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Old 20-02-2007, 02:39 AM
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hi to all i was thinking of rebuilding mr erst but now think that the zetec route would be better so just looking for info on what i need to buy and so on!!

firstly i know i need the engine itself but what else do i need! i take it ill need frst loom and ecu?

what about the inlet manifold,pistons,headgasket...ect

all help would be greatful

many thanks
Old 20-02-2007, 04:45 PM
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you will need efi or some other managment (manifold ect) and the compression and stronger head gasket will need to be changed to cope with the boost
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Can Fiesta Management be used then on a Zetec tubo engine or will it need to be remapped?

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yes frst efi managment will work, im sure it would need a setup aswell
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Need another project. Might look into that a bit more then. did Ford make a 24v zetec engine?
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duratec v6 i think
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thanks lads but this doesnt help me!!!
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Originally Posted by oakey dokey
thanks lads but this doesnt help me!!!
do some bloody research, its been covered on here time and time again
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