Originally Posted by
roro22
I have thought about the focus RS engine as a complete transplant to get rid of the wank gearbox and have some more smoother power from low down (tbh I just assumed that it would be those things rather than knowing them) and more reliability from the same power
me and a mate have been lookin into this its a total bastard of a job that'll cost thousands let alone price of engine and box
the FRS box is a mtx75 with cable linkage this is a fukker as u need the focus stuff, you'll need custom drive shafts, hubs etc etc.
the FRS management needs everything to run properly (full loom, PATS, clocks, ingintion system etc etc)
the easyest way we worked out is to use FRS engine/turbo only then get aftermarket managment, colling, mounts and you'll have to keep your original box and shafts as it is basically black top zetec.
if u wanna be diffrent use a C20LET or a jap engine Vtec/200sx etc etc
the VGA 1.8T engine is a bastard as like the duratec the turbos at the back inlet at the front