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Ford motor company used the zetec name on a variety of inline 4 cylinder automobile engines. Pictures of the crossflow are from my car, while i converted it from the 1600 110bhp to the 1700 150bhp spec. Project bobcat 16v zetec engine information project bobcat. Ford focus zetec engine motoring discussion back room. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1. Diy zetec turbo conversion using spacer plate and cosworth management. The s1 zetec can be identified by dohc 16v cast in to the rocker cover. Zetec component kits carbs the following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced their own ford zetec engine and have a pair of 4045dcoe carburettors. 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.

Now according to my knowledge both are electronic but the main advantage is that the 1. The standard engine with throttle bodies would make a very healthy 165bhp at the flywheel with a dyno setup. To get in excess of 200 bhp youd need eight grandplus. Feb 24, 2012 ford duratec he tuning guide this is the most recent electrifying capacity unit to claim roots in passage and looks absolutely much similar to the zetecin particular when that motors badged accordingly. Aug 01, 2012 superchips ltd, the world leader in automotive electronic tuning, is delighted to announce arguably its most significant product launch of 2012 a performance improving ecu remap for the diminutive 1.

Pumaspeed independant ford st focus rs mk2 2009 tuning. Panel filter, exhaust and 4 2 1 manifold are probably the only things worth doing and even they wont add much. It was replaced in most applications by the mazda mzrbased duratec 20, though some zetecse engines were used as replacements on the lower end. None of the zetec range out of the focus have variable valve timing, whether it is 1. Neither engine will ever set the world alight with its power, but doing fairly standard modifying techniques allowing the engine to breathe better and flow gases away faster will start to help. The pumps look identical on the outside, however, inside, the impeller is a mirror image between models. The first production zetec dates back to 1992, when it first appeared in escorts 1. Figure 2 4 the slight excess of fuel in this mix means that enough extra fuel has been injected to ensure that as many of the oxygen molecules as possible react with available fuel to generate power. Well, youd probably be surprised that its not a great deal bigger than the xflow. 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. Cosworth is a british automotive engineering company founded in london in 1958, specialising in highperformance internal combustion engines, powertrain, and electronics. Pumaspeed have a specialist distribution team that can dispatch the fiesta 1. The first 4 zetec pictures are courtesy of steve ks engine collection for his birkin thanks steve. Who offers the best remap results i know it wont be much compared to one of the tdci engines but anything is a bonus my engine is the 1.

Early, silver top engines with an aluminium cam cover. Zetec e 1600,1800 2000 iron block,pretty tuneable, but superceded by duratecs these days. Ford focus zetec engine blue p all focus bar the 1. Interesting things inside ford zetec engine youtube. Jul 18, 2002 read all about our project ford focus zx3. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. Car was quick before but the stage 1 off the shelf tune put the car where it needed to be. It outclasses the lx and cl versions in every way, it drives better, looks better and has more comfortable seats. Porsche carrera 4 2012 242 bhptonne mitsubishi evo 6 200bhptonne. The name of this engine will confuse everyone because its an example of fords multiname units. The first thing to do, as with most production engines, is to get yourself a good freeflowing air filter, a decent exhaust and a good chip. A 2ltr zetec blacktop powered seven kitcar would weigh in around 600kg built to comfortable road spec. These early engines are prone to sticking valves, especially at startup when the engine is cold. They feature at powers lightweight precision machined billet parts, along with our unique patented shaftless technology and knife edged butterflies which offer improved airflow and performance.

As with all parts of the tuning aftermarket, there is a lot of rumour, myth, chinese whispers and general misunderstanding about how to extract power from an engine hopefully the below will clear up a few things you can replace 1. The cams are interchangeable, so a 115bhp unit will become a with the addition of the better rs cams. Basically, im 17, got the car described above and want to tune it up as best i can, but being a student. I have read about fitting vvc exhaust cams and suspect i could replace the 48mm plastic throttle body with a 52mm. Ford zetec e tuning guide the name zetec is pretty confusing because its now used by ford as a badge on the back to describe a level of trim.

Production of the zeta family lasted from september 1991 through december 2004. Look also the fuel economy with our diesel chiptuning exe digital tuning in the table here below. Fitments are for the silver top 1800s, and both silver and black top 2. What people are saying is go for a zetec trim level, and i agree. I would like more power for overtaking, but have no interest in motorsport of any kind, so would want the motor to remain userfriendly on the road. Has some yamaha origins, and i believe the basic design metamorphised into the duratec. Find all the key specs about the ford fiesta hatchback 1. Please select the delivery country from the drop down list below to see the express delivery charge and set your shopping cart to the correct vat rate. Just like with the larger focus, the combination of arresting design, entertaining dynamics and a practical cabin should ensure a bright future for this latest generation model.

Zetec tuning talk morgan morgan sports car discussion. The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy vizard, david on. Hello, looking at doing an engine swap in the near future on a mk5 fiesta, currently a 1. Tuning the zetec page 1 last on march 28 2017 zetec 2. We were impressed with how compact this engine is and after inspecting this engine we saw the power potential was huge so we set out developing it and we were not to be disappointed. The focus rs and st170 svt are both zetecr engines, despite being branded duratec. But if there is one thing that crops up time and time again it is a poor idle. My engine light started flickering and was advised that it was the spark plugs during further investigation the plug was cracked and the mechanic found that the coil pack had gone.

Just finished dyno tuning my 204,000 mile 2002 ford focus, here are the results. 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. I was excited to post up my dyno tune experience here after seeing most of your vehicles here, its not a high horsepower car but it sure is fun. 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. Mar 06, 2015 for best power, it has been found that somewhere between. Make, model, year, variant, type, bodystyle, engine. The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy. Please select the delivery country from the drop down list below to see the express delivery charge. Discussion in motors started by thepharcyde, feb 17, 2010. The reason i ask is that if you can switch to a duratec you can get more power for less.

It can be so bad it can stall the car or cause the revs to hang at a bad moment for that. Only thought this as surely i am not going to need wiring. This product is a directtohead set of throttle bodies which are port matched to suit the ford zetec blacktop engines. Who offers the best remap results for the current 1. Welcome to protune your race and engine tuning specialists.

Swapped and boosted 20002006 ford focus zx3, zx5 2. Tuning the zetec page 2 last on march 28 2017 physical dimensions exacty how big is the zetec engine. Isnt this upgrade just a remap and cant you do itself by going to an independent specialist. Just finished dyno tuning my 204,000 mile 2002 ford focus.

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. Customer unit cosworth ed not badged as ford zetecr for nonworks teams was also made for 1995. Compare that to tuning a traditional ford engine such as a pinto. Cams and some light headwork can see you enjoying an additional 10 bhp on top of. Complete disaster full interior car detailing transformation. Ford designed the zeta to share some parts with other ford engine developments at the time, including the smaller sigma i 4 and larger duratec v6. Zetec component kits carbsthe following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced their own ford zetecengine and have a pair of 4045dcoe carburettors. The name zetec is pretty confusing because its now used by ford as a badge on the back to describe a level of trim.

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. Aug 19, 2003 high performance ford focus builders handbook holdener, richard on. I dont mean supercharging or turbo charging as this can very. As others have said, your either better off leaving the car as it is and looking at something with a bigger engine at a later date 1. Series 1 was on the earliest mondeos, up to about the beginning of 1995. 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. Part 2, brought to you exclusively by the experts at sport compact car magazine. On top of this, theres a smaller capacity zetec described elsewhere plus, late zetecs were made to look like the latest duratecs. Impressive performance engines having built and modified successfully ford zetec engines since they evolved we turned to the then new ford 1. Raceline duratec parts and tuning raceline specialists.

So, prettymuch like everyone else on these forums, i was wondering if you could give me some suggestions. Use the correct grade of engine oil theres three different series of zetec engines used in the uk. This engine shares its bore and stroke dimensions with the 2valve cvh engine. But does anybody know what the biggest power gain is in bhp for this car. Brisk premium ror15lgs spark plugs 4 pack ford focus tivct, 2. I had this replaced twice the first time it didnt work at all and the second time it. I am just about to take my zetec engine apart again fiesta zetec 1. Raceline products are superbly designed and expertly manufactured, using the best available materials and methods, to ensure total customer satisfaction. The zetec bad idle guide the zetec is a pretty reliable engine and can last well in excess of 150,000 miles. Anyone founddone any useful mods to this engine yet.

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. Feature must be enabled in ecu calibration for use. You need to be aware that the water pump on the mondeo 2. Fords desire to be more than just a maker of cars takes another turn for the better with this fiesta. Obviously i will run the engine, in idle, and check each connector whilst watchinglistening for subtleobvious changes. Pumaspeed performance, focus rs, st performance tuning focus rs mk2 2009 parts, focus st 225, fiesta st, performance upgrades, tuning, modifications, servicing. Everybody seems to agree this engine is rather flat. The earlier zetec s have heavy cranks with modest balancing.

Tuning the 1800 zetec page 1 general gassing pistonheads. This is the 1700cc version with various performance mods. It is slightly taller, and longer, but not that much bigger. Id like more rpm, for a higher top speed, better acceleration fewer gear.

The following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced. Steel h beam rodslow compression steel pistons compression ratio 8. Downside is there is no off the shelf kits so you will need to plan and source all. However, it has nothing in common with any other duratec or zetec. When it comes to modern domestic fourcylinder engines, there are really only four contenders worth mentioning, namely gms ecotec and quad 4, and fords zetec and duratec.