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Old 31-12-2006, 07:42 PM
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What spec would i need for 280 BHP out of a 1.6? I did plan on building a zetec turbo but as im getting a house soon i was thinkin it would be much cheaper to build a 1.6!

Also how reliable would it be for say head-gaskets and cooling etc? Il be running EFI managment!

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by shane
What spec would i need for 280 BHP out of a 1.6? I did plan on building a zetec turbo but as im getting a house soon i was thinkin it would be much cheaper to build a 1.6!

Also how reliable would it be for say head-gaskets and cooling etc? Il be running EFI managment!

Thanks!
you could build a zetec which wont break the bank a 280bhp cvh not going to be cheap what have you got at the moment spec wise
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Basically im restoring my S2 so its a bare shell,but soon(hopefuly) the shell will be done and the engine is next!

When i rebuild it i plan on fitting EFI and already have my loom,OFAB ECU,EFI inlet!

Also i have a GRS Front mount,alloy radiator,stage 2 t3!

Also if i fit a zetec block will i still be able to use my rad etc?

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by shane
Basically im restoring my S2 so its a bare shell,but soon(hopefuly) the shell will be done and the engine is next!

When i rebuild it i plan on fitting EFI and already have my loom,OFAB ECU,EFI inlet!

Also i have a GRS Front mount,alloy radiator,stage 2 t3!

Also if i fit a zetec block will i still be able to use my rad etc?

Thanks!

you can use all the parts you currently have.. could go bigger with the turbo if you go down the zetec turbo route. what is your budget
Old 31-12-2006, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by turboboss
Originally Posted by shane
Basically im restoring my S2 so its a bare shell,but soon(hopefuly) the shell will be done and the engine is next!

When i rebuild it i plan on fitting EFI and already have my loom,OFAB ECU,EFI inlet!

Also i have a GRS Front mount,alloy radiator,stage 2 t3!

Also if i fit a zetec block will i still be able to use my rad etc?

Thanks!

you can use all the parts you currently have.. could go bigger with the turbo if you go down the zetec turbo route. what is your budget
Im thinkin of getin a T34,i dont really have a budget im just buying when i can afford it!But now im getting a house i doubt il have much spare cash!
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A big power engine is expensive mate - CVH or Zetec. My advice ? Put the money into your house.............honest
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Originally Posted by Mr S1
A big power engine is expensive mate - CVH or Zetec. My advice ? Put the money into your house.............honest
Sensible, your moneys safe in bricks mate. Or you could look it another way. You can live in your car, but you cant smoke a suxo in ya house!

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......or buy the ready-built engine that we have. £4k and it's roughly the same spec as mine. (just needs a good turbo, which I can spec).
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talk to jano from oddkiddcreations.co.uk. hes got a 1.6 running 260 bhp. it runs 0-60 in 5.4 secs. hes your man to ask what u need
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personally i would talk to mr c about that engine he has



would cost alot more to buy individually
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Tell us more Christian Was it built for a customer originally??
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Originally Posted by M.A.D.RST
Tell us more Christian Was it built for a customer originally??
Yes, so we are keen to sell it for £4k.

It has Ross Racing Custom Forged Pistons, Farndon Steel H-Section Rods, Custom Ported Big-Valve Head with Newman Cam fitted etc etc.

Has all new parts throughout including a brand new Genuine Ford Oil and Water Pump and a brand new Ford Sump.
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Originally Posted by M.A.D.RST
Tell us more Christian Was it built for a customer originally??
Yes, so we are keen to sell it for £4k.

It has Ross Racing Custom Forged Pistons, Farndon Steel H-Section Rods, Custom Ported Big-Valve Head with Newman Cam fitted etc etc.

Has all new parts throughout including a brand new Genuine Ford Oil and Water Pump and a brand new Ford Sump.
Shame he didn't have it Christian, i'm still trying to talk him into having it then selling me the car! ROFL
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