Hi, Guest
08-06-2005, 06:00 AM
If you want 200WHP with the Zetec, you'll need:
Pistons and associated hardware (connecting rods, pins, etc), high-compression stuff - 10.5:1 or higher. Don't forget the 91 Octane gas at least.
PnP the head, new cams, cam gears, possibly new valvetrain.
New intake manifold, new throttle body, port-match the TB to the intake mani.
Cold-air intake, underdrive pullies (50% or so), race header, either high-flow cat or Off-Road Pipe.
Retuned ECU fo sho.
To rein this all in, you'll need a Lentech or Level 10 autobox for sure. You're also going to want the Lentech-compatible LSD so you can actually accelerate around corners and not just lay a patch.
I don't know all the pricing on the Zetec, but the SPI's complete valvetrain and bumpstick upgrade package is $1G in parts alone. That doesn't even begin to factor in the new pistons and other fun stuff.
Just accept what I already have and resign yourself to F/I for power. The Ford 4 cyls. (besides the Duratecs) are not high-powered N/A monsters. They love boost, and boost is the only way to make more real power.
Pistons and associated hardware (connecting rods, pins, etc), high-compression stuff - 10.5:1 or higher. Don't forget the 91 Octane gas at least.
PnP the head, new cams, cam gears, possibly new valvetrain.
New intake manifold, new throttle body, port-match the TB to the intake mani.
Cold-air intake, underdrive pullies (50% or so), race header, either high-flow cat or Off-Road Pipe.
Retuned ECU fo sho.
To rein this all in, you'll need a Lentech or Level 10 autobox for sure. You're also going to want the Lentech-compatible LSD so you can actually accelerate around corners and not just lay a patch.
I don't know all the pricing on the Zetec, but the SPI's complete valvetrain and bumpstick upgrade package is $1G in parts alone. That doesn't even begin to factor in the new pistons and other fun stuff.
Just accept what I already have and resign yourself to F/I for power. The Ford 4 cyls. (besides the Duratecs) are not high-powered N/A monsters. They love boost, and boost is the only way to make more real power.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.