I had my love/hate relationship with that car.
-parts were very expensive as the demand for them was low back then.
-Everything rusted, i had to replace every suspension peice possible when lowering it.
-the 4-1 header wasnt a direct fit by any means.
-The 3in flex pipe was to low, was made to clear the oil pan with how the exhaust ran.
- tuning solutions were minimal, ended up having a custom tune done by focus sport.
i can keep going, but at just over 200fwhp n/a. The car was a blast to drive.
11:1 compression ( svt bottom end /10.2:1 factory)
ported/mild zetec head
comp stage 2 cams
42lb injectors
ported 2000 intake mani
bbk 70mm tb
4-1 focus sport header to 3in flex pipe
2.5 thermal exhaust
boost-a-pump
focus sport custom tune
There was other engine mods as well but thats the gist of it. I will get into a 2004 svt eap soon.