St170chris

Will my st170 fuel pump need up rating or will it do the job? Cheers

ry4n

loving this
just bought a focus st170 for £500 runs spot on so already looking to mess about with it deffo going to do this one question though
how com you didn't use the st head

studabear

Its just a method of building a zetec turbo, using the ST170 head would require management that can control the vvt.

Don't forget this thread is for building a zetec turbo in a escort, so it will differ to quite a extent to doing it to a focus.

ry4n

I see so basically I could follow this guide get control of the vct
And then get a remap for the turbo just need to modify the exhaust down pipe to the system
An awesome thread any way

St170chris

Hi karlos, great thread mate. Just got a few questions please if you don't mind. I've started gathering the parts together to do this conversion in my st170.

Would I be able to use my 6 speed box and shafts in my st170 if I uprate the clutch and flywheel? Or will they get chewed to bits?

Also I have been offered a t28 cheap off a mate. Would I be able to run this turbo safely?

Thanks chris

Karlos G

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Yes mate the box will be fine with a suitable clutch for your torque, T28 would be ok, nothing massive but it will work.

Fraggle...

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Awesome info/write up Karlos!!

2 questions..

Where in Suffolk are you?

"COULD OR WOULD" this be worth doing as a ZVH...i don't wanna cause a riot with that comment its just I love my cvh rocker cover

St170chris

Ok great, thanks karlos.

Which turbo would be best for bigger power but will be suitable to run with the st170 bottom end got now. Following your build thread but I'll hopefully be forging a zetec block late next year.

Thanks again

CrOwSoN15

If you could get hold of something like a GT28RS, or even a stage 3 RST T3 would make for a punchy road car.

Karlos G

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Sudbury.
It would work just as well in ZVH format yes mate.
As above

Mcfarlane11

Did you take that pulley from the tensioner? I'm doing something similar.. Thanks

Karlos G

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Which pulley and for what mate, the idler pulley to correct the water pump direction?

Sjgcapri

Hi Karlos, been searching everywhere for this info so thanks for posting it.

I am ready to make ZT Capri, it's still early days but do you do these conversions for others at all? If you do please could you send me an email with costs .

Thanks

Karl @ FPT

Hi mate, love a Capri and a boosted Capri even more so!
Yes I can build you an engine, I can also supply and fit the management to run it too if needed, contact details in my sig so drop me an email/call/message and we can have a chat about exactly what you need.

Sjgcapri

Yes me too! Thanks for getting back to me , hopefully we can come to an arrangement

swordcombat1980

Sorry to bring up an old thread but the info is really usefull , is there any major difference when doing this to fit an old ford focus?

matthart

This thread deserves a bump anyway, I'm binning the CVH and building one of these this month.

slammedorion

About time

matthart

For anyone trying to get hold of the recommended head gasket for this build, my local Ford said they could get one in next day. I got mine from Ford Parts UK as it was cheaper.

massivewangers

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Zetec turbo hey Matt?

I think I will be going down this route with my MK3 when I eventually get back to it!

massivewangers

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How much did people pay for the gasket? Just had a quote from FP UK and it was nearly £135 with VAT?

studabear

My last one was about £110 with trade discount.

matthart

Thats what I paid, local Ford wanted 145 + VAT

slammedorion

Don't think my cometic head gasket from Oddkidcreation was that much...!

matthart

1.8mm thick is it?

matthart

Going on right now! You work round here right? If you want to drop round on your way back from work any time mate, you're very welcome. Engine's being built in the back garden.. :-D

massivewangers

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Awesome!

Would be interesting to see I must, sure I could take a few notes! Mark has mentioned meeting up for a natter too.

studabear

Thickest cometic I ever found was 1.5mm thick from Burton power when the Ford one was on constant back order.

matthart

Looks like they improved their stock, as this would do
http://www.burtonpower.com/cometic-m...c4280-070.html
1.78mm

I'm happy with my Ford one for the sake of a few quid, but putting a link here if anyone else wants to use it

JoshXR2

i found an elring head gasket from euro car parts at 1.75mm thick. would this be up to the job?

kerl22

Hi I know this is a old thread but I'm thinking about putting this engine into my mk5 fiesta zetec s. I'm just wondering what would be required to make this possible ie every thing needed for engine, piping it all up, gearbox, drive shafts, turbo and intercooler along with oil feeds etc. All help appreciated thanks Karl

Adzn3k

I've just read this thread and I'm seriously looking in to doing this on my mk4 Rs turbo converted cabriolet. I've found and understand most of the info out there my only question that I'm not 100%on is the sump can the sump that comes in the st170 engine be made to work with the s2 Rs gearbox?

studabear

Yeah it will just need chopping to suit. As per the pictures.

Adzn3k

OK great news it's just the cost of the escort sumps to suit cost more than the engine lol.

As I'm going to be converting from mfi I need to look in to ecu options next.

Thanks for the reply

photn

Read this thread through and through, and i love it. Good information on zetec turbo regardless of car its going in. Have been collecting bits for my focus turbo conversion for a while,

inc mk RS mani, heatshield, rsmk2 IC, forge BOV (plumback) etc etc,
scored R32 GTR turbo's but thinking they might be a bit small.

These are the specs of the GTR 32 Turbo's

Garrett T28 TE2701 turbine
RB26DETT Turbo
Identification number: 14411-05U20
T28
T3 Compressor Housing AR42
Wheel T3 Trim 50
Inducer = 42.51
Exducer = 60.1

Turbine
Housing AR 48
Wheel T25 Trim 62
Inducer 53.8mm
Exducer 41.7mm
Bearing = 273 Metal Journal bearing

Any one know:
A) will a escort T3 bolt up to a mk1 RS mani
b) where do i find a stage 3 one if they do?
C) are the specs of the gtr turbo's close to a stage 1 or stage 2 T3?

btw im from Australia so didnt get a chance to grow up with this stuff.

studabear

Pretty sure the focus rs mk1 log type exhaust manifold has a different flange to the T3

slammedorion

After mapping today with the Orion
I've now got a high spot in the bonnet where the new manifold must be pushing on the bonnet when on boost

The high spot hasn't broke the paint, so it'll tap down... I know PDR So it's easy sorted

But I need to sort the clearance out before sorting the bonnet

Anyone with a tubular manifold had to lower the engine and box in the bay?

Adzn3k

I've just got my hands ON bargain zetec so I'm now collecting the other parts to do this conversion next is the gearbox I like the idea of using the ka gearbox, I've seen one that's pretty close to me it looks to have the built in slave cylinder is this fine to use if I convert to hydraulic clutch pedal?

1983redrst

i might be asking a daft question but are you running stock st170 rods and pistons with a blacktop head and a focus rs head gasket to reduce cr?

mrbox

yes mate that's the ticket!