ford RF2.0L ztec is just a honda vtec wannabe? not with an iron block!
05-14-2008, 01:37 AM
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Re: ford RF2.0L ztec is just a honda vtec wannabe? not with an iron block!
Originally Posted by jo_gobel
---- that engine....
i had one in my Contour and it was a POS. replaced the motor, and it was still shitty.
the ****** liked to overheat..... so i replace....
radiator
hose
tstat
fan (and added a second fan)
heater core
coolant flush
eventually ended up pulling the OEM engine and put in a JY rebuilt and it still overheated.
ended up selling to some schmuck on CL for $1000 more than it was worth.
i had one in my Contour and it was a POS. replaced the motor, and it was still shitty.
the ****** liked to overheat..... so i replace....
radiator
hose
tstat
fan (and added a second fan)
heater core
coolant flush
eventually ended up pulling the OEM engine and put in a JY rebuilt and it still overheated.
ended up selling to some schmuck on CL for $1000 more than it was worth.
05-18-2008, 04:16 PM
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Re: ford RF2.0L ztec is just a honda vtec wannabe? not with an iron block!
nice manifold but I hope it actually fits in the car. They have real tight engine bays. Have you checked clearance to the front tranny mount, slave cylinder, and radiator?
05-18-2008, 11:59 PM
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Re: ford RF2.0L ztec is just a honda vtec wannabe? not with an iron block!
Originally Posted by danman
nice manifold but I hope it actually fits in the car. They have real tight engine bays. Have you checked clearance to the front tranny mount, slave cylinder, and radiator?
05-22-2008, 12:37 PM
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Re: ford RF2.0L ztec is just a honda vtec wannabe? not with an iron block!
Originally Posted by jagojon3
Hot ---- as usual Aaron 
05-27-2008, 05:50 PM
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Re: ford RF2.0L ztec is just a honda vtec wannabe? not with an iron block!
Originally Posted by danman
nice manifold but I hope it actually fits in the car. They have real tight engine bays. Have you checked clearance to the front tranny mount, slave cylinder, and radiator?
come on noobulator 
however i say it spins bearings at 300+
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