brakes, Clutchnet, Vogtland, Eibach, Koni, Tokico, Ingalls, Ireland Engineering, Crower Cams, Supertech, ACT Clutch, ARP Studs, Kyowa Wheels, Nitto Tires, Toyo Tires, StopTech Brakes, Centric Brakes, TurboSmart, Cosworth, Street Scene. www.f2focus.com Vehicles: 2008 Ford Fusion, 2008 Focus Coupe, 2010 Mazda 3 (Coming), 2011 Fiesta (planned)

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