Originally Posted by
Karl
The zetec engine has numerous problems at the sort of power levels you are proposing, so I hope it survives. I also hope you don't suffer too many oil pump problems at 8500rpm! Top speed put's the engine under loads you generally will never use on the roads, so what may seem reliable to you now, may end in an expensive mess by the end of the runway!
However I wish you the very best of luck, but do try to consider the issues I have mentioned as no one likes to see an engine fail.
Karl, out of interest, what sort of problems does the zetec get at high power levels? obviously the oil pump at revs, and cooling issues that come with running big power/high speeds.
but what are the other problems? Not asking how to get round them lol just wouldn't mind knowing what hidden things there are that people dont realise..
thanks!