rsmark86

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guys in the know please help.....

a mate of mine is selling a zetec turbo set up realy cheap and im thinking of getting it for my next project....

its a 2lt silver top with the following work done

calibra pistons skimmed with valve cut outs
standard rods and crank (fully balanced)
arp main set
silver top head modded for cvh manifold (exhaust) complete

bottom end needs assembling with tensioners and belt ect but comes with zetec pullys top and bottom .... it still needs the oil return putting in and the breather blanker plate....

so it needs cam belt / tensioner/ alternater pully/ gaskets/ head bolts/ better valve springs / sump / and breather fitting ...
it comes with a crackle black rocker cover..

he want £250 for it all is it worth it and how much more would need to be spent
thanks

RAT8OY

If he had done it properly he would want another zero on that price!

Calibra pistons don't need skimming for starters!

rsmark86

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well its unfinished in bits and its a mate of mine but all i know is its calibra pistons with valve cut outs but standard rods ect

clarke5700

depends mate. calibra turbo pistons dont. but c20xe calibra pistons do. the xe pistons are ok in a zvh but in a zetec are to high comp

also can you tell me what you mean by properly??? i no of a 330hp zetec with the same bottom end!!

rsmark86

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well i heard that standard rods could only do 270ish bhp but this would be fine because it would be going in a light car anyway

xr2wishy

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good enough price even not complete.

rsmark86

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how much would it cost to finish the build mate

thanks

danielson04

thats a good price, even if uncomplete. iv heard standard zetec rods take jus over 300bhp aslong as its got arp bolts. id av thort another £300 and it should be complete.

rsmark86

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so £550 for a built zetec turbo thats cheap i might have to get that

crazycage

what are the better valve springs?proper ones are over 250 quid)

rsmark86

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everyone says get area six springs

Versus_Creations

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do it right do it once.

Rods and pistons. New bearings gaskets pump etc etc. Done.

Cut corners now and it will bite you back when you least need it when funds are low and you will be less an engine and down loads of labour and expense on an engine that might let go.

I have seen many dead ZT's, built on a budget without spending a little extra in the first place

rsmark86

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i was looking last night and its either abit over a grand to built a pretty good bottom end with rods and pistons ect or just save and buy a mk1 frs head and bottom end then build around them ....

but all the parts listed above are for sale in the rs turbo section as if im going to build a zetec turbo i want it to be able to take aleast 350bhp with out any trouble

its GRAYZO SELLING UP hes got a few nice bits

crazycage

build a blacktop with steel rods pistons a set of area6 valve springs standard gaskets bolts and cams,will piss 350hp

rsmark86

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sounds like a plan so will get my s1 finished then start my next project