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Old 13-07-2008, 06:21 PM
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Which engines do most people use when doing there zetecd turbo conversions? the silver or black top engine. thanks
Old 13-07-2008, 06:56 PM
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think theres pros and cons for both??sure normally people use the silver tops,i am
Old 13-07-2008, 07:00 PM
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Most people go for the earlier, silver-top engine.
Old 13-07-2008, 10:51 PM
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people keep saying that the black top and ST170 have better flowing heads for high bhp engines but R8T BOY on here has got 536bhp form a early silver top block and head
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iv always been told silver top
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mate i have asked the smae think on other sites most people have siad sliver tops, but been told black tops are the better engine
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People use the silver-top because of convenience.. it's easier to install than the black-top, unless you have a focus or mondeo.
Old 14-07-2008, 06:20 AM
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Didnt they do a full spread on this in performance ford a couple of months back, it had all the info you need pros/cons etc, i will dig it out
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