Originally Posted by Rsturbowayne

The amount it's going to cost depends on what u have already, how lucky u r finding the parts , engineering for the zetec to take the turbo and labour costs.

It all adds up.

Originally Posted by turbobill

No im not worried about cvh, like you said, thats why i like the idea of zetec as its newer and stronger etc
Realstically id be happy with 200-220 bhp so nothing big, more so just want a reliable engine, whats not going to cost me a bomb to build,
Quick question slighlty of topic, took the head. My cvh last night and poured oil into the bores to see if my rings have gone, how long do i give it before i say wether or not they gone? Cheers bill

Originally Posted by rsmark86

I would look for c20let pistons, overbore the block to 86mm to use them and fit arp bolts, get the rods modified to work with the vauxhall pistons, frs gaskets and for 200bhp you wouldn't need up rated valve springs, but while its apart its mad not too, fit 1.8 sump, oil pump and pick up too
Devil developments do some really good springs for £150 Ono on ebay (£100 cheaper than blacktops)

Or ...... Go same route as karlos as these are the cheapest routes that actually work and will give you scope for reliability and future mods, especially if your fitting an aftermarket management

Originally Posted by rsmark86

I know but I always think it's best too over spec and do it once

Originally Posted by rsmark86

Haha for 200bhp lol

I said on the other thread I want to build a fully forged motor for later and use what I got untill then

I was thinking full st170
Forged pistons with around 9-0-1 (for reponse and VVT)
Steel rods
Devil developments springs
Frs gaskets and plugs
Fully lightened and balanced
My gotech pro to activate VVT
And gt28
Mtx

But there's seems there's missed reviews on using the st170 head

Originally Posted by crazycage

I've had a st170 turbo and never had warped head issues, Ricks st170 hasn't had any eather. That said I would rather a blacktop anyday