fiestaturbo.com

[Fiestasi-Andy]

i've been offord a 1.8 zetec (130 bhp) to replace my 1.6 zetec, what are the best tuning parts to get, i already have a chip from my Si, so i will be putting that in my ECU if its the same code.

so that should add abit more pull.

what else, what BHP etc

[chumkila]

Do not swap the Si chip into to the 130ps engine.

Mods...

- Air filter
- Cams
- Pulleys
- Gas Flowed / Polished Head
- Throttle Bodies

[Fiestasi-Andy]

ref: chip yeah i do want to put in the 130 if the ECU code is the same

[Fiestasi-Andy]

Do not swap the Si chip into to the 130ps engine.

Mods...

- Air filter
- Cams
- Pulleys
- Gas Flowed / Polished Head
- Throttle Bodies

Chum with those mods what do u think the 1.8 would be pushing bhp?

[AdrianFRST]

Cams £320
Pulleys £80
Headwork £580
Throttle bodies, ECU, injectors, inlet manifold £2500

Around 160bhp, total £3480 exc fitting.

FRST engine, £500 chip £200, intercooler £300 = 160bhp for £1000 exc fitting.

hmmmmm.....

[AdrianFRST]

£3k would get you a 2.1 Zetec Turbo from Ian H with 300bhp potential.

Add another £700 or so for a hybrid T3 and a GRS and you're already at 280bhp.

Throttle bodies sound nice, but pound per bhp they are outrageously expensive.

[zetec69]

Got a decat pipe for it if you're interested?

[Fiestasi-Andy]

£3k would get you a 2.1 Zetec Turbo from Ian H with 300bhp potential.

Add another £700 or so for a hybrid T3 and a GRS and you're already at 280bhp.

Throttle bodies sound nice, but pound per bhp they are outrageously expensive.

i cant afford that, thats y i want a 1.8 with a few mods and then even (maybe) turbo that.

cheers for the info

[Fiestasi-Andy]

Got a decat pipe for it if you're interested?

how much?

[saqmaster]

You really don't need to even contemplate doing headwork unless you intend to push more than 250bhp.... Also, induction kits are a waste of time.. you will lose power.. biggest con on the planet... cams, throttle bodies and decent management will give you the biggest power boost (other than turbocharging)..

[chumkila]

Agreed saq.

Fiestasi-Andy - i'd say with wot saq just recomended would see u hitting approx 150 at the least.

[saqmaster]

Agreed saq.

Fiestasi-Andy - i'd say with wot saq just recomended would see u hitting approx 150 at the least.

More like 180bhp... It will help a *lot* if you get a different exhaust manifold (and obviousely drop the cat).. Ashley Exhausts and Hayward & Scott are both producing zetec manifolds now (4-2-1 tubular), which are giving some real decent power increases.. (especially if your exhaust system has the cat on the downpipe)..

[Fiestasi-Andy]

Agreed saq.

Fiestasi-Andy - i'd say with wot saq just recomended would see u hitting approx 150 at the least.

cheers lads

[chumkila]

i know saq but i didnt want Andy gettin too excited!

[saqmaster]

i know saq but i didnt want Andy gettin too excited!

Excitement will make him save quicker

We've got a mk.2 escort in at the moment.. 2.0 zetec (toughened up a bit).. 45mm throttle bodies running on Pectel T2.. runs about 205bhp with similar torque figures..

They're good fun.. but are very high-endy.. If you want better round town stuff, contemplate turbocharging.. (however turbocharging does work out marginally more expensive due to custom fabrication)...

[chumkila]

so true. that Mk2 escort sounds real kool.

[Fiestasi-Andy]