Zetec builds this part can be retro fitted to most zetec applications. The engine will feature raised compression ratio, steel rods, forged pistons, a cnc head, race cams with hydraulic lifters, and a predicted power output of around 220bhp. The spi engine is known to drop valve seats, while the leaking thermostat housing, for example, was common in the 2. I am thinking of going down the route of using bike carbs with a megasquirt ecu and possibly upgrading the stock cams. It can be so bad it can stall the car or cause the revs to hang at a bad moment for that. There are three main phase variants of the zetec e, the phase 1, 2 and 3 or evo 1, 2 and 3. The two areas i am looking are multiport fuel injection kit and weber type carburation 45dcoewith manifold and electronics kit. Fswerks stainless steel race exhaust system ford focus zx3zx5hatchback 20002007. Increase horsepower, torque and improve the gas mileage. As usual, the 2 litre is the tuners favourite with the 205 injection block being the most suitable base these are better at taking the maximum rebore of 93mm and are most suited to 2. Zetec engine build last on december 31 2015 february 2008 this is the project to build a new series iizetec e engine, on a shoestring. Feb 06, 2020 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. 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. Guide to performance tuning the zetec engine from ford.
There are three main phase variants of the zetece, the phase 1, 2 and 3 or evo 1, 2 and 3. The first production zetec dates back to 1992, when it first appeared in escorts 1. The engine features an alloy block and head plus some clever. The ford i4 dohc engine is a 4cylinder inline internal combustion engine with twin overhead camshafts, produced by the ford motor company at dagenham engine plant. In addition, we have access to engine mounts for mk1 and 2 escorts. This amazing four cylinder engine boasts a mind blowing 252 hp and 270 tq. There is a good article on tuning the ford zetec engine here.
Both engines have a timing belt that needs to be replaced at 120k or earlier. Get the best deals on performance chips for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. The spi engine is known to drop valve seats, while the leaking thermostat housing, for example. In checking the various aftermarket products in the u. Production of the engines, renamed zetec the rename occurred because lancia owned the zeta trademark, began at.
The zetec e is also a popular swap into a classic ford usually requiring turning round to rear wheel drive format. It powered various ford models during this time, but was. On an 1800 ps engine, you should see 155bhp and 165bhp on a 2 litre. Tts are proud to announce its new supercharger kit to fit on the ford 2. The zetec bad idle guide the zetec is a pretty reliable engine and can last well in excess of 150,000 miles. In truth, the duratec is great up to a point and the limit is around 245 bhp, although we would suggest that the 2. Check it out if your thinking of going turbo on your zetec. This obx fuel rail has a pressure port to hook up a fuel pressure gauge or feed fuel to a nitrous oxide system. Some general advice on the range of ford zetec engines, regarding. Has some yamaha origins, and i believe the basic design metamorphised into the duratec.
Fswerks 8mm spark plug wires ford focus 16v zetecsvt. This will fit the zx3, zx4, zx5 models, but will not fit the svt model. Ford used its cvh engine technology in the design of future 2. This engine shares its bore and stroke dimensions with the 2valve cvh engine. The zeta name was dropped in favour of zetec when italian car maker. 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. Zetec tuning talk morgan morgan sports car discussion. All you need to know about tuning the ford zetec engine torquecars. Tuning the zetec page 1 last on march 28 2017 zetec 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. There is very little difference between the phase 1 and phase 2 variants, and for our purposes they can be treated as the same. Directinjection and turbocharging helps the relatively small engine pump out the power.
This oil seal fits the front of the crankshaft, auxiliary shaft jackshaft, and camshaft on the ford 2. A new spray bar is also valuable insurance on any engine. Fswerks itg coolflo air intake system ford focus spi zetec svt 2. 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 16v head was developed by yamaha and based on a redesigned cvh block. Although either of these engines can last for over 200k miles, there have been numerous reported problems. 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. I am concerned if the products will work and or bolt on the u. 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. Zetec engine build last on december 31 2015 february 2008 this is the project to build a new series ii zetec e engine, on a shoestring. The engine was produced via a combined effort of fords. Ford fiesta wikipedia, the free encyclopedia other changes include 1.
Zetec e 1600,1800 2000 iron block,pretty tuneable, but superceded by duratecs these days. Customs services and international tracking provided. Brand new obx red aluminum high flow fuel rail for the 0004 ford focus zetec engine. 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. Engine doesnt include inlet or exhaust manifolds as these were bespoke to the race car. The rule of thumb is to add 20% when specifying an injector, this allows for injector deterioration and. Get free 2 0 zetec engine wiring harness 2 0 zetec engine wiring harness 2 0 zetec engine wiring applications. 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.
Ford racing parts were not developed for this ironblock architecture, which was replaced by the zetec and eventually duratec i4 engine families. 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. But if there is one thing that crops up time and time again it is a poor idle. Here is an excerpt first of all, there is little point in trying to turbocharge the restrictive 1.