Originally Posted by
Focus333
Throttle Bodies was on my list but the way i see it theres 3 different stages, 1 is put just a upgraded throttle body with the standard inlet manifold, 2 is do as mentioned above and stick the whole inlet from a st170, or 3 is stick some bike carbs/throttle bodies on it or weber aphla kit, but as you pointed out with management system be well out my budget.
I have found a JDM Turbo kit some has bought with all the fittings for a zetec, its new and never fitted, £600, but sinces it made to work with the standard engine im guessing its low pressure turbo. Also that would increase my insurance.
So what im thinking is decent set of FastRoad/Race cams, piper or kent, ST170 inlet manifold, fuel pressure regulator to help with that bit of lag at lower revs, and get it remapped and set up on rolling road.
Thought on that idea?
Thanks for input
The only thing you listed there that's even remotely sensible for a zetec engine is the bike carbs/alpha weber kit...the rest (fuel pressure regulator, very dodgy turbo kit, bigger throttle body, ST170 inlet manifold etc) are a complete waste of money, you could get the same effect by setting light to some cash and then smashing your engine to bits with a sledge hammer.
If you want cams don't forget to put in the cost of valve springs, vernier pulleys, fitting and maybe a re-map...it's not cheap at all and won't gain you very much power.
For £600 you could buy a brand new 2.0 engine which would give you a large increase in torque, bhp and drivability. Any future mods would be more effective, you'd have a brand new engine as a bonus and you could get some money back by selling your 1.8 engine.
It's virtually the same engine so all you'd need to do is swap the injectors, clutch and flywheel.
Don't get carried away though, the weak spot on the 1.8 is the gearbox.
P.S if you really want to make it faster brakes and suspension is the best way as has been said.