Is non-power steering difficult to steer?
Not at all due to the light weight of the LS40 especially considering the Mustang II weighed considerably more using the same rack & pinion. What engines is the LS40’s frame setup to accept? Answer: The LS40 is setup to primarily except the front engine cradle of a 2000-2005 Ford Focus 16 valve Z-etec. What if I want to race my LS40? Answer: If more power is what you are looking for then the place to look is Focus Central. They offer ready to bolt in Z-etec engines that produce 300 HP normally aspirated, (Non-Turbo). These engines come fully assembled and ready to smoke your tires with upwards of 8,000 RPM capabilities. Focus Central’s track testing has proven that a lightened Focus weighing 2,450-pounds complete with driver will be running in the 12.60-second range at 108mph in a ¼ mile run. As far as handling is concerned Ford Focuses were ranked best handling in its class. All we have done is remove a lot of weight, reduce aerodynamic drag to that of a Lemans super car, and improved
