how much power can let pistons take in a zetec turbo?
16-06-2006, 02:25 PM
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how much power can let pistons take in a zetec turbo?
im planning on building a 2ltr zetec turbo over the next few months.
i have a set of c20let pistons in the garage. how much power can these take?
i dont have a problem spending the money in the right places, but if these will take over 300bhp with out moaning about it i dont feel i need to spend a few hundered on new pistons as im not going for crazy power.
i want to build the engine more so i have done it, and have a nice engine to put in something like a mk5 escort convertible.
but if its iffy using them for much over 250bhp i'll get some decent items.
what is the next stage of pistons for the zetec turbo?
also when do you have to start worry about the rods?
cheers guys
i have a set of c20let pistons in the garage. how much power can these take?
i dont have a problem spending the money in the right places, but if these will take over 300bhp with out moaning about it i dont feel i need to spend a few hundered on new pistons as im not going for crazy power.
i want to build the engine more so i have done it, and have a nice engine to put in something like a mk5 escort convertible.
but if its iffy using them for much over 250bhp i'll get some decent items.
what is the next stage of pistons for the zetec turbo?
also when do you have to start worry about the rods?
cheers guys
16-06-2006, 02:33 PM
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Dependant on your piston/bore gap the LET piston has been used in engines upto around 400bhp.
Bore gap standard is 1-2thou..... increase this to about 3thou max for high boost/power applications.
Anything beyond this then it's advised to change to aftermarket
Bore gap standard is 1-2thou..... increase this to about 3thou max for high boost/power applications.
Anything beyond this then it's advised to change to aftermarket
16-06-2006, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by andre_k
artfulmatt
member since sept 2004 yet has just posted his first post!!!
WTF?
member since sept 2004 yet has just posted his first post!!!
WTF?
I'm not a ford lad anymore
... I'm usually hanging around the vauxhall forums......PF is good for techy stuff though so tend to keeps tabs on the site........ Plus I know the LET quite well...hense why I posted lol
16-06-2006, 03:05 PM
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cheers!
so the pistons are good for what i would chuck at it. but rods might need up rateing.
are there lots of rods avaliable for the zetec?
and do i just use standard rods but with the let pistons?
artfulmatt
ive seen u about on mig a lot! u dont just have 2 posts on there
so the pistons are good for what i would chuck at it. but rods might need up rateing.
are there lots of rods avaliable for the zetec?
and do i just use standard rods but with the let pistons?
artfulmatt
ive seen u about on mig a lot! u dont just have 2 posts on there
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16-06-2006, 04:11 PM
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Mahle C20LET's have been reliably used to well over 400bhp....
Use the standard rods over ~270bhp at your own risk..
Use the standard rods over ~270bhp at your own risk..
16-06-2006, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
Originally Posted by reality
Mahle C20LET's have been reliably used to well over 400bhp....
Use the standard rods over ~270bhp at your own risk..
Use the standard rods over ~270bhp at your own risk..
19-06-2006, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboi
cheers!
so the pistons are good for what i would chuck at it. but rods might need up rateing.
are there lots of rods avaliable for the zetec?
and do i just use standard rods but with the let pistons?
artfulmatt
ive seen u about on mig a lot! u dont just have 2 posts on there
so the pistons are good for what i would chuck at it. but rods might need up rateing.
are there lots of rods avaliable for the zetec?
and do i just use standard rods but with the let pistons?
artfulmatt
ive seen u about on mig a lot! u dont just have 2 posts on there
Yeah think I'm at 10,000 now Rods- have a word with burton power or someone who builds the ZvH conversion
19-06-2006, 01:39 PM
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i got a set of wiseco pistons made specifically for a 2.0l silver top, rated to 700bhp lol
and got a set of carrillo rods made to suit
both are std replacement items for a silver top, although i did go to 0.5mm oversize pistons.
all supplied by neil rickets of Kronos Racing Products - A division of Kronos Engineering Solutions Ltd.
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and got a set of carrillo rods made to suit
both are std replacement items for a silver top, although i did go to 0.5mm oversize pistons.
all supplied by neil rickets of Kronos Racing Products - A division of Kronos Engineering Solutions Ltd.
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19-06-2006, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboi
cheers guys.
looks like a new set of rings and i'll use my let pistons. just gotta have a think about the rods.
looks like a new set of rings and i'll use my let pistons. just gotta have a think about the rods.
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im not looking at going more than 350bhp tbh mate.
but if using uprated rods with the let pistons is a problem then i'll look into getting some pistons.
but if using uprated rods with the let pistons is a problem then i'll look into getting some pistons.
19-06-2006, 01:46 PM
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probably a stage 3 t3 turbo.
not sure on what exhaust housing yet.
im not really sure what power i'll be looking at.
the head ive got dosent have any cams so instead of buying standard ones i might get some decent ones. to stick in there.
not sure what power that means i'll be getting. but probably not a lot over 250 if it even makes it to 250
not sure on what exhaust housing yet.
im not really sure what power i'll be looking at.
the head ive got dosent have any cams so instead of buying standard ones i might get some decent ones. to stick in there.
not sure what power that means i'll be getting. but probably not a lot over 250 if it even makes it to 250
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Originally Posted by fudgeass
i got a set of wiseco pistons made specifically for a 2.0l silver top, rated to 700bhp lol
and got a set of carrillo rods made to suit
both are std replacement items for a silver top, although i did go to 0.5mm oversize pistons.
all supplied by neil rickets of Kronos Racing Products - A division of Kronos Engineering Solutions Ltd.
Sales Office (01594) 821000
Mobile (07799) 855641
mention fast ford mag and get a discount
Them Rods look identical to the ones I'm running in my C'let - they from bulgaria ???
Cowboi - Have a word with Beardy and see if he'll give u the contact details of the chap who made our rods.... He may alredy make some for the zetec....
and got a set of carrillo rods made to suit
both are std replacement items for a silver top, although i did go to 0.5mm oversize pistons.
all supplied by neil rickets of Kronos Racing Products - A division of Kronos Engineering Solutions Ltd.
Sales Office (01594) 821000
Mobile (07799) 855641
mention fast ford mag and get a discount
Them Rods look identical to the ones I'm running in my C'let - they from bulgaria ???
Cowboi - Have a word with Beardy and see if he'll give u the contact details of the chap who made our rods.... He may alredy make some for the zetec....
19-06-2006, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboi
probably a stage 3 t3 turbo.
not sure on what exhaust housing yet.
im not really sure what power i'll be looking at.
the head ive got dosent have any cams so instead of buying standard ones i might get some decent ones. to stick in there.
not sure what power that means i'll be getting. but probably not a lot over 250 if it even makes it to 250
not sure on what exhaust housing yet.
im not really sure what power i'll be looking at.
the head ive got dosent have any cams so instead of buying standard ones i might get some decent ones. to stick in there.
not sure what power that means i'll be getting. but probably not a lot over 250 if it even makes it to 250
Your average T3 usually make about 300hp - thats about your lot though.....
19-06-2006, 01:57 PM
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sorry mate just noticed this in ur last post.
Them Rods look identical to the ones I'm running in my C'let - they from bulgaria ???
Cowboi - Have a word with Beardy and see if he'll give u the contact details of the chap who made our rods.... He may alredy make some for the zetec....
whos beardy?
i'll double check if i need to change the rods.
but if i do that guys sounds like he is worth a try
Them Rods look identical to the ones I'm running in my C'let - they from bulgaria ???
Cowboi - Have a word with Beardy and see if he'll give u the contact details of the chap who made our rods.... He may alredy make some for the zetec....
whos beardy?
i'll double check if i need to change the rods.
but if i do that guys sounds like he is worth a try
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Originally Posted by Cowboi
sorry mate just noticed this in ur last post.
Them Rods look identical to the ones I'm running in my C'let - they from bulgaria ???
Cowboi - Have a word with Beardy and see if he'll give u the contact details of the chap who made our rods.... He may alredy make some for the zetec....
whos beardy?
i'll double check if i need to change the rods.
but if i do that guys sounds like he is worth a try
Them Rods look identical to the ones I'm running in my C'let - they from bulgaria ???
Cowboi - Have a word with Beardy and see if he'll give u the contact details of the chap who made our rods.... He may alredy make some for the zetec....
whos beardy?
i'll double check if i need to change the rods.
but if i do that guys sounds like he is worth a try
Them rods in the pics are the same manufacturer as my LET rods.... Bought on a "group buy" they were Ł270.... think they are now going for Ł350 - obviously ours won't be suitable for you, but I'm sure he'll probably make some up for very good money
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i was thinking that. as people have told me that you have to make the zetec gudgeon pin fit the let pistons.
would that be right if using standard rods?
any ideas how much rods are to buy.
something capable to taking 300bp ish and made so they take the let gudgeon pin?
would that be right if using standard rods?
any ideas how much rods are to buy.
something capable to taking 300bp ish and made so they take the let gudgeon pin?
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