Other books to his credit are modern engine tuning, twostroke. Water pump warning you need to be aware that the water pump on the mondeo 2. Working when pulled from a rwd race car after upgrade to 2. Project bobcat 16v zetec engine information project bobcat. The spi engine is known to drop valve seats, while the leaking thermostat housing, for example, was common in the 2. The omex throttle body kits are pre assembled and all wiring is plug. 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. These early engines are prone to sticking valves, especially at startup when the engine is cold. Whats great is that theres 2 different specs out there for the tdc pin.
A new flexfuel engine was introduced, based on the european zetec 1. I have a focus 2 litre zetec i was seeing if anyone had come across any effective tuning mods to the engine, i. Apr 16, 2002 although titled ford tuning secrets revealed this book does a better job of explaining the how the ford eeviv and v control modules are designed, communicate, and work in generalgeneral being the key word. Ford designed the zeta to share some parts with other ford engine developments at the time, including the smaller sigma i4 and larger duratec v6. Project bobcat guides zetec 16v engines the zetec 16 valve engine. Fswerks itg coolflo air intake system ford focus spi zetec svt 2. Fswerks 8mm spark plug wires ford focus 16v zetecsvt. Obx silver fuel injection rail for 0004 ford focus 2. The blacktop had several design improvements including rerouting of the cambelt to provide more contact with the cam pulley on the exhaust cam and mechanical lifters as standard. 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. We specialize in racing parts for the ford 1600 kent engine and the ford 2. This engine shares its bore and stroke dimensions with the 2valve cvh engine.
Although titled ford tuning secrets revealed this book does a better job of explaining the how the ford eeviv and v control modules are designed, communicate, and work in generalgeneral being the key word. Some tuning shops seem to be a bit pricey, but its interesting to see what mods they offer. Tuning the zetec page 1 last on march 28 2017 zetec 2. Directinjection and turbocharging helps the relatively small engine pump out the power. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe.
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. Production of the engines, renamed zetec the rename occurred because lancia owned the zeta trademark, began at. Buy obx silver fuel injection rail for 0004 ford focus 2. To get in excess of 200 bhp youd need eight grandplus.
The main reason for fitting mine is that with a tuned 2. The st170 has larger inlet valves as standard, always a good start, i am working on memory but 33mm vs 32mm do you have to use a zetec, duratec is a better base with 35mm inlets, though i think zetec has a steel crank someone can confim so will do the revs on the standard bottom longer. I would definitely recommend it if you have not made any other performance mods. It gets me an extra 5mpg ish if i take it steady and much better performance.
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. Yes, you can tune it further but this breakpoint is significant because if you go beyond it the units costeffectiveness goes out of the window. Zetec 2000cc 200bhp track day spec blacktop engine. This book explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the. But if there is one thing that crops up time and time again it is a poor idle. Fuel injectors free delivery possible on eligible purchases. There is very little difference between the phase 1 and phase 2 variants, and for our purposes they can be. Zetec engine ebay find great deals on ebay for zetec engine in complete engines. The s1 zetec can be identified by dohc 16v cast in to the rocker cover. The kit comprises of matched parts which have been dyno proven to give a measurable increase in power without loss of drivability. The zetec family of motors was originally known as zeta. The 2 liter version is a valid alternative to the 1. Performance figures are based on the 2000cc engine, however, the kits also apply to 1600cc and 1800cc engines.
Much of this information is also available in our full catalogue which you can lay your hands on by using the online. Our books collection hosts in multiple locations, allowing you to get the most less latency time to download any of our books like. We had a 2 litre zetec on 45s with weber alpha management i think that pushed out somewhere about 140bhp, when we built the new car we looked at duratec, zetec and xe options we went xe in the end as the per bhp was the least. But for our 2001 zetec the dimensions in the haynes book were correct. The zetec is a pretty reliable engine and can last well in excess of 150,000 miles. Someone who has an interest in saving money buying a used 2. A blog on how to turbo a ford zetec car engine and modify and tune engines. But we have just found this site dedicated to zetec turbo tuning. Guide to performance tuning the zetec engine from ford. The following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced their own ford zetec engine and have a pair of 4045dcoe carburettors. Tts are proud to announce its new supercharger kit to fit on the ford 2. Click here if you need help or have a question about this product. Fswerks 8mm spark plug wires ford focus 16v zetec svt.
Having the same bellhousing bolt pattern means that they are compatible with existing ford four cylinder engine types and indeed are a direct replacement for the ageing ford. The downside of an engine like the zetec was that it was designed to be as compact as possible, especially in bore size. Book also includes engine swaps for hot rods, trucks, and other ford muscle cars. This comprehensive throttle body kit designed for the later 1.
Engine doesnt include inlet or exhaust manifolds as these were bespoke to the race car. Ford zetec engine specs 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. Focus p hi having recently downgraded to a y reg focus 2. Im the sort of person who likes to own reference books, especially tuning related both engine and electrics. The pumps look identical on the outside, however, inside, the impeller is a mirror image between models. In truth, the duratec is great up to a point and the limit is around 245 bhp, although we would suggest that the 2. The reason i ask is that if you can switch to a duratec you can get more power for less. Modular engine swaps specialist dave stribling guides you through each crucial step of the engine transplant process with insightful tips and detailed instructions, making this book a vital component to upgrading the performance of your classic mustang.
Front and rear strut bars and rear shock braces with battery relocation kits. I am looking in to turbo charging it in the near future, as i dont want the poor running qualities associated with highly tuned na engines. Wait about 2 minutes without doing anything, restart the engine and everything would be fine. 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. All you need to know about tuning the ford zetec engine torquecars. Zetec tuning talk morgan morgan sports car discussion. 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.
The zetec e is also a popular swap into a classic ford usually requiring turning round to rear wheel drive format. There are three main phase variants of the zetece, the phase 1, 2 and 3 or evo 1, 2 and 3. This section of the website provides a whole host of information from general technical articles covering many topics, to tuning guides for specific engines, and background informationspecs on the most popular gearboxes. From what i have read it seems the main difference between the 115 and rs1800 versions of this engine are cams and throttle body which are the same as those in the 2.
This amazing four cylinder engine boasts a mind blowing 252 hp and 270 tq. Zetec 2 0 engine wiring diagram is available in our digital library an online access to it is set as public so you can get it instantly. The cams are interchangeable, so a 115bhp unit will become a with the addition of the better rs cams. Developed in the late 1980s by the ford motor company, the ford zeta engine was a straight4. 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 cars didnt do this during the warranty period so it is not something you need tolerate now.
Learn about the ford zetec 16 valve dohc engine, the differences between each series. I am going to do some work on the engine in the near future, the engine runs beautifully as standard and i wouldnt want to upset the running in any way. It has smoothed the power out so it keeps pulling right through the revs. We can supply all the parts you need to do this including the water rail manifold, which relocates the thermostat housing, thus providing bulkhead clearance. Ive posted links to some of the better books you should consider when beginning tuning as a diy or hobby mechanic, right through to suit experienced tuners. Drive along for a few more miles and then the engine would cut out completely. Fswerks stainless steel race exhaust system ford focus zx3zx5hatchback 20002007. Nov 19, 2012 im the sort of person who likes to own reference books, especially tuning related both engine and electrics. In addition to these articles, we hold a large range of automotive books in stock for those who are looking for more indepth information on a specific subject. Shop the biggest brands with confidence and enjoy rapid worldwide delivery.
In addition, we have access to engine mounts for mk1 and 2 escorts, correct orientation sumps, exhausts and everything. Reviewed in the united states on september 2, 2018. Compare that to tuning a traditional ford engine such as a pinto. I have also found a company griffin, harrogate, quite near to methat makes a replacement induction manifold that uses the standard ford throttle body and injectors. It can be so bad it can stall the car or cause the revs to hang at a bad moment for that. The engine was produced via a combined effort of fords. In addition, we have access to engine mounts for mk1 and 2 escorts. Shop the biggest brands with confidence and enjoy rapid worldwide. This engine shares its bore and stroke dimensions with the 2 valve cvh engine. There is very little difference between the phase 1 and phase 2 variants, and for our purposes they can be treated as the same.
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