My 2.1 Zetec Turbo Build
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My 2.1 Zetec Turbo Build
all that dont know i have a black S2 now had a fooked engine but soon built a 2.1 zetec turbo
here is the start of the pictures of the engine
i will update most days
here is the start of the pictures of the engine
i will update most days
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spent some of this morning on the motor!!!!
sorry for the quality of the pics
keep losing bolts and bits
this is the car its going in
This what engine is comeing out of it
sorry for the quality of the pics
keep losing bolts and bits
this is the car its going in
This what engine is comeing out of it
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just cut part the mount on a weld it on at a diferent angle with anotothe hole but i know 3 zetec conversions that have used the 2 bolts to hold it in so u dont need to do anything which i maybe doing,
cheers adam i got these sump bolts here for your engine
cheers adam i got these sump bolts here for your engine
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Re: Zetec Turbo
Originally Posted by Ferd
Core plug Ha Ha
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I hope I have not upset you PhilM
Its just I was unawares you could get a Core Plug that size. And I guess you put 3 bolts in the holes as well then.
But I do think a nice alloy plate would look better.
Ferd
Its just I was unawares you could get a Core Plug that size. And I guess you put 3 bolts in the holes as well then.
But I do think a nice alloy plate would look better.
Ferd
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stu that looks a mint rs you got there you did well there 
looks like some one has spent some time looking after that
you did well there looks like some one has spent some time looking after that
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the engine looks good m8 but i have a few questions????? 
1*are those vauhall 16v pistons or calibra turbo pistons?
2*are you making/using any adaptor plates to get the inlet to fit the 16v head and space the throttle body up as it dont look like you have them on by the photo?
3*what management are you going to use?
4*how are you going to get around the throttle cable braket hitting the back of the head?
As you might gather by the questions i'm also looking in to making my own zetec turbo
only i'm thinking off keeping it 1.8 for ease and convenience and besides im only hoping to get 200bhp max if i'm really lucky (on a good day with the wind behind me
)
If it works out good in the end i might put a bit more money into it and go 2.1 in the end
1*are those vauhall 16v pistons or calibra turbo pistons?
2*are you making/using any adaptor plates to get the inlet to fit the 16v head and space the throttle body up as it dont look like you have them on by the photo?
3*what management are you going to use?
4*how are you going to get around the throttle cable braket hitting the back of the head?
As you might gather by the questions i'm also looking in to making my own zetec turbo
only i'm thinking off keeping it 1.8 for ease and convenience and besides im only hoping to get 200bhp max if i'm really lucky (on a good day with the wind behind me
)If it works out good in the end i might put a bit more money into it and go 2.1 in the end
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Originally Posted by gavintwopies
the engine looks good m8 but i have a few questions?????
1*are those vauhall 16v pistons or calibra turbo pistons?
Calibra turbo mate as im going to be running 20psi
2*are you making/using any adaptor plates to get the inlet to fit the 16v head and space the throttle body up as it dont look like you have them on by the photo?
its hard to see but there is a spacer plate there its very thin u dont need much
3*what management are you going to use?
Secs
4*how are you going to get around the throttle cable braket hitting the back of the head?
Havent thought about that yet not much of a issue
As you might gather by the questions i'm also looking in to making my own zetec turbo
only i'm thinking off keeping it 1.8 for ease and convenience and besides im only hoping to get 200bhp max if i'm really lucky (on a good day with the wind behind me )
If it works out good in the end i might put a bit more money into it and go 2.1 in the end
1*are those vauhall 16v pistons or calibra turbo pistons?
Calibra turbo mate as im going to be running 20psi
2*are you making/using any adaptor plates to get the inlet to fit the 16v head and space the throttle body up as it dont look like you have them on by the photo?
its hard to see but there is a spacer plate there its very thin u dont need much
3*what management are you going to use?
Secs
4*how are you going to get around the throttle cable braket hitting the back of the head?
Havent thought about that yet not much of a issue
As you might gather by the questions i'm also looking in to making my own zetec turbo
only i'm thinking off keeping it 1.8 for ease and convenience and besides im only hoping to get 200bhp max if i'm really lucky (on a good day with the wind behind me
)If it works out good in the end i might put a bit more money into it and go 2.1 in the end
any more info i shoul dbe able to help[/b]
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well my main concern is that i've been told that once you get over 200 bhp with the amount of torque that goes along with it, the gearbox is the weakest link and things start going pear shaped and i dont fancey swapping gearboxes every 2-3months or paying 1500 for a quaife box.
the other ting i forgot to ask was about the pistons you have used how did you come to get hold of them as they look used????
and if so how much did you give for them???
the other ting i forgot to ask was about the pistons you have used how did you come to get hold of them as they look used????
and if so how much did you give for them???
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Gavintwopies
The S1 and S2 gearboxes are good for 200 to 250bhp and after that they don't last very long like you said.
I am using a 130 ps 16v Zetec for my convertion it has higher profile cams and oil jet under the pistons. it should make 200 bhp easy as long as i keep the charge air temp down. so i will put a large intercooler on.
ferd
The S1 and S2 gearboxes are good for 200 to 250bhp and after that they don't last very long like you said.
I am using a 130 ps 16v Zetec for my convertion it has higher profile cams and oil jet under the pistons. it should make 200 bhp easy as long as i keep the charge air temp down. so i will put a large intercooler on.
ferd
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how have you mounted the inlet to the head have you just re-tapped the head to match the inlet or have you got studs in your adaptor plate while mounting the adaptor plate to the head using the original mounting holes ???? hence no re-tapping required of the head
just i'm in to minds of which way to do it myself????
and i'd rather use the tried and tested way
just i'm in to minds of which way to do it myself????
and i'd rather use the tried and tested way