{"id":1208,"date":"2010-11-27T17:20:03","date_gmt":"2010-11-27T22:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=1208"},"modified":"2018-01-28T21:17:26","modified_gmt":"2018-01-29T03:17:26","slug":"turbo-5-3l-ford-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=1208","title":{"rendered":"Ford Focus with a Turbo 5.3 L V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Recently are seeing a lot of engine swaps using the Ford Focus. This Focus has had the 2.0 L inline four removed and replaced with a 5.3 L LSx V8 using a custom subframe. Add the use of a Master Power T76 turbo and this Focus has a ton of power under the hood. The rest of the drivetrain consists of a TH800 transmission and 8.8 Mustang rear end.<\/p>\n

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Recently are seeing a lot of engine swaps using the Ford Focus. This Focus has had the 2.0 L inline four removed and replaced with a 5.3 L LSx V8 using a custom subframe. Add the use of a Master Power T76 turbo and this Focus has a ton of power under the hood. 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