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[Project]

Decided today that I will definitely be fitting a turbocharged Zetec 16v engine to the festering shed within the next 12 months (probably before the bodywork is finished).

Currently I have the engine (RS1800 series 1 Zetec), OFAB ECU and loom.

The conversion list currently stands something like this:



Eeep!

I will be using OFAB management with a chip. The current mission is to rebuild the loom - not so easy as I have to track down a company that makes the connectors. Of course, I wouldn't be so bothered about the loom if I hadn't seem Graham B's work of art at http://www.zetecinside.com - git!

I'll keep this post updated as things progress.

Al

Ps if anyone has a 2wd Cos intercooler knocking about, could you get in touch please? Thx

[chrissi16v]

i think theres a 2wd cossie intercooler in the for sale section

http://www.fiestaturbo.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=39138

[TrekkieFRST]

I didn't know Beiges would fit into a 16v? are the holes for the injectors the same from CVH to zetec?

[chumkila]

Greatstuff Project.

Just a quickie... do u know or have any idea of the ballpark figure ur aiming for re: power?? This will ultimately determine certain mods as above i.e. Intercooler, exhaust etc. They could save you money but also on the otherhand may up the price range.

[SimonT]

Good stuff Al! Got ya spreadsheet!

I reckon I could save a fortune on labour charges if i jsut bought the parts!

I think my dad wants a project car to work on......

Oh yeah, and he is thinking of being an engine builder again when he retires! Result!!

[MadcatCraig]

Alex u want my boost guage ? complete with cup small one splitfire silver face with silver bezzel

the cup on its own is £27

[Project]

In reverse order...

Craig - thanks for the offer but that's a long way off just yet.

Simon - git lol

Chumkila - yes

Trekkie - it's using the EFi inlet manifold, hence why I have to get spacer plates made up for it. I think the Pintle holes are the same either way.

Chris - cheers!

[chumkila]

Furry muff. Gota ask. Keep us posted on the progress.

[Phil Si]

10 quid for a timing belt?! from ford?! why the fook did they charge me almost 30!!

[fiesta boy]

£30 the cam belt kit with discount belt/pullys/bolts was £53

[bassboy]

sounds VERY VERY promising! make sure u keep us all upto date as to how its going

bassboy

[Ian C70T5]

Phil..

I got and was highly advised when building a "new" engine to fit a timing belt KIT, it includes some replacement rollers etc and it cost me £43 for FORD

[elm_us]

looking sweet m8,

T3 for £100

[Ian C70T5]

T3 but he dont say what sort cause he dont know if he will be able to get hybrid or just standard item, but i think he is just budgeting for £100

[Phil Si]

i got that kit not long back.. but i only need a timing belt now.. and wondered which branch of ford u could get it ffor 10 quid from was...

[bcracknell]

project,
want a T3 manifold? I have one sat in the garage just itching to be bought..... and you can have it for less than £50.......

[sugbug]

waste of money

[Project]

Mr Cracknell, you have a PM.

SubGug Kiss my cornholio

[Ian C70T5]

Why do you need to modify the conrods to fit the pistons mate?

Dont think thats needed with aftermarket pistons mate

[Project]

Why do you need to modify the conrods to fit the pistons mate?

Dont think thats needed with aftermarket pistons mate

Ah... umm... er... ooo... eee... umm... I *might* go 2.0L for the cost difference, or failing that I will go low comp 1800 and then swap the block for a 2.0L when I want to start playing silly buggers with the power.

Hence why I'm trying to spec everything to be capable of around 280???ish? apart from injectors, blower (maybe) and chip.

To be honest though I haven't given that side of things a lot of thought - I want to built a reliable 220bhp engine but to do that I get the feeling that it's best to build for 250ish brake and then turn the power down, rather than pushing components a bit too much.

Al

[Bash]

oooh turbocharged
will be impressive! Good luck