In checking the various aftermarket products in the u. Has some yamaha origins, and i believe the basic design metamorphised into the duratec. Zetec engine identification i have zetec which im trying to identify. However, these are really the limit of the standard induction and further increases are not possible, unlike their other kits. The first zetec branded engine was the zeta family, introduced for the 1992 model year powering the fifth generation of the european ford escort, the third generation orion and the mk. Zetec component kits carbsthe following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced their own ford zetecengine and have a pair of 4045dcoe carburettors. Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000 model year. Fswerks 8mm spark plug wires ford focus 16v zetecsvt. All you need to know about tuning the ford zetec engine. The main reason for fitting mine is that with a tuned 2. This has a slightly larger bore size but in comparison a far greater stroke. Both engines have a timing belt that needs to be replaced at 120k or earlier.
It stands to reason that these engines will produce more power, but it comes at a price. Ford duratec he tuning guide this is the latest exciting power unit to come from ford and looks very much like the zetec especially when that engines badged as such. Fswerks 8mm spark plug wires ford focus 16v zetec svt. I also have in the cast above the water pump on the exhaust side 928m 6015 cd. The spi engine is known to drop valve seats, while the leaking thermostat housing, for example. The first production zetec dates back to 1992, when it first appeared in escorts 1. But there are big differences the engine has chaindriven cams as opposed to the zetecs belt, plus the induction and exhausts are respectively on the opposite sides. Guide to performance tuning the zetec engine from ford ford zetec tuning tuning the ford zetec and best zetec performance parts. Bob, i say this having done alot of race work on both engines about 10 years ago, formerly at weberalphathen at mountune as a design engineerreally, just dont waste your time and money with the old iron block zetec engine, the valves are too small for high power na engines, its also a very heavy engine, and it needs alot of work for 250bhp. This book explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the. I found the tools section surprisingly helpful too. The engine should also feature an electric water pump, and maybe a dry sump system, depending on how far the budget stretches. Working when pulled from a rwd race car after upgrade to 2.
First drive in 10 years v12 bmw e31 850i revival project bilbao. Ford zetec engine wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ford motor company used the zetec name on a variety of inline4cylinder automobile engines. The zetec is a great alternative to the vauxhall engine, as it achieves good power and torque. As you probably know, theres a brandnew four cylinder ford engine in town. All you need to know about tuning the ford zetec engine torquecars. We have vast experience with ford remapping and have perfected tuning the ford focus zetec s turbo. Zetec tuning guide ford zetec engine tuning guide, zetec zetec sse engine tuning zetec tuning guide. On top of this, theres a smaller capacity zetec described elsewhere plus, late zetecs were made to look like the latest duratecs. But we have just found this site dedicated to zetec turbo tuning. Fswerks itg coolflo air intake system ford focus spi zetec svt 2.
The later svt version had a higher compression ratio and better setup on the vvt control to make more power. Performance figures are based on the 2000cc engine, however, the kits also apply to 1600cc and 1800cc engines. In fact we can ecu remap the majority of ford turbo engines. Ford used its cvh engine technology in the design of future 2. Engine doesnt include inlet or exhaust manifolds as these were bespoke to the race car. The zeta name was dropped in favour of zetec when italian car maker. C30 range of supercharger for both front engine and mid engine applications. Reviewed in the united states on september 2, 2018. Fswerks stainless steel race exhaust system ford focus zx3zx5hatchback 20002007. The first zetecbranded engine was the zeta family, introduced for the 1992 model year powering the fifth generation of the european ford escort, the third generation orion and the mk. Production of the engines, renamed zetec the rename occurred because lancia owned the zeta trademark, began at fords bridgend plant in wales in september 1991, with later production. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Zetec e 53,0,0,0 dunnell engines duratec and zetec.
Although either of these engines can last for over 200k miles, there have been numerous reported problems. The 16v head was developed by yamaha and based on a redesigned cvh block. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe from 19982004 and by ford in north america from 19992007. It can be so bad it can stall the car or cause the revs to hang at a bad moment for that.
Guide to performance tuning the zetec engine from ford. Hey guys, i have a focus 2 litre zetec i was seeing if anyone had come across any effective tuning mods to the engine, i already have a full ashley competition exhaust system cat back. The zetec is a long running engine block and as such enjoys popularity in many projects today. Compare that to tuning a traditional ford engine such as a pinto. This book isnt a substitute for handson experience, but definitely helps fill in some gaps you might have, especially regarding measurement and tuning specifics. Ford tuning is one of our most common and popular brands of vehicle we at mwr performance remapping tune. Tuning the zetec page 1 last on march 28 2017 zetec 2. I am concerned if the products will work and or bolt on the u. The best power gains on a cheap budget can be found with the introduction of new high performance cams and bike throttle bodies ran on a good ecu system. How does it compare to the zetec its replacing, and will it be a match for the. There are three main phase variants of the zetece, the phase 1, 2 and 3 or evo 1, 2 and 3. Tts are proud to announce its new supercharger kit to fit on the ford 2.
There are basically two zetec engines zetec s 1400,1600,1700, used in fiestas,pumas etc can produce serious power, but tuning parts not cheaply available. Fitments are for the silver top 1800s, and both silver and black top 2. The pumps look identical on the outside, however, inside, the impeller is a mirror image between models. Zetec e 1600,1800 2000 iron block,pretty tuneable, but superceded by duratecs these days. The two areas i am looking are multiport fuel injection kit and weber type carburation 45dcoewith manifold and electronics kit. The zetec morphed into the duratec in the 1990s confusing because the duratec name has also been carried by a zetec engine even by a. Developed in the late 1980s by the ford motor company, the ford zeta engine was a straight4. The following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced their own ford zetec engine and have a pair of 4045dcoe carburettors. Manufacturing in argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in brazil until 2009.
To get in excess of 200 bhp youd need eight grandplus. You need to be aware that the water pump on the mondeo 2. The downside of an engine like the zetec was that it was designed to be as compact as possible, especially in bore size. The cams are interchangeable, so a 115bhp unit will become a with the addition of the better rs cams. This engine shares its bore and stroke dimensions with the 2 valve cvh engine. Ive also ordered a set of series iii focus eagle rods, and je 10.
Production of the engines, renamed zetec the rename occurred because lancia owned the zeta trademark, began at. Thi s automotive tool covers a huge range which include 1. Zetec engine in south africa autos gumtree classifieds. The attention to detail is very high, and its written in a very approachable, digestible way. In buying a dunnell engine or component you can be assured of the highest quality of workmanship which has resulted in the design and production of world beating racing engines for both national and international championships over a period of 55 years. America, as usual, is blessed with something of larger girth 2.
Ford focus zetec s turboremapping engineecu tuning. But if there is one thing that crops up time and time again it is a poor idle. Link to the website of performance ford magazine and here is a link to the complete zetec sse tuning article. Focus p hi having recently downgraded to a y reg focus 2. Ford zetec e tuning guide the name zetec is pretty confusing because its now used by ford as a badge on the back to describe a level of trim. The article is actually based on tuning the ford fiesta zetec s but the article below is an extract of the engine tuning part of this guide. The zetec bad idle guide the zetec is a pretty reliable engine and can last well in excess of 150,000 miles.
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