I am about to assemble the bottom end of my Zetec and I was wondering if I should check the balance on the crank. I know that it is always a good idea but...
I`d say if you are going to rev it higher than was originally intended then all parts should be balanced. It only takes a small amount to create a big force at...
I agree with Simon. If you want 8,500 you need to do much better than Ford did for 7,200. Any balance problems will drastically reduce the life of the engine....
related: i had my clutch/flywheel balanced when i replaced it - i'd probably do the crank and rods russ because i'd have that one more item off my checklist...
I've already checked the Connecting Rods, they are the Eagle Rods, and they are within a gram of each other. When they are assembled on the crank they will...
no, the flywheel/clutch were balanced bolted together off the car. i had about .030" removed from the flywheel in an effort of lightening it, and noticed the...
OK, that makes sense. Although, I was hoping that there would be someone out there with some actual experience with the Zetec crank. Because it's the...
No, not yet but i plan on using the SCT software after im done with my engine build. everyone ive spoke to about it loves it....
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Larry There is a Haynes book by Dave Walker entitled Engine Management that has a couple maps in it. It was written by a British guy, apparently with a Zetec...
... that has a couple maps ... in a Lotus 7 replica. ... your PC to see how it ... the concept of mapping. ... Hey blaine Its Larry from birkinsport. I have...
... Funnily enough, whilst reading this I had this webpage open: http://www.emeraldm3d.com/ Top bloke Dave Walker. He now writes for www.circuitdriver.com...
I have an Emerald running my modified Zetec SE 1700. It was mapped by Dave Walker and is due back in again next month as I have a new exhaust manifold. I have...
Blaine / Larry Dave Walker is one of the men behind the Emerald ECU. He is the guy who maps the cars on the rolling roads. He doesn`t actually own a se7en but...
Larry I knew it was you. I assumed the Pectel maps must have different load and rpm sites, and you needed a map that was a starting point so you could tune on...
Blaine Wow changing connecting rod lenghts to tune an engine. That is trick. We have been waiting to get a spare pectel instock. That was taking too long so we...
I'm new to the Zetec engine, having just bought a Raffo Belva kit car with a Mondeo 1.8i engine. I'm used to old fashioned engines with carbs and distributors....
If your car is geared low and you are a spirited driver, 25 mpg is typical. I would like to see a couple pictures of your car if you have them. Good luck...
Dear List, I am running an OMEX ECU with jenvey 48 mm throttle bodies from Raceline. I would love to see some other MAPs,, but I think the way i have to do it...
North Central Ohio Area (Near Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course) www.rpm-motor-sports.com They did the dyno tuning on my heavily modified Zetec powered Superformace ...
i have an SE focus and i was thinking of getting an intake header and exhaust i was wondering r there any opinion on who makes the best for our vehicle ... Do...
Hello, I am the proud new owner of 3 brand new 2001 2.0 Zetec crate motors that were originally intended for the Escape/Tribute. They are "plug and play"...
i have a press kit on the 1999 s/r, as well as a dealer poster. i can email you the press kit info if you'd like... regards, rob green zxtuner.com p.s. Please...
oh, and there's 1 magazine article i am aware of - it's in the sept 1999 issue of Road and Track regards, rob green zxtuner.com p.s. Please visit my ZX2 pics: ...
Yeah. I dont think ford put anything out other than the '99 press kit. at least i havent seen anything. I do know the '99s came with the poster, My '00 didnt....