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The 2 liter version is a valid alternative to the 1. The st170 has larger inlet valves as standard, always a good start, i am working on memory but 33mm vs 32mm do you have to use a zetec, duratec is a better base with 35mm inlets, though i think zetec has a steel crank someone can confim so will do the revs on the standard bottom longer. Heres classic ford art editor robs 2litre zetec being run up on ric wood racings dyno. This comprehensive throttle body kit designed for the later 1. Fitments are for the silver top 1800s, and both silver and black top 2. It can be so bad it can stall the car or cause the revs to hang at a bad moment for that. In buying a dunnell engine or component you can be assured of the highest quality of workmanship which has resulted in the design and production of world beating racing engines for both national and international championships over a period of 55 years. What sort of work would you be looking at to get 160bhp out of one. Zetec e 1600,1800 2000 iron block,pretty tuneable, but superceded by duratecs these days.

Later series 2 engines have 16v zetec cast in to the rocker cover, and this engine does not suffer from the same problem. Production of the engines, renamed zetec the rename occurred because lancia owned the zeta trademark, began at. Nov 19, 2012 im the sort of person who likes to own reference books, especially tuning related both engine and electrics. Having the same bellhousing bolt pattern means that they are compatible with existing ford four cylinder engine types and indeed are a direct replacement for the ageing ford. When i say possible, i mean fairly easily without too much work. The spi engine is known to drop valve seats, while the leaking thermostat housing, for example, was common in the 2. Back it off if the bip373s become hot to the touch. It is in very good condition complete with bearing caps and not the normally rusty boat anchor one you see for sale. Classic fords 250 bhp 2litre zetec on the dyno youtube. The engine was produced via a combined effort of fords. Tuning the zetec page 1 last on march 28 2017 zetec 2. Make anywhere from 200250 engine horsepower with an unmodified stock engine or more with a built engine. I recommend this book to anyone trying to understand and tune their efi system. Ford developed this engine as the a true world engine.

The zetec is a pretty reliable engine and can last well in excess of 150,000 miles. The downside of an engine like the zetec was that it was designed to be as compact as possible, especially in bore size. The article is actually based on tuning the ford fiesta zetec s but the article below is an extract of the engine tuning part of this guide. The blacktop had several design improvements including rerouting of the cambelt to provide more contact with the cam pulley on the exhaust cam and mechanical lifters as standard. I am going to do some work on the engine in the near future, the engine runs beautifully as standard and i wouldnt want to upset the running in any way. The zetec family of motors was originally known as zeta. The series 1 and 2 zetec engines can be identified by a three digit. Shop the biggest brands with confidence and enjoy rapid worldwide. Set the dwell at a very low value to start with weve found ford edis coils have especially short dwell times and increase it slowly. If looking for the book ford zetec engine manual in pdf format, then youve come to right site. The cars didnt do this during the warranty period so it is not something you need tolerate now. Focus p its generally accepted that the power output of the two does notreally differ and most blacktop 2 litre zetec engines have about 5bhp.

This applies to a single 2 barrel downdraft 3236 carb or a set of triple dcoe carbs or even a set of 4 downdrafts on a v8 enginethe 2 books listed at the. The following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced their own ford zetec engine and have a pair of 4045dcoe carburettors. We brought it from them, took out the 1800 zetec engine and replaced it with a modified 2. We linished the crank and retained standard size for strength. Zetec engine ebay find great deals on ebay for zetec engine in complete engines. What sort of compression ratio should i be aiming for, running about 810psi on the charger. Ive posted links to some of the better books you should consider when beginning tuning as a diy or hobby mechanic, right through to suit experienced tuners. Someone who has an interest in saving money buying a used 2. But we have just found this site dedicated to zetec turbo tuning. I am living in the north west, can anyone recommend a reputable company to. Its done 100k miles and ready for the timing belt replacing.

Guides to help you modify and maintain your fiesta mk1 or 2. Production of the engines, renamed zetec the rename occurred because lancia owned the zeta trademark, began at fords bridgend plant in wales in september 1991, with later production. This amazing four cylinder engine boasts a mind blowing 252 hp and 270 tq. Performance figures are based on the 2000cc engine, however, the kits also apply to 1600cc and 1800cc engines. Add a pair of 45 dcoe carbs, throttle bodies and a new engine management system and youll get a fairly potent 190bhp engine. The ford pinto engine was the unofficial but generic nickname for a fourcylinder internal. Has some yamaha origins, and i believe the basic design metamorphised into the duratec. Thats good to know, but it doesnt change the way it feels to drive. Hey guys, i have a focus 2 litre zetec i was seeing if anyone had come across any effective tuning mods to the engine, i already have a full ashley competition exhaust system cat back.

Please note that a crank position sensor housing is required part number. Also highly tuned na engines generally suffer in low revs and coff out nasty emissions with lots of noise. The series 3 blacktop zetec first appeared in late 1998 and was fitted to the later mk2 and early mk3 mondeo in both 1. A blog on how to turbo a ford zetec car engine and modify and tune engines. It comes in various displacements, but the 2 ltr is popular in the us.

There are basically two zetec engines zetec s 1400,1600,1700, used in fiestas,pumas etc can produce serious power, but tuning parts not cheaply available. The kit comprises of matched parts which have been dyno proven to give a measurable increase in power without loss of drivability. In checking the various aftermarket products in the u. Directinjection and turbocharging helps the relatively small engine pump out the power.

I have a focus 2 litre zetec i was seeing if anyone had come across any effective tuning mods to the engine, i. I have seen the 2litre zetec running 238bhp estimated at the flywheel and installed in a g4 infact it is now in the classifieds on ph. But if there is one thing that crops up time and time again it is a poor idle. Reviewed in the united states on september 2, 2018. We had a 2 litre zetec on 45s with weber alpha management i think that pushed out somewhere about 140bhp, when we built the new car we looked at duratec, zetec and xe options we went xe in the end as the per bhp was the least. These early engines are prone to sticking valves, especially at startup when the engine is cold. This book explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the. Developed in the late 1980s by the ford motor company, the ford zeta engine was a straight4. Interesting things inside ford zetec engine duration.

Im the sort of person who likes to own reference books, especially tuning related both engine and electrics. I am looking in to turbo charging it in the near future, as i dont want the poor running qualities associated with highly tuned na engines. Although the engine fitted to the focus st170 has duratec emblazoned on the cam cover, it isnt a. And, if all you wanted was a good high powered plant, you could do the dirty and switch to hnda power then all youd need is only around five grand for a basic vtech unit. But above all peter will not allow any product carrying the raceline name and performance engineered logo to be sold until he is satisfied that it has been comprehensively tested.

So the engine will take some moderate tuning quite well. Ford designed the zeta to share some parts with other ford engine developments at the time, including the smaller sigma i4 and larger duratec v6. Specifically programmed tuning boxes for ford focus engines. The s1 zetec can be identified by dohc 16v cast in to the rocker cover. We specialize in racing parts for the ford 1600 kent engine and the ford 2. Hello, i am looking at getting my ford focus ii zetec s 2. We cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to you or your vehicle, these guides are designed as a visual aid, if in doubt consult a qualified mechanic. Technical guides for modifying your classic ford fiesta. Project bobcat 16v zetec engine information project bobcat. Timing belt tools free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Ford zeta engine news newspapers books scholar jstor.

Apr 16, 2002 although titled ford tuning secrets revealed this book does a better job of explaining the how the ford eeviv and v control modules are designed, communicate, and work in generalgeneral being the key word. Tts are proud to announce its new supercharger kit to fit on the ford 2. Raceline duratec parts and tuning raceline specialists. The engine runs a silver top bottom end and black top head, custom. They delivered the car to us for assesment, and then decided it was an uneconomical to repair. Raceline products are superbly designed and expertly manufactured, using the best available materials and methods, to ensure total customer satisfaction.

Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. This brand new 2 litre zetec engine 6 bhp 145 ps automatic engine comes complete with the following below throttle body injectors fuel rail inlet and exhaust manifolds leads and plugs coil pack water pum p thermostat housing oil filter sump. Large production volumes ensure good availability and low parts cost. Tuning boxes for ford focus engines ecu remapping chip. Articles about software, hardware, chiptuning videos. The engine features an alloy block and head plus some clever. However, these are really the limit of the standard induction and further increases are not possible, unlike their other kits. The housing used in the 20002004 model year us ford focus and 20012004 model year ford escape with 16valve dohc engine is.

To get in excess of 200 bhp youd need eight grandplus. Refined driveability and a factory appearance make this kit the perfect choice for focus enthusiasts everywhere. Also 42lb injectors im wondering on the boost limits and power limits on a stock zetec 2. This engine shares its bore and stroke dimensions with the 2 valve cvh engine. Enable dwell control and adjust as needed to match the coils you are using. Although the block and cylinder head are thermally stable, the coolant outlet housing for the thermostat is not. I am concerned if the products will work and or bolt on the u. Swapped and boosted 20002006 ford focus zx3, zx5 2.