Ka Zetec Ultimate 2008-11-16 (Engine loom)
06-09-2007, 11:04 AM
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Ka Zetec Ultimate 2008-11-16 (Engine loom)
Hello all not going have a long introduction about myself but Im from Holland and Ford passionist 
. I have two projects at the moment the first one is my daily ride: Ford Ka. The second one is my Fiesta RS Turbo which I have started working on just.
My Ka project started as a very standard d arte edition with collection bumpers and black leather interior:
The first thing was to get rid of the orange indicators at the front and some new rear lights:
Next came the Ford racing arches:
And some lowering:
And last but not least my new wheels:
Already fitted the RS badge I found on one of the donor cars for my future mods:
. I have two projects at the moment the first one is my daily ride: Ford Ka. The second one is my Fiesta RS Turbo which I have started working on just.My Ka project started as a very standard d arte edition with collection bumpers and black leather interior:
The first thing was to get rid of the orange indicators at the front and some new rear lights:
Next came the Ford racing arches:
And some lowering:
And last but not least my new wheels:
Already fitted the RS badge I found on one of the donor cars for my future mods:
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06-09-2007, 11:15 AM
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I ve got a few more mods ready to go no but not yet finished like my new booth and spoiler:
When these are fitted everything like the racing arches and mirrors will be color coded to match the car.
But most important my new engine and brake upgrade. The 2.0 Zetec which will have to be trottle bodied and some other changes to get some more revs and power out of it:
My reardisc conversion from the focus RS (will get the 300mm disc upgrade from the ST170 on the front):
Maybe some other mods in the future aswell but first have to see how this works out...
When these are fitted everything like the racing arches and mirrors will be color coded to match the car.
But most important my new engine and brake upgrade. The 2.0 Zetec which will have to be trottle bodied and some other changes to get some more revs and power out of it:
My reardisc conversion from the focus RS (will get the 300mm disc upgrade from the ST170 on the front):
Maybe some other mods in the future aswell but first have to see how this works out...
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06-09-2007, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Crowder
nice! rs rear discs and calipers are the same as the 2.0, st170 etc. so i hope u didnt pay the rs 'tax' for them!
Crowds.
Crowds.
Did cost me quite a lot but thats the price for wanting something special
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06-09-2007, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Alloy
Ka look's hard as nail's on those new rim's, are they proper mag's?
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06-09-2007, 09:35 PM
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Re: Ford Ka RS (project 1)
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Just wide enough to fit some propper cossie wheels (about 2 inch)
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Out of interest how much wider are the 'racing' arches than the standard ones ?
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06-09-2007, 09:42 PM
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Just wide enough to fit some propper cossie wheels (about 2 inch)
Wide enough to cover a rear axle then
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Originally Posted by Sjon
Out of interest how much wider are the 'racing' arches than the standard ones ?
Wide enough to cover a rear axle then
06-09-2007, 09:48 PM
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Re: Ford Ka RS (project 1)
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Originally Posted by Sjon
Out of interest how much wider are the 'racing' arches than the standard ones ?
Wide enough to cover a rear axle then
My rear axle will be a bit wider when installing the Focus rearhubs to get the reardisc conversion but not sure yet how much wider they can take
06-09-2007, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 3i_gaz
that exterior is perfect i wouldent change a thing with the outside of that it looks perfect as it is. jsut get the engine in it 
I'm sorting out the bits for the engine right now (that's why I've registered on this forum) so hopefully I can start the conversion before year end.
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06-09-2007, 10:14 PM
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If you're sugesting rear wheel drive? Not sure tho.
No Hopefully 4wd
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My rear axle will be a bit wider when installing the Focus rearhubs to get the reardisc conversion but not sure yet how much wider they can take
Focus
Car Wheelbase 103 inches
Front Track 58.8 inches
Rear Track 58.8 inches
Ka
Car Wheelbase 96.4 inches
Front Track 54.9 inches
Rear Track 55.6 inches
06-09-2007, 10:31 PM
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4wd has been done before so it's always possible but for now I'll stick to fwd.
I'm only using the rear hubs of the Focus RS and they are about 3 inch wide which is a bit wider compared to the rear hubs plus drums of the Ka but not sure how much. Guess it's only 1 inch what will make the wheel fit even better in the arch.
Might get some 5mm spacers on the front as well to gain some width
I'm only using the rear hubs of the Focus RS and they are about 3 inch wide which is a bit wider compared to the rear hubs plus drums of the Ka but not sure how much. Guess it's only 1 inch what will make the wheel fit even better in the arch.
Might get some 5mm spacers on the front as well to gain some width
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12-10-2007, 11:21 AM
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non turbo plenum (help needed)
Still looking for the best setup for my 2.0 Zetec before I put it in the Ka. Now I was wondering what the dis-/advantages are for a plenum on a non turbod engine?
This would look great:
...and it will help me get the cold air to the inlet instead of feeding it over the hot engine before. Also saves a bit of room at the top of the engine bay so I could still use the strutbrace.
Ive seen a lot of those plenums on turbod cars but IRCC its nothing more than an aircollector between trottlebody and the inlet. On the racing Puma there is used one which helps the midrange revs. produce more power.
Seen a few DIY job which look pretty easy to do:
This would look great:
...and it will help me get the cold air to the inlet instead of feeding it over the hot engine before. Also saves a bit of room at the top of the engine bay so I could still use the strutbrace.
Ive seen a lot of those plenums on turbod cars but IRCC its nothing more than an aircollector between trottlebody and the inlet. On the racing Puma there is used one which helps the midrange revs. produce more power.
Seen a few DIY job which look pretty easy to do:
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i dont think there are many disadvantages of having an plenum on a n/a motor except maybe lack of air intake which i doubt will happen,
personally i preffer to to see big trumpets sticking out of a n/a engine
personally i preffer to to see big trumpets sticking out of a n/a engine
12-10-2007, 12:19 PM
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big trumpets all the way! look so much cooler!
erm and as for the plenum, design it too big and air may be sitting there in the hot engine bay for longer than it would without the plenum, hot air=bad air, keep that in mind
some reason i cant see the top pics, but lookin cool
u sure u dont want 4wd its fun 
erm and as for the plenum, design it too big and air may be sitting there in the hot engine bay for longer than it would without the plenum, hot air=bad air, keep that in mind
some reason i cant see the top pics, but lookin cool
u sure u dont want 4wd
its fun
26-12-2007, 12:02 AM
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Re: non turbo plenum (help needed)
Originally Posted by Sjon
Still looking for the best setup for my 2.0 Zetec before I put it in the Ka. Now I was wondering what the dis-/advantages are for a plenum on a non turbod engine?
This would look great:
...and it will help me get the cold air to the inlet instead of feeding it over the hot engine before. Also saves a bit of room at the top of the engine bay so I could still use the strutbrace.
Ive seen a lot of those plenums on turbod cars but IRCC its nothing more than an aircollector between trottlebody and the inlet. On the racing Puma there is used one which helps the midrange revs. produce more power.
Seen a few DIY job which look pretty easy to do:
This would look great:
...and it will help me get the cold air to the inlet instead of feeding it over the hot engine before. Also saves a bit of room at the top of the engine bay so I could still use the strutbrace.
Ive seen a lot of those plenums on turbod cars but IRCC its nothing more than an aircollector between trottlebody and the inlet. On the racing Puma there is used one which helps the midrange revs. produce more power.
Seen a few DIY job which look pretty easy to do:
26-12-2007, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Crowder
nice! rs rear discs and calipers are the same as the 2.0, st170 etc. so i hope u didnt pay the rs 'tax' for them!
Crowds.
Crowds.
Did cost me quite a lot but thats the price for wanting something special
The calipers are all the same though, only the carrier differs from a 2.0 compared to a ST/RS
26-12-2007, 07:37 AM
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Re: non turbo plenum (help needed)
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Originally Posted by Sjon
This would look great:
inlet was this one:
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26-12-2007, 09:22 AM
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Seen quite a few nice KA projects lately, looking forward to seeing B9KOS's example pretty soon 
But custom inlets are pretty cool, and really cheap to do. Here's our example...
But custom inlets are pretty cool, and really cheap to do. Here's our example...
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Originally Posted by COCHYN
Seen quite a few nice KA projects lately, looking forward to seeing B9KOS's example pretty soon
But custom inlets are pretty cool, and really cheap to do. Here's our example...
But custom inlets are pretty cool, and really cheap to do. Here's our example...
But the bumpers mate noooo Your engine was a nice looking one. But sounded like he had a few mis fires. 
How was it built?
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Its not my car, the owner is a good friend and a lot has been done. I own the black Focus Turbo that was with him on the day, as can be seen below
The styling matches a complete showcar, something for everyone really, that's what it was intended for. Missfires were later sorted after the show, on the way to the Nurburgring
The styling matches a complete showcar, something for everyone really, that's what it was intended for. Missfires were later sorted after the show, on the way to the Nurburgring
27-12-2007, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by COCHYN
But custom inlets are pretty cool, and really cheap to do. Here's our example...
See Ive got something more to do to have mine to look as good as that one
Cutting up some old fiesta sliders to get the seats fitted. Want them to be adjustable.... There will be some welding this weekend
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alternator bracket???
For my zetec ka, i've been looking around for an old cvh alternator bracket-can't find one!
Does any one know what the bracket on the photo of the zetec is? Near the top-i don't know how to link it?
If any one can let me know.
Cheers.
Does any one know what the bracket on the photo of the zetec is? Near the top-i don't know how to link it?
If any one can let me know.
Cheers.
