mk6 Escort GTi Turbo, breaking soon.... :(
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now ive got some webspace sorted thought id pop in ere n show ya what my spare time is occupied with
trying to convert the original 1.8 zetec into a turbo, so far we have the lump done, spec is 1.8, rebored with accralite pistons, lightened and balanced crank, L+B flywheel etc, stage 1 head, 130 spec cams, T3 turbo on S2 manifold and fez turbo EFI inlet.
going for OFAB managemnent as we felt it wud be easiest to do, not sure now lol
not got too far but heres a few pics of where we r at starting from the beginning
enjoy
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the old lump coming out
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initial build after engineering work
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the lump back in ready to start the joys of wiring
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trying to convert the original 1.8 zetec into a turbo, so far we have the lump done, spec is 1.8, rebored with accralite pistons, lightened and balanced crank, L+B flywheel etc, stage 1 head, 130 spec cams, T3 turbo on S2 manifold and fez turbo EFI inlet.
going for OFAB managemnent as we felt it wud be easiest to do, not sure now lol
not got too far but heres a few pics of where we r at starting from the beginning
enjoy
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the old lump coming out
initial build after engineering work
the lump back in ready to start the joys of wiring
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dunno really lol
jus thought easier to stick with what i had, also as its kinda an everyday car so still has to be fairly practical
jus thought easier to stick with what i had, also as its kinda an everyday car so still has to be fairly practical
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cheers chaps,
few more pics...
mid wiring
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dash back in and gauge pods... cheers pete@racespec
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modded inlet manifold... cheers rich_frst
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and a few dodgy camera pics manifold on and fully wired in, now to fit the cooler n boost hoses n a rad fan
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few more pics...
mid wiring
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dash back in and gauge pods... cheers pete@racespec
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modded inlet manifold... cheers rich_frst
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and a few dodgy camera pics manifold on and fully wired in, now to fit the cooler n boost hoses n a rad fan
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noticed you drilled the exhaust side of the head to allow the cvh manifold to bolt to the zetec head, did you also drill the head for the frst inlet manifold or use a spacer plate?
looking good by the way
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looking good by the way
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Originally Posted by Red16
noticed you drilled the exhaust side of the head to allow the cvh manifold to bolt to the zetec head, did you also drill the head for the frst inlet manifold or use a spacer plate?
looking good by the way
keep us posted
looking good by the way
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Chrissy_bwoy,
quality pic's chris
the manifold looks the dogs fitted..... well pleased with how it turned out
let me know if you want any other "homework done"
quality pic's chris
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the manifold looks the dogs fitted..... well pleased with how it turned out
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let me know if you want any other "homework done"
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cheers rich, looks better in the flesh... shonky nokia camera
hopefully get it to the exhaust place for the downpipe and charge carrier very soon then off for mapping...if i ever get my damn cooler back
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hopefully get it to the exhaust place for the downpipe and charge carrier very soon then off for mapping...if i ever get my damn cooler back
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Originally Posted by Chrissy_bwoy
cheers rich, looks better in the flesh... shonky nokia camera
hopefully get it to the exhaust place for the downpipe and charge carrier very soon then off for mapping...if i ever get my damn cooler back![Wall](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/wall.gif)
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hopefully get it to the exhaust place for the downpipe and charge carrier very soon then off for mapping...if i ever get my damn cooler back
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Chrissy_bwoy, where you getting it mapped mate!!! i'll have to meet up with you and frayz and have a butchers
I'm soon to be building a zetec turbo.....
whats the spec of your engine matey!?!?
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whats the spec of your engine matey!?!?
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Rich, hopefully Ahmed and grove will be doing the mapping fuelling etc
spec is...
1.8 zetec,
8:1 comp using accralite pistons
stress relieved rods,
lightened and balanced crank and flywheel
arp bolts throughout
stg1 head
s2 manifold with stg1 T3
130 spec cams
ofab management
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yeah, need to get frayz out and about eh? i aint spoke to him since last week
spec is...
1.8 zetec,
8:1 comp using accralite pistons
stress relieved rods,
lightened and balanced crank and flywheel
arp bolts throughout
stg1 head
s2 manifold with stg1 T3
130 spec cams
ofab management
thast about it
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yeah, need to get frayz out and about eh? i aint spoke to him since last week
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Originally Posted by Chrissy_bwoy
Rich, hopefully Ahmed and grove will be doing the mapping fuelling etc
spec is...
1.8 zetec,
8:1 comp using accralite pistons
stress relieved rods,
lightened and balanced crank and flywheel
arp bolts throughout
stg1 head
s2 manifold with stg1 T3
130 spec cams
ofab management
thast about it![Grin](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
yeah, need to get frayz out and about eh? i aint spoke to him since last week![Sad](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
spec is...
1.8 zetec,
8:1 comp using accralite pistons
stress relieved rods,
lightened and balanced crank and flywheel
arp bolts throughout
stg1 head
s2 manifold with stg1 T3
130 spec cams
ofab management
thast about it
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yeah, need to get frayz out and about eh? i aint spoke to him since last week
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I'm still sourcing parts for mine, got the engine, management, tubular manifold, brakes and wheels,hopefully have the rods and pistons soon, just need the cooler, rad, turbo, gearbox, clutch, cams....
where did you get your pistons from... armed recommend me to use the calibra turbo pistons, but i've been put off by the price, been looking at the focus central pistons and rods.. they look guide..
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Alot of people are using stress relieved rods but where do you get it done and how much do they cost???
Also so who re-maps the fezzy management and how much does that cost ??
problem is up here in the north east, theres no one doing anything remotely like this ......................... i mean you get the odd knacker that breaks the odd rs but thats about it, theres a few rolling roads but no one that can re-program your chip at the drop of a hat the closest one i can think of is well-lane turbo - centre but there still not that close really.
p.s. your inlet looks the dogs knackers mista, very individual
Also so who re-maps the fezzy management and how much does that cost ??
problem is up here in the north east, theres no one doing anything remotely like this ......................... i mean you get the odd knacker that breaks the odd rs but thats about it, theres a few rolling roads but no one that can re-program your chip at the drop of a hat the closest one i can think of is well-lane turbo - centre but there still not that close really.
p.s. your inlet looks the dogs knackers mista, very individual
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for the stress relieving it was done with all the engineering so ive no idea on cist but id imagine any competent engine builder/engineer should be able to do it
no idea on cost for the management as it depends exactly what you want, i guess motorsport developments is nearest to you for that stuff in blackpool.
cheers for the inlet comment, cant really take credit for it, one mate sed... 'i know what will look the tits... ill get it done' then his mate (rich_frst) did it
well chuffed with it
no idea on cost for the management as it depends exactly what you want, i guess motorsport developments is nearest to you for that stuff in blackpool.
cheers for the inlet comment, cant really take credit for it, one mate sed... 'i know what will look the tits... ill get it done' then his mate (rich_frst) did it
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Originally Posted by Chrissy_bwoy
i heard u got a pretty sweet block lined up
got mine from burtons via CTM who did the engineering
bout £400 minus rods tho
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got mine from burtons via CTM who did the engineering
bout £400 minus rods tho
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how long has it taken you to build it up to this chris?!
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