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So I know a lot of you will probably tell me to read all these FAQs and ----, but I didn't see anything like this in there. This is a really stupid question, so bear with me. I have a 2000 Ford Focus with the regular Zetec 2.0L engine. The stock exhaust manifold bolted to the catalytic converter with a kind of triangular shaped flange. Is there a way I can still use this manifold or will I have to get something else that will work?

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an exhaust shop can make the flange and then you can keep your stock restrictive piping ;)

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Cool, any idea how much that will cost?

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I dont think anyone on here has turbo'd a focus, I could be wrong though. I have seen a few on the net so do some searching, so what they used. Then do a write up so the next guy that wants to turbo his moms/girlfriends car will have a strarting point ;)

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What the ---- is wrong with you people here?

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who the ---- is "you people"

did you just call me a ------?

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The only thinkg I can think of about using the stock manifold is that the turbo will hang fairly low. This will require the use of a sump tank and some type of pump to route the oil away from the bearings and back to the pan. I'm not sure how much this costs, but it is something you will want to look at.

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buk9tp - Yes, as a matter of fact I did because that's clearly what I wrote.
I was referring to the way that most people on here don't even help with other's questions, but instead find some way to belittle them, which obviously isn't very helpful at all. This is why I'm always reluctant to post here because I don't need this bullshit.

jeffsciv23 - Thanks for the help, and yes, it will be restrictive, but it will be free.

RJwaggs - Okay, I'll try to look into that. I'm just trying to do this while spending as little as possible.

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Well, not to be rude, but if you are going to go with a low hanging turbo, then you NEED to look into it. Otherwise, the money you spent on that nice turbo will go down the shitter once the lines coke up and your turbo poops itself. :(

Just thought I would clarify. After the oil passage/journals inside the bearings, the oil has no pressure to push it out. So the oil has to be pulled out byh some force. On many turbos, gravity is this force, but in your case, gravity will not ba able to pull the oil back to the pan if the lines are anything like I think they will be with that manifold. This is why you need a pump and sump :)

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I acually did help you even though I poked a little fun at your car. If your going to be that sensitive then I dont suggest you stay at HMT. This site is filled full of Men who like to have fun while getting ---- done, not little bitches who need there hand held to cross the street. Good luck with your project, Chad.