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[chrissi16v]

rite il have about 2k to spend on a 2L what type of things can be done and what performance will i get?

[Robin]

2k thats a nice chunk of change.

right with this sort of money u can have a zetec turbo but thats gonna be the basic price some 1 like Mr Howell is gonna charge a few £££ more to have him build u 1. OR u can go down th N/A route, Jay from XFactor has 2.0ltr in his rs1800 and hes producing a cool 175bhp which is pretty good and from what i've hered its very quick. this is done with some cams and head work. not sure on the exact speak so u might want to get in touch with him but i thin k Ian Howell had something to do with it too.

[chrissi16v]

ive ben told i can get a stage 3 for about 1900 but i dont no anythin about engine and would this be anygood ive always liked turbos aswel but duno how realiable they would be for what i have got to spend

[chumkila]

chrissi16v do u drive a Mk3 or Mk3.5??

[chrissi16v]

its a 3.5 does it make a difference then

[chumkila]

i was just thinking about the point you made re: 1900 stage 3. that is undoubtedly a CVH 8v turbo engine which would be a step-back for your Mk3.5.

I'd recommend a 2.0l conversion as you were planning initially. £2000 will not be enough for a decent Zetec Turbo conversion in my opinion. Some people WILL argue this.

As Robin said have a word with Jay or Snake of X-Factor re: cam, headwork, ecu upgrade etc. Although I will point out THINK about what you want to do. If you really want a Zetec Turbo conversion in the future i'd suggest just putting the 2.0l engine in and making sure it is running fine and well and then save a little more and go the full hog once you have the dollars!

[chrissi16v]

i ment 1900 as in £1900 thats what i was quoted for a stage 3 2L zetec i rung a place in essex and asked about a recon on my 1.6 and they said dont bother with it go for a 2L id like a zetec turbo but cant afford a decent one if i went n/a how much bhp do u think id get for this type of money?

[chumkila]

you'd get about 170ish of pure power.

to be honest that price they gave you was EXPENSIVE!! i say get the 2.0l running and save another £1000 and get yourself to Ian Howell for a fab turbo conv on it.

[chrissi16v]

cheers chum
im not savin tho im gona talk very nicely to the bank manager

[chumkila]

fair enough! keep us posted as to what happens.

[rs125]

What exactly does a stage 3 2.0 zetec consist off then ? (engine spec i mean)..


Personaly though if it was my £2000 id turbo it myself as throttle bodies alone are over £1500 ..

[chrissi16v]

i havent got a clue what stage 3 mean as i aint got a clue about engines but id have a gues at its prob light and stronger big with dif cams but im only guesin

[snake]

2.1 turbo from scratch, which is reliable will cost 5k min

[fiestakingfisher]

I spent £2000 on just a 2.0 n/a conversion

Oh the joys of starting with a 1.1

[Mark Si]

I spent £2000 on just a 2.0 n/a conversion

You spend more than that keeping the damn thing running

[packers]

2.0 n/a conversion is the way to go
BUT also think about upgrading the brakes, if your still running the standard s**t ones. not sure what setup to use, but they can cost quite a bit after buying calipers, pads an disks etc. worth doin or u will be asking fro trouble.

gud luck.

[chrissi16v]

yeah i no about upgrading the brakes im getin cossie calipers and beter pads and disks