Zetec turbo conversion
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Zetec turbo conversion
What mods are needed to fit calibre turbo pistons (c20let) to the standard zetec turbo rods????
if i was to get the standard rods shot peened and fit arp rod bolts,what sort of bhp/torque could the rods withstand????
if i was to get the standard rods shot peened and fit arp rod bolts,what sort of bhp/torque could the rods withstand????
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The little end of the rod needs maching slightly larger i believe to fit the vauxhall pistons gudgeon pin.....
Shot peened and polished and with ARP bolts i would think 280bhp ish would be ok......
Shot peened and polished and with ARP bolts i would think 280bhp ish would be ok......
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Mike G's old ZT made 316bhp on the stock rods. I'm pretty sure (not 100%) that they were completely stock. No idea what pistons he was on. Ran good as gold for quite a while iirc Well until a lorry tried to hump it anyway 
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is it safe to bore the little end of the rods out?????????????????
that looks like quite a tool sketch!!! whats your spec and what sort of power are you running??
that looks like quite a tool sketch!!! whats your spec and what sort of power are you running??
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