What is the largest motor I could drop in a 2000 focus hatch?

Question

2000 Ford Focus ZX3 Hatchback

Answer 1

there is a small v8 that they make a full kit for, it will take about 20k to do including the motor and conversion to rwd.  Also, check into the v6 cougar motor which fits very well.  Cheapest would be a supercharged SVT focus motor which are fairly easy to find.

Answer 2

how big is the hatch?

Answer 3

I assume you mean in order to make the most power...

If your existing motor needs replaced: replace it with a 2.3 liter from an SVT Focus -

If your existing motor is still good - add a turbo to what you have and you can create some SICK power - close to 300hp with all of the correct modifications...when that motor lets go - then get the 2.3 liter and rebuild it for the turbo (pistons, forged rotating internals etc)

Answer 4

keep the engine you got, and get the supercharger. You have a pretty good engine to start with.