The main reason for fitting mine is that with a tuned 2. But there are big differences the engine has chaindriven cams as opposed to the zetecs belt, plus the induction and exhausts are respectively on the opposite sides. The chapters are well planned and contain a wealth of detail, tables, and calculation methods. The series 1 zetec has dohc 16v cast in to the top of the cam cover. Here is an excerpt first of all, there is little point in trying to turbocharge the restrictive 1. This engine is prone to the sticking valve problem, common amongst most series 1 engines.
Noteworthy are the chapters on cooling, exhaust and the ignition system. Assembly of the mark 2 focus started in 2008 for the 2009 model. Ford duratec he tuning guide this is the latest exciting power unit to come from ford and looks very much like the zetec especially when that engines badged as such. The series 3 zetecr has either 16v zetec or zetecr cast in to the top of black acrylic coated and more rounded cam cover.
This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. The best power gains on a cheap budget can be found with the introduction of new high performance cams and bike throttle bodies ran on a good ecu system. All cars manufactured after 1999 are equipetwith it. Zetec component kits carbs the following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced their own ford zetec engine and have a pair of 4045dcoe carburettors. I am in the same boat as you with regard to tunning a 1. Ford zetec sse engine tuning guide taken from an article originally. This engine software is largely responsible for the behaviour of the ford focus 1. Zetec tuning hello, i am planning a zetec turbo build out right now, and my goals are for an drag, autocross setup car. Advanced tuning, author and calibration engineer greg banish provides the reader with the insight required to understand and tune modern efi systems.
None of the zetec range out of the focus have variable valve timing, whether it is 1. In this application it produces 100 bhp 101 ps75 kw of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 145 nm 107 lbft14. Ford zetec e tuning guide the name zetec is pretty confusing because its now used by ford as a badge on the back to describe a level of trim. There are basically two zetec engines zetec s 1400,1600,1700, used in fiestas,pumas etc can produce serious power, but tuning parts not cheaply available. Ford fiesta wikipedia, the free encyclopedia other changes include 1. Some general advice on the range of ford zetec engines, regarding capacities and variants, heads and cams, and the popular zvh conversion. Symptons are a rough idle and difficulty starting when cold. But we have just found this site dedicated to zetec turbo tuning. Zetec component kits carbsthe following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced their own ford zetecengine and have a pair of 4045dcoe carburettors. Compare that to tuning a traditional ford engine such as a pinto. I have already fitted an induction kit and am fitting a cat back exhaust system next week. Has some yamaha origins, and i believe the basic design metamorphised into the duratec.
Developed in the late 1980s by the ford motor company, the ford zeta engine was a straight4. Zetec e 1600,1800 2000 iron block,pretty tuneable, but superceded by duratecs these days. Been doing a bit of research and other items on the to do list are an fse. This engine is quite different to the earlier series 1 and 2 engines, and id expect compatability problems when following the modifications listed on this site, if. Terry mcgean hemmings muscle machines 20070401 if you are willing to spend the time learning the technology this will be a great book for your library. I used a company called sitec racing in rostyh in scotland.
All you need to know about tuning the ford zetec engine. Check it out if your thinking of going turbo on your zetec. One of the most popular additions to this generation was the zetec s package, which features an upgraded suspension and new brakes. Developed in the late 1980s by the ford motor company, the ford zeta engine was a straight4, double overhead cam internal combustion engine with which ford had intended to replace the analogous pinto and cvh models ford designed the zeta to share some parts with other ford engine developments at the time, including the smaller sigma i4 and larger duratec v6. To get in excess of 200 bhp youd need eight grandplus. The same as every other engine exhaust, intake, cams etc. Modern engine tuning achieves this end, and presents engine tuning as an art as well as a science. Ford fiesta mk6 gel badge overlays st zetec s zs black red.
The valve problem is overcome by using the 5w30 grade of engine oil. Tuning the 1800 zetec page 1 general gassing pistonheads. And, if all you wanted was a good high powered plant, you could do the dirty and switch to hnda power then all youd need is only around five grand for a basic vtech unit. For us, the hot hatchhooked minority, this is sad news. Tuning the zetec page 1 last on march 28 2017 zetec 2. We have years of experience tuning ford engines to optimise for performance and efficiency. Having the same bellhousing bolt pattern means that they are compatible with existing ford four cylinder engine types and indeed are a direct replacement for the ageing ford. Both the st and rs engines were confusingly rebadged as a duratec. This rear crankshaft seal fits both the ford 1600 kent. Even the racier styling of the zetec trim cant divert the.
The series 2 zetec e has 16v zetec cast in to the top of. Tts are proud to announce its new supercharger kit to fit on the ford 2. Page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1 this shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Then add a fast road cam and hopefully some larger valves and you already have a nippy rev happy car. There are lots of parts around for them and plenty of mods that can be done from turbocharging to camshafts and head work. The zetec s was the highest fiesta trim, and although its 1.
Engine timing camshaft lock kit set tool pin ford zetec. You might look to the other fiesta engine options to source a suitable donor and do a 1. Can you help me locate the crank position sensor on a 2001. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. The last of the mark 1 focus produced in argentina 2008 version featured either a 1. Zetec engine incar engine repair procedures 2c3 2c 1. Discussion in motors started by thepharcyde, feb 17, 2010. The zetec is a long running engine block and as such enjoys popularity in many projects today. So far the car we are working with is bone stock, so our goal is an ebay turbo kit, stage 3 clutch, roll cage, suspension, and wheels and tires. On top of this, theres a smaller capacity zetec described elsewhere plus, late zetecs were made to look like the latest duratecs. Scholar gas flowed head with kent fz1802 camshafts and.
It develops 100 bhp 101 ps75 kw of power at 6000 rpm. The engine was produced via a combined effort of fords. Shop the biggest brands with confidence and enjoy rapid worldwide. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1. The vehicle strategy book has different set ups for all indi. There is a good article on tuning the ford zetec engine here. We have vast experience with ford remapping and have perfected tuning the ford focus zetec s turbo. An engine swap with a newer fiesta st would certainly be an interesting.
The point of the motor is that its going to be produced in. The final zeta zetec was produced on december 10, 2004 at the bridgend factory with over 3,500,000 built at that location. The article is actually based on tuning the ford fiesta zetec s but the article below is an extract of the engine tuning part of this guide. All you need to know about tuning the ford zetec engine torquecars. We analyse your vehicle and can adjust the engine management programme, also known as the ecu engine control unit. Ford focus zetec s turboremapping engineecu tuning. Ford tuning is one of our most common and popular brands of vehicle we at mwr performance remapping tune. In fact we can ecu remap the majority of ford turbo engines.