I'm looking for cams one notch more aggressive than stock for my show off street car (7esque Westfield SEIW) running the ZX2 with VCT (disabled) and Weber 45s....
On my ZX2, the 227 deg / .400 intake cam gave me 0hp gain at 5000 rpm to 10 hp gain at 7000 rpm. The 216 deg / .398 exhaust cam boosted it again - another 6-8...
Does anyone have experience to share regarding aftermarket cams in a SVT head, or aftermarket vs SVT in a ported base Zetec head? Specifically, hp and torque...
I'm considering buying a used Zetec Contour and turbocharging it. Instead of using one of the kits out there, I can get most of the stuff I need elsewhere. A...
i think the t03's i have from when "rodney" was going to make kits are a great one - .048 trim exhaust, .060 trim intake - this is the HKS "super 60" spec. ...
Rob, Is this some form of code or strange language? I tried to fathom it and asked others to decipher it. Maybe this is some esoteric insider code? -Folis- ...
... The TO3 is a good turbo, so is the GT25, and IHI. I happen to have a spare IHI I've been considering using on the Zetec, if/when I get it going. The ...
These TO3 .48 A/R turbine, .60 A/R compressor are common on Thunderbirds from 84-86 (87-88 were IHI), and some Merkurs. I can't remember which is which, but I...
Folis, these numbers are the area ratios of the housings. This will get you up to speed: http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/kits/basics_index.html ...
Has anyone of this list bought a Focus with the new 145hp Zetec engine? I stopped at my local Ford dealer yesterday and picked up the 2004 flyer and saw that...
john, That is the new duratech. already a hot comodity in the uk and built up in the big horsepower numbers. It is a zero emissions engine. really just a...
Hi Bob, My thoughts on this are, Be Careful! I just got a set of SVT valve springs to try in a stock ZX3 head as an experiment. I am installing a set of Kent...
yep - that's pretty close - tbird turbo guts in a better exhaust housing (the t-birds tend to crack theirs) -I believe it's a Saab style exhaust housing. ...
been selling the duratec, or "pzev" 2.3 in Calif and the Northest since march 2003 - nice motor. It also resides in the base 2WD Ford Ranger. regards, rob...
Rob, I have stopped at the two largest Ford dealers in Richmond, VA, and the only ZX3's they have on the lot have the 2.0 engine. Also, they are not the Delux...
I test drove a ZX3 with a 2.3 and 5 spd. few weeks ago. It is fast and can easily rev. to 6000+ rmp. NICE! K. L.A. CA ... __________________________________ ...
One of the Richmond, VA, dealers said he has a couple on the way and will give me a call when they get in. My son is looking to get my 2000 ZX3 and maybe I can...
Don't let him try the 2.3 or he won't want to drive the zetec after that. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere -...
Hi Rex, Have you talked to John about the offset starter bolt?... it very much depends on where you sourced your Zetec. I belieive John designed the bell to...
I think there were some very early Merkurs in the US had a 2L engine... but I've never seen one. In the UK, the 2L 'merkur' is very common and the whole...
And it's an all aluminum block... much lighter than it's counterparts. http://www.minister-power.com if you're interested. You couldn't even get the duratech...
you could try this one too... http://www.raceline.co.uk/duratecframes.htm __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney...
Zetec, 5 speed, Dirt Metallic (Kona Brown) with gray interior, AM/FM CD player with security Strip, A/C, Power Door Looks. Everything is in great working...
Does anyone know where I can find 12:1 pistons for a 2.0 Ford Contour Zetec? Raceline carries them but they are a bit pricey. Looked at J&E but they only show...
Diamond Piston could help you... Last time I check was about $80 per piston custom made for my 2.3 OHC turbo... ... __________________________________ Do you...
I can get them - Esslinger had a batch made up by JE - I'll need to get you a price though. regards, rob green zxtuner.com p.s. Please visit my ZX2 pics: ...
the plastic 6 wire MAF on 1999 and up zetecs has the IAT integrated - the aluminum 4 wire MAF on 95- early 1999 utilizes a seperate IAT sensor. I seem to have...