Right I need some help plz, I have a Sierra Sapphire 2000e cossie rep converted from rwd to 4x4 still running standard engine, my plan was yb transplant but I have now changed my mind and thinking zetec turbo I want 250-300bhp so what I need help with is does anyone on here know anything about zt engines and what do I need? thanks in advance


Wes

 

don't bother with an rs2000 engine, they're an I4 engine not a zetec.
don't need much really, just get an ST170 engine, change headgasket for a thick multilayer zetec one. fit some arp's on the bottom and get a turbo strapped to it.
uprate the injectors and pick an inlet, sort out some management and get it mapped.
that's essentially it for budget build.

 

if you do a little search on budget zetec mate, rs2000 and galaxy are the same ish, zetec is diff...

 

stay away from the I4 engine, just get a 2.0 zetec engine.
the ST will do decent power for little cost.
spend Ł3k and you end up with my engine, forged pistons, steel rods, area six cammed ported ex side of head with area six valve springs/retainers.

 

ok cheers i not going too touch i4 engine but i got told if u get zetec engine and mate to galaxy bottom end u get 2.1 which is better for torque and power! I dnt know if this is true that why im asking.

Wes

 

Different engines

 

right so far I've got a set of dark green injectors,my mate has a cheap st170 engine (I'm hearing its best too use these as they have forged internals but even still do the internals need too be changed)? what head do i use (st170 head or blacktop head)? what headgasket? and do I need decomp plate? what inlet ,turbo combination do I use (is a frs one any good)? cheers Wes