Maximum power from a Ford Zetec
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What's the general opinion on the Ford Zetec(2.0)? I've drove a few and they seem ok (a little be raucous maybe) but fairly quick.
Does anyone have experience of turbocharging them?
Whilst I'm on the subject, what is the limiting factor on an engine regarding it's suitability for turbocharging? I mean, assuming you do the usual, lowering the compression, balancing, forged pistons, etc - are there any fundamental changes in the design that means some engines are more suited than others?
TIA
Dan
Does anyone have experience of turbocharging them?
Whilst I'm on the subject, what is the limiting factor on an engine regarding it's suitability for turbocharging? I mean, assuming you do the usual, lowering the compression, balancing, forged pistons, etc - are there any fundamental changes in the design that means some engines are more suited than others?
TIA
Dan
Thanks for the feedback.
CR could be lowered by using different pistons I guess. Bottom end strength achieved by balancing and tuftriding or are you suggesting steel crank?
Good point about the thin walled casting but I'm almost positive that the Focus has the same block - can you imagine the costs involved for Ford to use a different block?!?! Focus is a bit new (read expensive) for my use.
Many thanks
Dan
CR could be lowered by using different pistons I guess. Bottom end strength achieved by balancing and tuftriding or are you suggesting steel crank?
Good point about the thin walled casting but I'm almost positive that the Focus has the same block - can you imagine the costs involved for Ford to use a different block?!?! Focus is a bit new (read expensive) for my use.
Many thanks
Dan
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