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Old 12-03-2011, 10:26 AM
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alright guys can some of you turbo guys spec me a turbo for my zetec build.

i am aiming for around 300Bhp at the wheels but if not at the fly would also do.

engine spec

diamond racing pistons
eagle rods
erst manifold
apr con rod bolts
race bearings for con-rod and crank

so what turbo will be best for me to bolt on to my erst manifold?

cheers for the help
Old 12-03-2011, 07:51 PM
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What is your budget ?
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Old 12-03-2011, 08:06 PM
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Standard Focus RS turbo will do 300bhp @ 22psi
Old 12-03-2011, 09:19 PM
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As stated above just use the focus rs manfold and turbo use your zetec inlet manifold. 300bhp is a breeze
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Originally Posted by Sp3no
As stated above just use the focus rs manfold and turbo use your zetec inlet manifold. 300bhp is a breeze
ya thats whats on my fiesta xr2 and its 330bhp
Old 13-03-2011, 10:21 AM
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cheers guys only problem i find is the focus manifolds dont seem to come up to often.

budget wise for the turbo is day around £200-300

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Old 13-03-2011, 10:30 AM
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a standard focus rs tubo wont do 300@ the wheels .
on the cheap a t34 will piss it or a gt2860.
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cheers mate have been looking at a t34 from a cosworth
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just looked at the gt2860. its t25 flange thought really dont no what to do for manifold choice
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Leigh are u using standard cams with your build or aftermarket ones ? I'm doing the same build as u and looking for 300+ bhp using a focus Rs e/manifold with a gt2860rs turbo I'm just wondering if I will need cams to achieve that bhp ? Cheers
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Originally Posted by Richie15
Leigh are u using standard cams with your build or aftermarket ones ? I'm doing the same build as u and looking for 300+ bhp using a focus Rs e/manifold with a gt2860rs turbo I'm just wondering if I will need cams to achieve that bhp ? Cheers
the standard blacktop cams will do over 400hp.
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Mines a silvertop build what about those cams
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