Roush ZX2 Fusion Concept

[TTFOWIA]

Pics and specs of the Roush ZX2 Fusion.

EVERY known pics of the Fusion are here. Enjoy.

*** ARTICLE BY: ME. ORIGINAL VERSION IN FRENCH (TRANSLATED BY ME).

Performance
First of all, let's take a closer look at what made the ZX2 Fusion a performance beast. Here's what ROUSH Performance did to the engine:
- Forged Pistons and Rods
- SVO Cylinder head with 2mm oversized intake valves
- Hi-Flow ROUSH intake and filter
- ROUSH Custom Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold
- Arvin Hi-Flow Stainless Steel Muffler
- Eaton Supercharger with water-to-air Front Mounted Intercooler
- ROUSH Custom Underdrive Pulley kit
- Oversized Griffin Radiator
- Custom ROUSH Windage Tray

Handling
ROUSH Performance also made some AMAZING changes to the car handling-wise. This car would definitely have been a MONSTER on the track as well.
- 4 pistons BREMBO aluminum calipers
- Oversized 13in Cross-Drilled BREMBO Rotors
- 1.5in lower custom ROUSH springs
- Blistein ROUSH X-Sport Struts
- Goodyear 215/40R17 F1 Performance Tires
- 17x7 Prime "Tuner" Alloys
- Custom ROUSH Strut bar
- Energy Suspension full urethane bushing kit

Interior/Exterior
- Unique lip kit by Inform Design
- Unique Spoiler by ROUSH
- Paint specially made for the Fusion (Black on Yellow and Yellow on Black)
- Custom Seats and Interior FloFit
- B&M Short Shifter
- S/C Boost Gauge and Pedal kit by ROUSH
- Complete sound system Stillwater Designs with Ampli, Speakers and Kicker Subs


SOURCES:
http://www.eurotuner.com/featuredvehicles/22985_ford_mercury_concept_cars/index.html
http://media.ford.com/newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=434

[TTFOWIA]

more pics...

[TTFOWIA]

wallpapers... (cant post yet cuz of image size restriction.)

[gunman_sr5]

Thanks to bablefish.

', ' Performance
\r\nAlors firstly, one will see what makes to ZX2 Fusion a small animal of performance. Here thus modifications made to the engine by Roush

Performance:
\r\n- Pistons and Rods Performance
\r\n- Head of cylinders SVO with larger valves d\' intake 2mm
\r\n- Intake and filter Hi-Flow ROUSH
\r\n- Stainless Steel Exhaust manifold ROUSH
\r\n- Muffler Hi-Flow Arvin in Stainless Steel
\r\n- Supercharger Eaton with Intercooler water-to-air
\r\n- Kit of pulleys d\' additional ROUSH
\r\n- Radiateur oversizé Griffin
\r\n- Windage Tray ROUSH in the side have oil to avoid the lack d\' oil in the operations "hi G Forces"

\r\nHandling
\r\nCoté Handling, c\' is also an incredible improvement. Even see by you:
\r\n- Calipers out of aluminium 4 pistons BREMBO
\r\n- perforated Rotors "oversized" 13pouces BREMBO
\r\n- Suspension flattened of 1.5po thanks to springs ROUSH
\r\n- Struts of suspension ROUSH X-Sport by Blistein
\r\n- Tires Goodyear 215/40R17 F1 Performance
\r\n- Rims 17x7 Premium "Tuner"
\r\n- Strut bar custom ROUSH
\r\n- complete Kit of bushings in polyeurethane by Energy Suspension

\r\n\r\nInterieur/Exterior
\r\n- Single Lip Kit by Inform single Design
\r\n- Aileron by ROUSH
\r\n- Painting especially conceived for Fusion Black on Yellow and Yellow on Black \
r\n- Matched Head offices Backet FloFit
\r\n- Shorts Shifter B&M
\r\n- Pedals and S/C Boost Gauge by ROUSH
\r\n- System of its Stillwater Designs with Amplifier, Announcers and Subs Kicker

[TTFOWIA]

hm... I will translate it. Web auto-translators are crap. lol...

[ImCrazy]

Too bad none of these made it to production.....

[gunman_sr5]

hm... I will translate it. Web auto-translators are crap. lol...

I tried. lol

[TTFOWIA]

update: translated.

[AZN_ZX2]

Shouldn't these be in automotivia

[TTFOWIA]

no. its knowledge base.

[mat128]

Great stuff ;)

I wonder what are the mags that were used... "Prime Tuners" isnt really precise.

[ZX2R]

Here's a couple of things I had saved.

[TTFOWIA]

I have a magazine with the original article from your second DOC. I will scan it when I have some time.

[tre2000zx2]

http://media.ford.com/newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=434.

http://media.ford.com/newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=1253

[tre2000zx2]

the puff the fusion and the couger( i dont remeber its name)

[S/R]

the puff the fusion and the couger( i dont remeber its name)


Cougar eliminator

[tre2000zx2]

Cougar eliminator

thanx... i was to lazy to look it up or figure it out...

[pinkshinyalan]

Anybody ever try contacting Roush to see if this stuff is still available/sitting in a warehouse corner somewhere? I know it was almost 10 years ago, but, you know, stranger things have happened.

Edit: Sorry to resurrect an old thread, I'm just curious.

[Zx2Lame]

i have a friend that works at Rousch. im trying to see if he can get me some intake parts and whatknot =x I'll see what i can do

[TTFOWIA]

who cares about the intake parts!!! ask them about the car!! infos, pics, etc...

[Zx2 Frost]

i have a friend that works at Rousch. im trying to see if he can get me some intake parts and whatknot =x I'll see what i can do

Wow intake parts, i can get the same at zxtuner.

We want the damn car lol.

[david gettle]

i have a friend that works at Rousch. im trying to see if he can get me some intake parts and whatknot =x I'll see what i can do

How about seeing if your friend could arrange for the Roush Musium to host a TeamZX2 meet and get Jack to show his ZX2's to the ZX2 comunity, and we could make him a member of the club...

[ChrisZX2]

I’m actually considering a “Roush” conversion on my Z in the distant future. Same paint scheme, seats, rims, eta. For the engine, a Focus Zetec with a built MTX-75 and Jackson Racing supercharger.

Hey, a guy can dream, right?

[ZX2R]

I’m actually considering a “Roush” conversion on my Z in the distant future. Same paint scheme, seats, rims, eta. For the engine, a Focus Zetec with a built MTX-75 and Jackson Racing supercharger.

Hey, a guy can dream, right?

Nice try! The rims aren't in production anymore. It's not a Roush ZX2 if you use the Fuckus drivetrain.

[ravensguildassasin]

what the hell would make it not a zx2 anymore??? is it still using a zetec engine yes. is it still a two door yes. so then how the hell is it not a zx2 anymore. so go right ahead and do it it would be fun not original but fun none the less.

[TTFOWIA]

you'll need an eaton supercharger... not the jackson racing kit :P

[ChrisZX2]

My plan is just for a look-a-like with the same (or better) performance from a supercharged Zetec engine and a transmission that would be able to handle the power. I was thanking of a Focus Zetec because a supercharger kit is already made for and bolts directly up to that engine. But then of course comes the task of swapping it into the Z, but a SVT swap has been done IIRC, so it’s not impossible.

Ether way, it still wont be as difficult as my current project, swapping a Zetec and 6-speed into a Honda Accord :eeek:

[ZX2R]

My plan is just for a look-a-like with the same (or better) performance from a supercharged Zetec engine and a transmission that would be able to handle the power. I was thanking of a Focus Zetec because a supercharger kit is already made for and bolts directly up to that engine. But then of course comes the task of swapping it into the Z, but a SVT swap has been done IIRC, so it’s not impossible.

Ether way, it still wont be as difficult as my current project, swapping a Zetec and 6-speed into a Honda Accord :eeek:

So that's how those Honduhs have been getting torque?

[ZX2R]

you'll need an eaton supercharger... not the jackson racing kit :P

The Jackson Racing Kit is an Eaton!

[ChrisZX2]

So that's how those Honduhs have been getting torque?

lol, I might post the progress in Project Worklogs later.

[TTFOWIA]

The Jackson Racing Kit is an Eaton!

you sure about that? possible. :P whatever...

you still wont need a freakin focus engine... its the same engine damnit lol...

youll need the IM but not the whole engine.

[ChrisZX2]

you still wont need a freakin focus engine... its the same engine damnit lol...

youll need the IM but not the whole engine.

Really, is that all? I haven’t done too much research on it but I remember reading that the pulley setup is different. :shrug:

[TTFOWIA]

yeah, and it's different because it's not the same mount... so you won't be able to keep the pulley setup from the focus on the zx2.

[ZX2R]

you sure about that? possible. :P whatever...

you still wont need a freakin focus engine... its the same engine damnit lol...

youll need the IM but not the whole engine.

The J/R supercharger kit comes with a manifold.

From Zxtuner website

Supercharger Kit - Zetec - Jackson Racing
Sounds of Power! Nothing announces that something's special under the hood more than a whine from a Supercharger. When bolted to a stock Focus Zetec motor, this supercharger adds 50% more hp. Designed expressly for the Focus, it comes with a CARB exemption (E.O. # D-431-3) making it 50 state smog legal on 00-04 Focus. Using an Eaton blower means it's built to last too. Kit includes Supercharger, manuifold, MAF sensor, 30lb. injectors, SVT air filter box, and all attaching hardware and belt. Requires shipping of your stock PCM for a reflash to supercharger spec.

[Larka]

I know someone on the old site posted pics from a trip to the Roush Museum... The black one is sitting back in a corner. Isn't this the set were one of them was wrecked? Or the yellow one turned into the black one?

[ZX2R]

I know someone on the old site posted pics from a trip to the Roush Museum... The black one is sitting back in a corner. Isn't this the set were one of them was wrecked? Or the yellow one turned into the black one?

There were two, a yellow and a black one. The yellow one was "destroyed" in transit. The black one made it to The Museum. IIRC the black one didn't have the strut tower bar.

[ZX2guy19]

The black one is in my driveway. I paid $8000 cash for it. Pics tomorrow. It'll be moved to the garage on Monday. Keep in mind I am only 4 hours from the museum

The car only has 11k miles.

[ZX2R]

The black one is in my driveway. I paid $8000 cash for it. Pics tomorrow. It'll be moved to the garage on Monday. Keep in mind I am only 4 hours from the museum

The car only has 11k miles.

Nice try, legally they can't sell it. Liability reasons. Powerblock TV even did a special about the cars they made that had to be Destroyed for the same reasons.

[ZX2guy19]

Yah I just killed everyone who stood in my way, and left them 8k for their troubles.

[kgscott111]

i think the roush made me fill a dixie cup

[00EscortZx2]

Don't mean to dig up an old thread but, if it has a SVO head doesn't that mean it's a SOHC?

[dareall]

Don't mean to dig up an old thread but, if it has a SVO head doesn't that mean it's a SOHC?

do you know what "SOHC" means ????

[SharkyZX]

Don't mean to dig up an old thread but, if it has a SVO head doesn't that mean it's a SOHC?

Look at the picture of the motor and your question will be answered.

But in case you don't know that SOHC means Single Over Head Cam as dareall implies in his post, that is obviously not true.

My guess is you are probably thinking that SVO was just for Mustangs, but the V stands for Vehicles - plural.

[Defunct S/R owner]

Great research, especially the pics. Would love to see the actual specs on components listed.

[radar4077]

I'm sure i won't be the first or the last to try this, but after looking @ the S/R n the ZX2 SVT n the Roush, I've decided to attempt to build the Roush. I'm aware that the parts will be impossible to find due to most of em never had even been being built and I'm aware that in order to truly try I will have to do an MTX swap, this is one of many areas where I plan to blend the S/R n the Roush cuz in my opinion a racing clutch like the S/R has would've been a good idea but I see no mention of it on the Roush parts list that i've seen, now the 230 HP n 200 TQ those r some high numbers, but lets see if i can make mine @ least as good, maybe even better, I'm gonna locate n purchase a part every other week n install w/ pics everytime i put a part on, Not all will b Roush some will b ideas to make mine better, n though i wasn't able to go the meet this year i will def b there next yr (if there is a next yr, damn u mayans lol) can we please have it in Michagan, I kinda wanna stop by there n show my version to Jack n see what he thinks of it once i'm done

[radar4077]

pics n improvments will start in the beginning of June

[dareall]

I'm sure i won't be the first or the last to try this, but after looking @ the S/R n the ZX2 SVT n the Roush, I've decided to attempt to build the Roush. I'm aware that the parts will be impossible to find due to most of em never had even been being built and I'm aware that in order to truly try I will have to do an MTX swap, this is one of many areas where I plan to blend the S/R n the Roush cuz in my opinion a racing clutch like the S/R has would've been a good idea but I see no mention of it on the Roush parts list that i've seen, now the 230 HP n 200 TQ those r some high numbers, but lets see if i can make mine @ least as good, maybe even better, I'm gonna locate n purchase a part every other week n install w/ pics everytime i put a part on, Not all will b Roush some will b ideas to make mine better, n though i wasn't able to go the meet this year i will def b there next yr (if there is a next yr, damn u mayans lol) can we please have it in Michagan, I kinda wanna stop by there n show my version to Jack n see what he thinks of it once i'm done

dareall is planning on removing all his supercharger parts off his ATX, may sell all the parts including tuned ECU, custom intake, intercooler.......... Will be putting the car back on the road this summer as a N/A car

[radar4077]

ok I love it when my puter does stupid stuff and deletes all I wrote. As I was saying, the supercharger used or not will undoubtably be the most expensive item on this list of goodies that I'll need. But I do thank you for trying to help me so soon lord knows I'll need all the help I can get trying to track down these parts, I'm gonna have to do these upgrades as cheap as possible @ first so I can be slowly saving up for the big stuff I.E. the WW bodykit, the MTX swap n paint n supercharger, the first round of upgrades will actually seem quite insignificant, and some of the things I need to do just as a timing job (btw I'll be on the lookout for lightweight gears b4 I do my timing so if you happen to have some laying around by all means let me know) n all new bushings (Energy Suspension of course) n as i said some won't make any sense at all when it comes to making it look like the Roush ZX2, for instance I've chosen to go w/ Racing seats n Sparco Drift rims just 2 items to make mine a lil lighter, making it a lil better won't be to much of an issue though cuz the idea was for it to be a production car, so they couldn't make it the best it could be, I'm sure they tried to keep cost down so someone might've actually bought it, I'd love to buy either of the ones they did make, heck I'd even take the wrecked one if they'd let me as I'm sure anyone on here would. I do have a question for anyone that is reading this I keep hearing about the SCT PCM is this the best pcm is just the most popular, n if I put it in my car what can I expect from it n will it make my MTX swap easier?

[dareall]

ok I love it when my puter does stupid stuff and deletes all I wrote. As I was saying, the supercharger used or not will undoubtably be the most expensive item on this list of goodies that I'll need. But I do thank you for trying to help me so soon lord knows I'll need all the help I can get trying to track down these parts, I'm gonna have to do these upgrades as cheap as possible @ first so I can be slowly saving up for the big stuff I.E. the WW bodykit, the MTX swap n paint n supercharger, the first round of upgrades will actually seem quite insignificant, and some of the things I need to do just as a timing job (btw I'll be on the lookout for lightweight gears b4 I do my timing so if you happen to have some laying around by all means let me know) n all new bushings (Energy Suspension of course) n as i said some won't make any sense at all when it comes to making it look like the Roush ZX2, for instance I've chosen to go w/ Racing seats n Sparco Drift rims just 2 items to make mine a lil lighter, making it a lil better won't be to much of an issue though cuz the idea was for it to be a production car, so they couldn't make it the best it could be, I'm sure they tried to keep cost down so someone might've actually bought it, I'd love to buy either of the ones they did make, heck I'd even take the wrecked one if they'd let me as I'm sure anyone on here would. I do have a question for anyone that is reading this I keep hearing about the SCT PCM is this the best pcm is just the most popular, n if I put it in my car what can I expect from it n will it make my MTX swap easier?

yo, a pooter not working right is the shit n shit. B4, the pooter used to work @ the right times when I wanted it 2 cuz there wuz no prollems.

[mullman2002]

ok I love it when my puter does stupid stuff and deletes all I wrote. As I was saying, the supercharger used or not will undoubtably be the most expensive item on this list of goodies that I'll need. But I do thank you for trying to help me so soon lord knows I'll need all the help I can get trying to track down these parts, I'm gonna have to do these upgrades as cheap as possible @ first so I can be slowly saving up for the big stuff I.E. the WW bodykit, the MTX swap n paint n supercharger, the first round of upgrades will actually seem quite insignificant, and some of the things I need to do just as a timing job (btw I'll be on the lookout for lightweight gears b4 I do my timing so if you happen to have some laying around by all means let me know) n all new bushings (Energy Suspension of course) n as i said some won't make any sense at all when it comes to making it look like the Roush ZX2, for instance I've chosen to go w/ Racing seats n Sparco Drift rims just 2 items to make mine a lil lighter, making it a lil better won't be to much of an issue though cuz the idea was for it to be a production car, so they couldn't make it the best it could be, I'm sure they tried to keep cost down so someone might've actually bought it, I'd love to buy either of the ones they did make, heck I'd even take the wrecked one if they'd let me as I'm sure anyone on here would. I do have a question for anyone that is reading this I keep hearing about the SCT PCM is this the best pcm is just the most popular, n if I put it in my car what can I expect from it n will it make my MTX swap easier?

Maybe your puter exceeded overload capacity in the rotary girder from the lack of punctuation.

[tre2000zx2]

um.. while your goals are well.. been stated before.. .. this thing here.. this is why you will NEVER be able to do anything like this.... I'm gonna have to do these upgrades as cheap as possible @ first

[radar4077]

To the "Grammar Police" get a life good for you, you were able to stay in school n get an education, I had to drop out and help w/ my uncle's farm when I was 12, to tre2000zx2 so because I can't go to a store tomorrow n buy it all in 1 fell swoop I'll never be able to do it, is that what ur saying? Did you buy all ur upgrades all @ 1 time? Btw telling me I can't do something will only make me try harder

[Spectre1130]

Good luck getting that shiz cheap. Most of it will probably have to be fabb'd.

[mullman2002]

To the "Grammar Police" get a life good for you, you were able to stay in school n get an education, I had to drop out and help w/ my uncle's farm when I was 12, to tre2000zx2 so because I can't go to a store tomorrow n buy it all in 1 fell swoop I'll never be able to do it, is that what ur saying? Did you buy all ur upgrades all @ 1 time? Btw telling me I can't do something will only make me try harder

First, if you want people to care about what you have to say, a period here and there goes a long way.

Secondly, most children learn sentence structure between 2nd and 4th grade. If you were twelve in these grades then you have other issues.

Thirdly, I'm pretty sure the lowest legal age to drop out is 16 so either you made that up, or your parents/guardians failed you.

Finally, I believe what tre2000zx2 is implying is that an undertaking such as this will be very expensive. You are trying to replicate a one off car. Using cheap as possible parts will only lead to the projects incompletion, or inevitable failure.

[tre2000zx2]

good or cheap.. pick ONE.. this wont be cheap.. saying as cheap as possible means you probably have a steak hunger with a burger budget.. trying to replicate something that was ONE off..(well.. sorta a two off ).. is always going to be much more $ than just doing your own thing.. as for my projects.. no i didn't buy all my parts at one time.. but.. ive been in these for 13 years+.. just pointing out that.. saying you need to do this as CHEAP as possible.. rules out doing it right.. if ever.. things like this cost.. usually a LOT.. and.. with projects.. take whatever you THINK it will cost.. then double it.. and add some to that.. then you got a starting point on the true cost.. not to rain on your parade.. just saying.. dont think that you can do this CHEAP.. and.. you need to take a true long hard look at do you even want to spend that kind of time and money on what will always be an escort.. a dated platform.. with serious limitations.. that kind of time or money can be much more if put toward other things.. but.. hey.. if you got the money.. or TIME.. then anything is possible.. hell we built my black turbo..with nitrous.. caged out and all for less than 1800.. but.. thats YEARS of acquiring parts.. trading.. etc.. and HELLA deals.. plus.. we can fab most anything or have a hook up who does..

[radar4077]

i only said cheap @ first not cheap through the whole project, not trying to drop 3gs on it tomorrow though i know as i get deeper into it, it will get more expensive n yes i would hope it still be an escort when i'm done lol, and i kinda have decided to sorta do my own thing but the roush n the s/r will be heavy influences, i know it will take time n money n i have plenty of time i surely don't expect it to be done within a week n i won't install an upgrade unless it's installed right

[SoBe-it]

making it like an s/r isnt much at all. other than color

ecu - ~100
gauge cluster - ~100
valve cover - want one, pay me shipping and its yours
shift knob - 40 max
shifter - ~60
s/r rims - just get aftermarket rims
ice man - 60-100 but id make my own cold air intake
rear disc - 150-250 (wouldnt be on the lower end of my to do list)

[radar4077]

i have a list of parts for both the Roush n the S/R combo of both would be truly lethal, n that's what i'm gonna be doing, it might take 1 yr, it might take 10 might even take 15-20 who knows, maybe once i finish the goal won't b to build a S/R or a SVT or a Roush it'll be to build a "Radar" lol yea i know that's aiming a lil high or maybe my car will be an incomplete pile of rust no way to know anyway i don't wanna post on this anymore due to i feel it strayed off to much, i did start my own build thread though n ur welcomed to post there if you'd like

[dareall]

making it like an s/r takes more than just color and charcoal interior

ecu - ~100 only if you have 5-speed in your car
gauge cluster - ~100
valve cover - want one, pay me shipping and its yours
shift knob - 40 max
shifter - ~60
s/r rims - just get 2003 rims
iceman - 60-100 but i'd make my own cold air intake
rear disc - 150-250 (wouldn't be on the lower end of my to do list)

specific seats for 2000
specific steering wheel for 2000
leather shift boot
Eibach lowering springs
specific struts
Borla exhaust



yeah, something like that would get you started on making an S/R out of your zx2

[SoBe-it]

specific seats for 2000
specific steering wheel for 2000
leather shift boot
Eibach lowering springs
specific struts
Borla exhaust



yeah, something like that would get you started on making an S/R out of your zx2

some of that really wouldnt make much difference, biggest imo would be the springs and maybe the borla muffler. but you are correct, also the ES bushing set.

[fusew3rks]

Grammer and correct punctuations, please. Don't know when your sentence starts or ends, but best of luck.