Im sure it is mate. I'm going ZVH.

 

same power etc im aimin for in my zetec, what turbo etc you running and to what spec?

 

so you dont want the sweet tasting orange?

 

Why dont you want ZT , just asking

 

i too was wondering this out of curiousity?

 

No, i like apples.

 

my spec:

Fiesta Frenzy 2.0 16v Zetec E turbocharged engine
Focus RS Mahle forged pistons running 7.45:1 compression ratio
Focus RS rods
ARP big end bolts
Ahmed "secret spec" injectors
Ahmed Bayjoo live map
Hybrid T3 Turbo (360 degree thrust bearing, 55 trim compressor wheel, 0.63 ar exhaust housing, air cooled)
Thermotec lagged manifold
RAMAIR maxiflow cosworth induction kit
Electronic Variable boost 10-20psi
2.5 Bar MAP sensor
Uprated Escort Cosworth fuel pump
Cosworth 4x4 fuel pressure regulator

 

how bout a banana? apples are crap lol

 

nice, cant wait to get mine running, im in a dilema between .48 and .63 housings on a t34

 

I dont want to go Full ZT cos i've been told that an 8v is more torquey and there are alot of other costs to consider with a different manifold, cams, headwork etc...

All im really looking for is a ZVH where i can use most of the parts i already have.

I'm not saying i wont one day go full ZT, but for now i just want to do this as another step in the learning curve of engines.

Also, i fucking hate it when you eat an orange and you get pips in your mouth

Apples all the way, for now

 

try a tangerine maybe? dont really have pips lol

 

Cant beat a Granny smith!

Or a Granny for that matter

 

u need help

 

Is that nossi's white FST by anychance???

Been around for years that and built by P.T.S

 

No, not seen/heard of that?

 

What sump do you have to use? I think somebody said to me its a 1.6 or 1.8 zetec sump.

Is that true? And if it is, is it because of the exhaust?

 

As in another thread, CM Tuning for your engine and MSD for your mapping once complete.

CM Tuning offer 12 month warranty with engine too with very reasonable pricing.

www.cmtuning.com

www.motorsport-developments.co.uk

 

CM tuning just seem to offer MSD products

 

Hardly a suprise considering CM Tuning are an MSD Dealer, one of over 20 other MSD dealers all selling MSD stuff..lol

 

Who are CM Tuning then? never came across them before

done any work we might know about? or are they 'new'

 

Ex Jamsport engine builder, left and now working for himself.

Few peeps off here having engines built by them as far as I am aware.

CM Tuning also use a cosworth technician for all their heads too, who has a flowbench.

 

Get ya mate to do it, not hard to build an engine properly if you know how

 

I would mate, but he took long enough building his own. He has lost nearly all motivation on engine building etc

Where is CM Tuning?

 

im going 2.1 zvh soon but i only want 230 bhp and already have a stage 3 head so just a bottom end for me, also keeping the mfi so not bothering going 16v as seems pointless for the power i want, hopefully wont need a lot of boost to make this so it will be reliable

 

im having my cossie engine done at cm tuning

very helpful and very experienced, and has gave me loads of advice on dos and donts

 

Cliff S1

I've just realised who you are. Front cover of Performance Ford this month?

I really like your car mate, saw it at Rockingham few months back and said to my mate at the time "bet thats a cover car"

Well done

 

Cheers Billy, you have pm

 

Fire a focus rs engine it ! job done

 

Easy as that!

 

Like gordon ramsay


FOCUS RS engine !!!



















DONE

 

 

I asked Karl the question when my bottom end hadnt even been machined and the head not even sourced and ported, and he said "Forget 16v, the cost will be A LOT!!"

Left it at that, he didnt mention gains etc as why would you need more than 350bhp from an 8v head?

Dont care anyway either way, my car is QUICK

 

 

That would be the obvious thing that you would want the head ported etc.

The point Iam trying to make is that to put a standard zetec lump in with machined calibra pistons will give you so much scope in the future.

I think you should take a look at Paul Ripleys old fiesta as that ran a standard zetec lump I believe which cost him pennies.

It still holds the fastest 0-60 of front wheel drive and the 0-100 and quarter mile times have been rarely beaten.

I think you all need to wake up and smell the coffee

 

 

I wouldnt mind building a FWD ¼ car on a budget 16v ZT...

Not yet though...