Feb 09, 2010 zetec tuning hello, i am planning a zetec turbo build out right now, and my goals are for an drag, autocross setup car. However, if you rev the engine quite hard the engin read more. I have just purchased privately and it drives very well. Quantum tuning has a database of over 50,000 unique files supplying a network of approximately dealers the world over we are the largest ecu remapping and chip tuning dealer group. Not sure if black top or silvertop makes any difference. You can optimally utilize the true potential of your ford engine with chip tuning from racechip, which optimizes the engine controls. I dont mean supercharging or turbo charging as this can very expensive and the car. It optimizes the electronic signals that control the engine. In fact we can ecu remap the majority of ford turbo engines.
Ford fiesta zetec s tdciremapping engineecu tuning. Safely access to your ford engine control unit ecu. Raceline products are superbly designed and expertly manufactured, using the best available materials and methods, to ensure total customer satisfaction. The new engine and stylish curves on the 1 litre are there to be desired with the ford fiesta 1. The motor went on to power the focus rs but in turbocharged form. Both the st and rs engines were confusingly rebadged as a duratec. 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. This article is based on tuning the ford fiesta zetec s. Apr 27, 2011 thanks john, im tending towards the 2. This site brings you information on my mygale msjecoboost vvti g20 formula ford, the sports libre mk1 fiesta that i sold in 2015, the zetec and duratec engine conversions, ford ecoboost tuning, engine management systems, fuel injection, vehicle wiring, suspension, brakes etc etc.
Everybody seems to agree this engine is rather flat. It develops 100 bhp 101 ps75 kw of power at 6000 rpm. Stage 1 as reference 27 but all the work is done on a new cylinder head. We also recommend a wideband oxygen sensor system for tuning. Set the dwell at a very low value to start with weve found ford edis coils have especially short dwell times and increase it slowly.
The partnership between ford and mazda resulted in ford having access to mazda technology and vice versa. For a typical daily driver should ideally to match your bhp range to your usage of the car. Ford tuning is one of our most common and popular brands of vehicle we at mwr performance remapping tune. Im looking to do a stock rebuild simply for budget purposes. If you are looking for a second hand ford focus engine to restore a contemporary model, this is the engine you will need. Ciclajbek, your engine is the mazda l8de engine, or probably duratec 18 if american ford were to give it a name like it has the mazda 2. We are not offering tuning boxes that just plug into your fuel rail that tamper with ecu signals and adjust fueling.
To achieve an efficient and safe tuning for your ford fiesta engine 2 major type of experience are required. The zetec engine basically has no one simple bolt on that will give big power increase. Weve developed many excellent remaps for the ford fiesta 1. But if there is one thing that crops up time and time again it is a poor idle. Zetec tuning talk morgan morgan sports car discussion. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1. Been doing a bit of research and other items on the to do list are an fse.
Tuning the 1800 zetec page 1 general gassing pistonheads. Production of the engines, renamed zetec the rename occurred because lancia owned the zeta trademark, began at fords bridgend plant in wales in september 1991, with later production added at cologne, germany in 1992 and chihuahua, chihuahua, mexico, in 1993. We are a market leader for remapping and chip tuning across a range of over 6,000 cars, vans, motorhomes, truck and tractors and are the uk leaders in dpf. Nov 23, 2015 ford motor company used the zetec name on a variety of inline4cylinder automobile engines. Having built and modified successfully ford zetec engines since they evolved we turned to the then new ford 1. Ford also used the zetec name for a trim level designation in certain markets. Perhaps my post concentrated on the zetec because that engine is very much my current project i know it is a very extreme example but in the caterham csr there is a 2. The tuning box contains optimization software specially designed for your ford engine. This allows for up to 30% more power hp and 30% more torque nm.
Back it off if the bip373s become hot to the touch. The series 3 blacktop zetec first appeared in late 1998 and was fitted to the later mk2 and early mk3 mondeo in both 1. Here is an excerpt first of all, there is little point in trying to turbocharge the restrictive 1. No matter which engine you have, whether tdci, ecoboost or duratec petrol engine, youll have newfound appreciation for your ford with racechip chip tuning. We at celtic tuning develop all of our own software in house using the very latest equipment. Feb 06, 2020 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. Jamie king fast ford magazine many people, including me, rave about how the good the little 1. Hi, my question is with reference to a 2002 ford focus 1. Enable dwell control and adjust as needed to match the coils you are using. Stage 2 as reference 28 but all the work is done on a new cylinder head.
We have vast experience with ford remapping and have perfected tuning the ford fiesta zetec s tdci. Instead, a series of the familar modifications can help. The first zetecbranded engine was the zeta family, introduced for the 1992 model year powering the fifth generation of the european ford escort, the third generation orion and the mk. For customers who want even more attitude for their old focus, consider upgrading with a 2. If your made of money chip it then youl get about 3bhp and a bit more torque for about 400 quid. Guide to performance tuning the zetec engine from ford. 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. Whilst ford marketed the zetec as the sportier lr focus, the engines are all zetec engines, including the 1. But above all peter will not allow any product carrying the raceline name and performance engineered logo to be sold until he is satisfied that it has been comprehensively tested. Aug 23, 2017 despite being based on the same engine family the mazda engines and ford 1. Despite being based on the same engine family the mazda engines and ford 1. Im looking for a good rebuild kit for a zetec engine. Personally id buy a bolt on supercharger kit from the states,much less hassle as the whole kit just bolts, throw in aftermarket managent and get t mapped over here and youd have a street sleeper.
Sure enough it can be built to produce 180 200bhp in 1. The zeta name was dropped in favour of zetec when italian car maker. Fswerks 8mm spark plug wires ford focus 16v zetecsvt. Welcome to protune your race and engine tuning specialists. The cams are interchangeable, so a 115bhp unit will become a with the addition of the better rs cams. We were impressed with how compact this engine is and after inspecting this engine we saw the power potential was huge so we set out developing it and we were not to be disappointed. Specifically programmed tuning boxes for ford focus engines. To get in excess of 200 bhp youd need eight grandplus. Jumper igbtout to ign to send to igbt ignition coil driver signal out of pin 36 on the db37. It will provide you with safer overtaking, more miles per gallon and a smoother, more responsive overall drive. Plug your maxd out device and supplied cable into your computer, the drivers will install automatically on windows xp and windows 7. Model variant original bhp price ecotech performance cmax 1.
At hdi tuning we specialise in the hdi and tdci engines. Jan 23, 2009 ciclajbek, your engine is the mazda l8de engine, or probably duratec 18 if american ford were to give it a name like it has the mazda 2. 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. 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. Zetec tuning hello, i am planning a zetec turbo build out right now, and my goals are for an drag, autocross setup car. Dec 11, 2006 i wouldnt bother with that to be honest, its probably more bother than you need on rplates, a 1. Project bobcat 16v zetec engine information project bobcat. Anyway, for the sake of simplicity im going to refer to these engines with the original mazda engine code since the 2. Fswerks stainless steel race exhaust system ford focus zx3zx5hatchback 20002007. Apr 08, 2018 modified mk3 ford focus zetec s duration. Check it out if your thinking of going turbo on your zetec. I would like more power for overtaking, but have no interest in motorsport of any kind, so would want the motor to remain userfriendly on the road. There is no rust as yet, the interior is still very nice, no knocks or rattles. A ford focus mk2 engine is an engine from a 2004 to 2008 model ford focus.
I want to be able to run a powerworks supercharger around 10psi or so. Jun 01, 2018 how to megasquirt your ford zetec engine. There is a good article on tuning the ford zetec engine here. Tuning boxes for ford focus engines ecu remapping chip. All our dealers receive thorough initial training, and then receive ongoing support and technical development to ensure that every aspect of your remap is. Ford focus quantum tuning chip tuning engine remapping. It can be so bad it can stall the car or cause the revs to hang at a bad moment for that.
This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. Mar 19, 2018 zetec tuning hello, i am planning a zetec turbo build out right now, and my goals are for an drag, autocross setup car. Tuning the zetec page 1 last on march 28 2017 zetec 2. The stage 1 car produces more power and more torque at any point in the rev range. Ford motor company used the zetec name on a variety of inline4cylinder automobile engines. The zetec bad idle guide the zetec is a pretty reliable engine and can last well in excess of 150,000 miles. The tuning upgrades available at aet motorsport will give a stock fiesta st a run for its money with a wide variety of remaps and tuning packages available. Fswerks itg coolflo air intake system ford focus spi zetec svt 2. All you need to know about tuning the ford zetec engine torquecars. Our most popular remap for the ford fiesta is the 145 bhp remap with the.
Angel tuning develop full professional engine efficiency management software for your mondeo that enhances the standard ford compromise file. Ecotechs performance or economy software will release your vehicles full potential. Already have escort sump and water pump, dohc starter etc etc. Compare that to tuning a traditional ford engine such as a pinto. We have all of them uptodate and senior technicians using it everyday. But we have just found this site dedicated to zetec turbo tuning. Scholar gas flowed head with kent fz1802 camshafts and. The blacktop had several design improvements including rerouting of the cambelt to provide more contact with the cam pulley on the exhaust cam and mechanical lifters as standard. Some general advice on the range of ford zetec engines, regarding capacities and. I have already fitted an induction kit and am fitting a cat back exhaust system next week. As far as tuning goes, its simple to bring an 1800 up to rs1800 spec with ford cams or kent fz1802 cams you would need a bhp ecu though, or aftermarket remapping.