Sheen Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Any one know the bhp of a turbo'ed 1.8 zetec and 0-60 times ect?? Cheers Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossiecab Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 All depends on spec m8, IMO theres the chuck a turbo and I/C on along with 5th injector and decomp plate or machined pistons. Then theres the proper way with management, big injectors, pukka turbo and zaust, proper I/C, good cooling and breather system with forged pistons and steel rods etc... The first effort can see over 200bhp but trust me standard machined pistons dont like boost The second set-up + other work etc.... can see anywhere between 250bhp - 400bhp depending on what mods are done. Previously I had a 1.8 zetec turbo with DTA management and 803 injectors, hybrid etc.... and it made 180 @ the wheels which is well over 200bhp @ the fly at only 12psi!!!! But I had used standard machined pistons which were fine at around 6 - 8 psi and did 3k miles without probs but they shat emselves bigtime when the boost was turned up, hence goin 2.1 with pukka everything! Even in the 1.8 spec it was very fast and probally did 0 - 60 in around 6 - 6.5 secs which dont sound that impressive but you've gotta look past this 0 - 60 stuff cus once its got grip it'll beat most things in a straight line including scoobs and cossies (obviously not the big power boys). Gonna run the new set-up at 250bhp at first and see how usable it is, and then prob have a seperate map around 300bhp for 1/4 mile etc... Are you thinkin of doin it or just interested as I've been playin about with zetec turbos for over a year now and have encountered and overcome so many probs you wont beleave, it aint just engine mods. Let us know if you want any info. CheeRS, Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelles Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 hey mate, you can give me some advice if you want, im planning on modding a focus engine into my escort :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin_1.6_auto_WRC Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 someone give me a couple of grand i want to turbocharge me car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumkila Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 sheen as cossiecab says, it's all down to the spec, who's built the engine and various other factors like chasis mods. I know this isnt the answer you wanted but its very open-ended without actual spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheen Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 What kind of costs are involved? I have been quoted £5G for this convertion does this sound about right (Dont wanna get ripped off)Cheers Guys!Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossiecab Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 5k is enough for a full monty whup ass zetec turbo! Depends what you allready have or can get hold of. Main things to get right are; Internals. Deffo get low comp forged pistons, uprated bolts, bearings, gaskets etc.... rods if you've got enough. Decent I/C, either a one off, Pace or GRS. Make sure cooling system is efficient and all workin properly. Manifold, either ERST, focus sport, or a one off. No need for anythin fancy unless goin for big BHP. Decent zaust, and breathing. Good turbo. I'm usin a hybrid cossie T25/28 purely for the fact it spins up so easily a is good for 300bhp, but down to personell choice/requirements. Aftermarket management.. I'm usin DTA but again its down to preference/funds/requirements, as FRST and cossie can and have been used. Fuelling, deffo dont go 5th injector if ya serious. Either get a modded fuel rail and use cossie 803's or a funky 8 injector setup with em tapped into inlet manifold. (management needed) Standard zetec spark plugs dont like more than 14psi and will melt after this so get the head machined for RST or cossie ones (fuel reg needed) Breather system wont go a miss and the zetec need original blanking off and a new one tapped on the back of the block along with oil feed for the turbo from the sump. Go 2.0l or 2.1 Probally fogot sommat, but if you need to know anything else I'm sure I've probally come up against it! Who did you get the qoute from if you dont mind. And dont forget decent suspension and big brakes if you aint allready got em. 5 grand is a realistic qoute (proper job), just dont go to Severn Valley or Van Aaken. CheeRS, Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin_1.6_auto_WRC Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 wow, so how much to simply turbo my 1800 zetec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelles Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 ive been quoted a good 3.5k for 220bhp.....or near enought 5k for 350 bhp was thinking making my escort a race monster for my local drag strip, and at the time starting on a new project and just use the scort for events...... this includes a new engine supplied and fiited (2.0 focus engine) and engine tuned with all parts supplied and fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 wow, so how much to simply turbo my 1800 zetec? I thought you had an automatic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin_1.6_auto_WRC Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 i have an auto in my WRC style car, a 1.6 lx auto 91 3dr. But ive got a '96 si also, and its not worth anything now, so ill be stripping it in the summer to put everything into the other car cos its better then selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin_1.6_auto_WRC Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 that is unless i decide to sell both and buy a celica in the summer, depends how much debt the bank can lket me get into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumkila Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 You can turbo ur zetec for £900 if u want to carry out the work yourself. Otherwise you'll be looking at around the £3k mark minimum. As Jim said dont go to Van Aaken or SVW coz their prices are riduculously over-priced. Ian Howell (Fiesta Frenzy) is the man. Contact details on - www.zetecturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin_1.6_auto_WRC Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheen Posted March 13, 2003 Author Share Posted March 13, 2003 The quote I got was from AVA in Glasgow anyone got any info on them??? Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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