hi im starting to build a zetec turbo, i have already got the 2.0 mondeo engine and can either get 86mm or 86.5 calibra pistons (not sure which to go for 86 or 86.5)

my question is has anyone ordered there pistons and rods from the usa for there 2.0 zetec turbo build.

if so can you point me in righ direction, i.e a trusted site which you used as i want to order some pistons and steel rods for my build and noticed they are slightly cheaper over there.

i have noticed a few people have ordered there stuff from the us so can you please share the experience you had, and also a good reputable company to order off

many thanks

 

i've brought eagle steel rods and je pistons from the states bought them from here www.nolimitmotorsport.com rods $330 and the pistons $429, i paid $100 posting they took a while to come next time i will use either dhl or ups, then i had to pay Ł130 duty cosworth have just done some steel i beam rods for the zetec which retail @ $500

 

thanks turboboss

cool could you please tell me what pistons and rods i will need for a 2.0 zetec silvertop?

as heard blacktop rods are difrent to silvertop rods?

or what steel rods will fit in a 2.0 zetec Silvertp engine, as might be able to get some c20let pistons for the build, however needs some steel rods, just unsure which ones will fit.

as im building a 2.0 full zetec turbo. think compression is going to be 7:4:1

 

as above
turboboss i have also seen that cosworth have just done some steel i beam rods and some nice pistions for the zetec black top but can these be used in the silver top zetec?
Brian

 

Ooooh be careful mate, saying that your gonna build a zetec turbo may upset every cvh owner on the site

Im building a zt and im going for pistons from area six at c/r of 7.4:1

Good luck with it mate

 

thelynx
what engine you building, also how much were ur pistons, as heard the pistons from area six are around 600 quid

also what rods you buying?

 

those cosworth i beam rods are $500 set you back Ł288 you can but just buy one steel rod over here for that money, the rods are not the problem its the pistons if you see ian howell of area six he can supply you with a set of pistons,or you will have to go down the de-comp plate route the americans like there high comp engines, when i mentioned to them that i was running 7:8:1 comp they were like "what about off boost Drivability" then i said "what about on boost power" screw drivability not Interested

 

will the eagle rods fit the calibre turbo pistons then??
will the cosworth rods fit the calibre turbo pistons then??

 

would like to know this also,

anyone else ordered from the states?

 

Currently I have a 1.8 but looking around for a 2.0.. You are correct in thinking the pistons are Ł600 there more like Ł650 quality items though, designed for the job and not from another engine like the c20let ones!

As for the rods im unsure at the min... Dont know whether or not im changing them as there good for about 270bhp with arp rod bolts... But im still undecided on this...

 

same here i dont know what to do stay with cast or go steel

however i wanted around 250-260 however i would be crapping it everytime i ragged it, if i kept my cast rods

theres just no point in spending 600 quid on a set of pistons, then the rod bends or melts and thats one of the pistons srcap.
then theres another 600 quid straight away.

think its better to have steel rods then you dont have to worry about what boost ur useing and also how much you rag the engine as you will know the rods and pistons will take it.

However im useing calibra c20let pistons in my 2.0 turbo build, but does anyone know if eagle rods will be ok to use and if i will be able to get them machined to fit the calibra pistons???

seen some here
http://www.newedgeperformance.com/in...PROD&ProdID=43

 

no to both the calibra pistons are press fit and the cosworth & eagle are fully floating.. on my last zvh i ran standard rods with calibra pistons and @ 19psi the engine produced 311bhp and 292fbt on top of that for drag racing in used a 70shot of nos so the standard rods can take more then 270bhp.





old nitrous setup

 

311bhp wow wasent you scared taking it that high incase the rods decided to leave through top of sump


so if the calibra pistons dont fit & are press fit and the cosworth & eagle

surely you can get them adapted to fit? or maybe get custom rods?

darn i bought a set of calibra pistons for 100 quid too :/

 

to be honest no did'nt even cross my mind in fact i broke fifth gear in my cts stage two box racing a porsche, snapped a drive shaft, killed an ap four paddle but never had any trouble with the engine which was Basically your run of the mill zvh block, get the mapping right dont use high revs which kills most engines then you should suffer any problems.