Originally Posted by
big_wasa
You could run it stock and keep it very low boost. Same with a decomp plate but all the other bits will cost good money.
One budget zetec turbo route is the st170 / Zetec hybrid.
st170 bottom end with a set of Arp rod bolts.
Your 2.0 Blacktop top end with the st170 valve springs.
A thick head gasket.
You may as well give it a refresh with oil seals, valve stem seals and bearings.
Cr around 9:1
if your counting both base engines this is an easy grand.
Another option if your engine is good.
Focus Rs pistons.
Forged Rods
Valve springs.
full refresh.
Cr around 8:1
A good £1500
you will need a turbo, Td04 are cheap and reliable but will be maxed out at around 275bhp.
Injectors at this level will be 440cc~660cc range.
gearbox, you will be looking at an mtx75 conversion.
A descent 240mm clutch, something like the Focus Rs.
Intercoolers, plumbing.
I've found the hard way the list really does go on and on.
thank you! What about an intake manifold? Can I use the blacktop one?
also if I go the route of putting rs pistons, forged rods etc I won’t need a decomp plate?
Last edited by Charles_360; Jan 5, 2021 at 05:54 PM.