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20-11-2006, 01:30 AM
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Focus is my middle name
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Hi
Can anyone tell me if I can fit an svt airbox for my 2004 LR zetec? If so is it a straight fit or does it need any mods?
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2004 LR Ford Focus Zetec 3 door, Panther Black, Manual, 17" MP3 Alloys, SVT Airbox with K&N panel filter, SVT Snorkel, Leather Gear Knob and Steel Handbrake Cover, ST170 pedals, ST170 Lower grille, CFM UDP Not too soon : Focus sport/Borla Exhaust, Throttle body
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20-11-2006, 07:22 AM
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You need to mod the bottom of the airbox, as the inlet for the piping is a very different shape. You have to cut some of the box away in some spots, but attempt to fill in the existing hole in some others. Not a simple or neat mod
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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20-11-2006, 10:57 AM
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Focus is my middle name
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Ok I have ordered svt airbox and svt snorkel. Does that make it simpler?
The outlet from the box to the engine seems shorter than stock. Is there a problem as well?
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2004 LR Ford Focus Zetec 3 door, Panther Black, Manual, 17" MP3 Alloys, SVT Airbox with K&N panel filter, SVT Snorkel, Leather Gear Knob and Steel Handbrake Cover, ST170 pedals, ST170 Lower grille, CFM UDP Not too soon : Focus sport/Borla Exhaust, Throttle body
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20-11-2006, 12:43 PM
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Focus Rookie
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its a ***** fitting the ST/SVT snorkel to the zetec box.. but it is possible.. a half hour or so, a saw and some tape....!!
But id recommend the Vollant intake, over the SVT box.. its nearly legal and youd see better gains.. and definately a better sound! Check out.. http://www.myzx3.com/how-to/volant-svt.htm http://www.focushacks.com/ (is always a good one aswell) Im glad we have more LRs popping up in the forum, i think im catching the modification bug again!
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04' Panther Black Focus Zetec Custom Euro Plates, ST side indicators, MK2 Badges, ST Snorkel, White 17"s, Exhaust, Springs, Volant Intake,Angel Eyes, Body Kit, St170 Lower Grill, F/C Throttle Body, DBA slotters |
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20-11-2006, 01:02 PM
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Focus is my middle name
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2004 LR Ford Focus Zetec 3 door, Panther Black, Manual, 17" MP3 Alloys, SVT Airbox with K&N panel filter, SVT Snorkel, Leather Gear Knob and Steel Handbrake Cover, ST170 pedals, ST170 Lower grille, CFM UDP Not too soon : Focus sport/Borla Exhaust, Throttle body
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20-11-2006, 02:01 PM
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Focus Rookie
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hmmmmmmm interesting..i had read different things on the focusfanatics website.. but no one had dynoed and compared them directly..
i wonder if in that dyno the Volant was using the ST snorkel..
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04' Panther Black Focus Zetec Custom Euro Plates, ST side indicators, MK2 Badges, ST Snorkel, White 17"s, Exhaust, Springs, Volant Intake,Angel Eyes, Body Kit, St170 Lower Grill, F/C Throttle Body, DBA slotters |
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20-11-2006, 02:28 PM
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XR5 eater...=P
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20-11-2006, 06:35 PM
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The worst thing is that im BROKE!
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04' Panther Black Focus Zetec Custom Euro Plates, ST side indicators, MK2 Badges, ST Snorkel, White 17"s, Exhaust, Springs, Volant Intake,Angel Eyes, Body Kit, St170 Lower Grill, F/C Throttle Body, DBA slotters |
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20-11-2006, 09:27 PM
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If you have an SVT airbox and an SVT snorkel, they will fit and it will take about 10 mins to fit. No cutting or taping required. You only need to do some DIY surgery when you try to fit an SVT snorkel with the original Focus Zetec airbox. I did this and it took maybe 30 mins anyway.
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20-11-2006, 09:47 PM
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Where can you get these intakes (the volant and the svt from) and how much do they cost?
Adam
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Blue Flame Focus Zetec ST170 Side Indicators, K&N Panel Filter, Factory Scuff Plates, Leather/Alloy Handbrake Cover, Body Kit |
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20-11-2006, 10:17 PM
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Focus is my middle name
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Electronic
Bid Against Yourself - Ebay The SVT snorkel and airbox cost me US $190+50 postage. Expect to pay around $270+ for a volant CAI
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2004 LR Ford Focus Zetec 3 door, Panther Black, Manual, 17" MP3 Alloys, SVT Airbox with K&N panel filter, SVT Snorkel, Leather Gear Knob and Steel Handbrake Cover, ST170 pedals, ST170 Lower grille, CFM UDP Not too soon : Focus sport/Borla Exhaust, Throttle body
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26-11-2006, 02:03 AM
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Focus is my middle name
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OK guys I ve installed the svt airbox and snorkel. Straight fit. Took me 15 min.
I have to tell you its made a significant difference at the low end. Feels as if the cars been released off its shackles. The engines runs a lot smoother. And it sounds nice too. A touch quieter than stock airbox without the resonator. But it purrs very nicely. Would recommend to ANYONE who wants a bit of low end :sm_headba
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2004 LR Ford Focus Zetec 3 door, Panther Black, Manual, 17" MP3 Alloys, SVT Airbox with K&N panel filter, SVT Snorkel, Leather Gear Knob and Steel Handbrake Cover, ST170 pedals, ST170 Lower grille, CFM UDP Not too soon : Focus sport/Borla Exhaust, Throttle body
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26-11-2006, 01:54 PM
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Will a K&N zetec filter fit the st170 aitbox?
I'm thinking of doing the same, st170 snorkle+airbox swap. But I want to use the same air filter i have for the zetec. any ideas? Nick.
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26-11-2006, 07:22 PM
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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27-11-2006, 12:30 AM
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Focus is my middle name
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Ive ordered a K&N filter too. The filter is the same for both airboxes
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2004 LR Ford Focus Zetec 3 door, Panther Black, Manual, 17" MP3 Alloys, SVT Airbox with K&N panel filter, SVT Snorkel, Leather Gear Knob and Steel Handbrake Cover, ST170 pedals, ST170 Lower grille, CFM UDP Not too soon : Focus sport/Borla Exhaust, Throttle body
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13-11-2007, 04:32 PM
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Now XR5hatch!
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HUGE GRAVE DIG! Sorry.
But Ive been thinking about this mod. From looking at pics on the net, I cant really see much difference between the zetec airbox and the ST airbox... Is there a difference between the boxes (apart from the snorkel inlet shape / size), or will adapting the ST snorkel to the zetec box give the same results? |
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13-11-2007, 06:07 PM
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A realyy good question, and one that is being debated on FocusFanatics at the moment.
Short answer...I don't know!
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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13-11-2007, 06:44 PM
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Now XR5hatch!
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Just looking now at random photos on the net.
The ST170 airbox looks no different. The Ford SVT (US) doesn't have the resonator box, but rather a type of short ram tube that looks to sit to the side near where the bonnet meets the fender. I can buy this setup for $180 delivered including the ST snorkel. Im just not sure if its worth buying the airbox as well, or just getting the snorkel... |
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13-11-2007, 07:11 PM
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Now XR5hatch!
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Sorry $260 delivered... I cant read ;)
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13-11-2007, 09:00 PM
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Hey mate.. HAHAHA you read my mind. i was going to ask this exact Question.
you can get the snorkel for 75USD from Fleabay obviously in the us.
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13-11-2007, 09:22 PM
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Now XR5hatch!
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from what Ive found the box itself is pretty much the same, I cant see anything that would give any power increase, and to get the box its about another $180.
Im going to buy the snorkel and dremel out the input hole in the stock airbox to fit the larger pipe. Pretty sure the snorkel is cheaper through european parts Photn (AU$40 - $50 +ship), unless your buying the airbox as well, which US ebay is the shot. |
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13-11-2007, 09:41 PM
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US$175 here plus freight. At least it's a reputable supplier
http://focus.c-f-m.com/index.asp?Pag...ory=273&Page=2
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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13-11-2007, 09:48 PM
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i tried those guys a few times and they knocked back my credit card every time saying it was a verification problem. There's nothing wrong with my card though.
In the end i got the dirts and gave up. Ended up making my own modification to the snorkel, whether or not it made any difference i don't know but it didn't cost me anything and kept me occupied for a few hours.
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13-11-2007, 10:19 PM
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Lots of guys have used them in the past with little problem.
Was your delivery address the same as your credit card account address?
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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14-11-2007, 06:39 PM
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Knows nothing. Apparently
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yes it is, i even tried paypal but that got knocked back too.
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2008 Electric Orange LV XR5. With dreamscience strategem SCT, K&N 57i Gen2 cold air intake for more fun and demonic vaccum cleaner noise!! 1975 Mitsubishi/Chrysler GC Galant 2-door Hardtop. 4G63 DOHC heart transplant nearly complete!
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14-11-2007, 09:03 PM
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hmmm
Should TRY EP.
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15-11-2007, 04:28 PM
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Knows nothing. Apparently
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yeh but they were dearer.
Anyway i can't spend anymore money on the car for a while. Between now and the end of January i have rego, Christmas, a trip to Fiji and a tour through Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide with my band to pay for. Imma gonna be poor for a bit.
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2008 Electric Orange LV XR5. With dreamscience strategem SCT, K&N 57i Gen2 cold air intake for more fun and demonic vaccum cleaner noise!! 1975 Mitsubishi/Chrysler GC Galant 2-door Hardtop. 4G63 DOHC heart transplant nearly complete!
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SVT airbox for zetec
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