st 170 turbo
15-01-2008, 06:57 PM
#4
Passionate about fords
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hampshire, off the a303.
Posts: 1,457
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
will the engine be properly converted for turbo use ie lower compression and thats it or will it be full blown ie steel rods, forged pistons etc. i know alot of people use the st 170 heads for their zetec turbo engines.
dave.
dave.
15-01-2008, 07:26 PM
#6
Passionate about fords
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hampshire, off the a303.
Posts: 1,457
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i gather by mentioning that engine youve either got one already or you can get one at a good price ????.
i suppose for a really cheap way of doing it might be a de compression plate but its not ideal if your wanting big power, if you have the funds then a proper engine rebuild is best for most power but with the added reliability to go with it, i dont think your management ( gotech ) will be a factor in the end power figure, itll def be down to your engine spec which will determine that.
if the st 170 engine is pretty much the same engine as a normal zetec then you would get a good figure, even if standard just low comp, but honestly mate proper build is the way to go if ya can.
dave.
i suppose for a really cheap way of doing it might be a de compression plate but its not ideal if your wanting big power, if you have the funds then a proper engine rebuild is best for most power but with the added reliability to go with it, i dont think your management ( gotech ) will be a factor in the end power figure, itll def be down to your engine spec which will determine that.
if the st 170 engine is pretty much the same engine as a normal zetec then you would get a good figure, even if standard just low comp, but honestly mate proper build is the way to go if ya can.
dave.
15-01-2008, 07:36 PM
#7
The ST170 engine is a standard Zetec block with forged pistons and forged rods as standard. Perfect for a turbo just drop the compression a bit.
It will make the same power on any management system!
S.
It will make the same power on any management system!
S.
Trending Topics
15-01-2008, 07:37 PM
#8
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: worcester
Posts: 934
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
cheers dave. i have a 1.8 zetec block in my garage but i can get a st170 locally. i have mfi gotech so i was going to run the rs head on my zetecbut then i read about turboing a st170. the st170 route will be expensive as i would have to change management to run the st170 head. i think i will go down the zetec route.
15-01-2008, 07:44 PM
#10
Passionate about fords
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hampshire, off the a303.
Posts: 1,457
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yep forged steel rods, but aluminium cast pistons ??? 
, suppose it all depends now how far you wanna go ie the bhp etc youd like to see. dunno what boost youd be able to put through the engine if all youve done is lower the compression a touch though. but the engine is def a good engine.
one thing you may wanna check is if the standard gotech mfi could run such an engine though. if not take that cost into account when deciding bud.
dave.
, suppose it all depends now how far you wanna go ie the bhp etc youd like to see. dunno what boost youd be able to put through the engine if all youve done is lower the compression a touch though. but the engine is def a good engine.one thing you may wanna check is if the standard gotech mfi could run such an engine though. if not take that cost into account when deciding bud.
dave.
15-01-2008, 08:08 PM
#12
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Originally Posted by SWITCHBLADE
yep forged steel rods, but aluminium cast pistons ??? , suppose it all depends now how far you wanna go ie the bhp etc youd like to see. dunno what boost youd be able to put through the engine if all youve done is lower the compression a touch though. but the engine is def a good engine.
one thing you may wanna check is if the standard gotech mfi could run such an engine though. if not take that cost into account when deciding bud.
dave.
, suppose it all depends now how far you wanna go ie the bhp etc youd like to see. dunno what boost youd be able to put through the engine if all youve done is lower the compression a touch though. but the engine is def a good engine.one thing you may wanna check is if the standard gotech mfi could run such an engine though. if not take that cost into account when deciding bud.
dave.
15-01-2008, 08:09 PM
#13
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Originally Posted by juffer
any body know what bhp and boost on a standard st engine with lowered comp ?
16-01-2008, 07:09 AM
#14
Originally Posted by SWITCHBLADE
yep forged steel rods, but aluminium cast pistons ??? , suppose it all depends now how far you wanna go ie the bhp etc youd like to see. dunno what boost youd be able to put through the engine if all youve done is lower the compression a touch though. but the engine is def a good engine.
one thing you may wanna check is if the standard gotech mfi could run such an engine though. if not take that cost into account when deciding bud.
dave.
, suppose it all depends now how far you wanna go ie the bhp etc youd like to see. dunno what boost youd be able to put through the engine if all youve done is lower the compression a touch though. but the engine is def a good engine.one thing you may wanna check is if the standard gotech mfi could run such an engine though. if not take that cost into account when deciding bud.
dave.
S.
16-01-2008, 05:19 PM
#16
Originally Posted by SWITCHBLADE
lol was only quoting what i read on the st 170 website, but further down the page it says forged ???? weird.
The ST engine also has longer con rods to improve the rod ratio but you wont find that in any write up!
I am doing a ZVH for a customer at the moment using a standard bottom end off a ST170.
Simon.
16-01-2008, 08:05 PM
#18
Originally Posted by mitchrst
how much longer are the st170 rods can you use calibra turbo pistons on them ?
is the crank the same as the normal 2.0 zetec ??
is the crank the same as the normal 2.0 zetec ??
The crank is the same in all. RS, ST, 2.0
21-09-2009, 06:28 PM
#20
BANNED
BANNED
13-04-2011, 07:25 PM
#33
Virgin
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: swansea
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm not after massive power i have a full rs replica and want abut more go i'n it it's already got high lifted cams bluefin map kn and exhaust can u recommend any other was to get more power I'm new to here thanks nathan
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JK12
Pictures, video & Photoshop Forum
33
26-04-2021 12:09 PM
