1600 zetec engine tuning book

We specialize in racing parts for the ford 1600 kent engine and the ford 2. Although the engine fitted to the focus st170 has duratec emblazoned on. 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. How to build and power tune ford pinto engines including cosworth. Just to reiterate that im not a mechanical engineer by trade so some of the solutions probably could have been made simpler, or done in a different way. Ford focus saloon 1600 zetec semisynthetic or fully. Van aaken used to do the conversion on a diy basis but recently discontinued it. There are many reasons to consider purchasing a new or preowned replacement engine for your ford escort on ebay instead of buying a new car. Zetec tuning talk morgan morgan sports car discussion. Compare that to tuning a traditional ford engine such as a pinto. It is a musthave for tuners and calibrators and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to. Modern engine tuning achieves this end, and presents engine tuning as an art as well as a science. The extra power is made in the tuned exhaust, different induction, cams and timing, plus a different chip in the ecu.

The seller states that this engine would be appropriate for many applications, including a lotus, caterham, or van dieman racer. These later engines have longer rods and lower piston crowns, mechanical rather than hydraulic lifters plus the distinctive black cam cover. Originally, the first name for this family of engines was zeta. Tuning guides for kent xflow have you used them as a. A complete motor means you will receive all of its components such as the block, crankshaft, rods, and so on. Ford motor company limited uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience and to show tailored advertising to you.

The first zetec branded 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. The following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced their own ford zetec engine and have a pair of 4045dcoe carburettors. Dunnell engines duratec and zetec engines and components for road and race dunnell engines ford duatec, ford zetec engines supplies of ford components for the road and motor sport. Ford escort mk2 with 2lt itb zetec twin cam engine. Modular engine swaps specialist dave stribling guides you through each crucial step of the engine transplant process with insightful tips and detailed instructions, making this book a vital component to upgrading the performance of your classic mustang. Jul 12, 2009 we took pictures of this engine in that car and it was exactly the same, to our engine, which must suggest it is a 1. Has some yamaha origins, and i believe the basic design metamorphised into the duratec. I know it can be done but will it destroy the engine. There is a cheaper option in that the compression can be raised using modified 0 pistons in the 1600 engine, giving a ratio of around 10.

Initially there were 90, 105 and 115bhp 1800cc escort versions, with 115 and bhp 2 litre mondeo units too. Important technical articlejetting and tuning weber carbs. 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. This book covers all the major engine sensors, and how to diagnose using a ohm and volt meters along with several other routine tools. 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. A steel crank and rods with uprated bolts allow higher maximum rpms and greater power outputs fords super 1600 rally puma engine revs beyond 9,000rpm and produces over 200bhp normally aspirated. The 2liter version is a valid alternative to the 1. Performance figures are based on the 2000cc engine, however, the kits also apply to 1600cc and 1800cc engines. The first thing to do, as with most production engines, is to get yourself a good freeflowing air filter, a decent exhaust and a good chip.

Its first evolution was sold as the zetecs then zetecse and. 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. Pegasus auto racing is the exclusive us importer for ff1600 kent engine parts manufactured by formula ford international to original ford motor company specifications. The letters cvh denote a particular type of 4cylinder internal combustion engine produced by the ford motor company during the 1980s and 1990s. Probably could rev to 8500rpm, but well say 8000rpm and let the owner figure. Tuning the zetec page 1 last on march 28 2017 zetec 2. At the end of each season or perhaps sooner after something like 12 to 15 hours of running time the engine was disassembled, inspected and rebuilt as necessary. 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. Engine doesnt include inlet or exhaust manifolds as these were bespoke to the race car.

It was the first engine to use a plastic intake manifold. Dunnell zetec dunnell engines duratec and zetec engines and. 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. 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. Book also includes engine swaps for hot rods, trucks, and other ford muscle cars.

The ford pinto engine was the unofficial but generic nickname for a fourcylinder internal. To get in excess of 200 bhp youd need eight grandplus. There were also bhp rs1800 fiestaxr3i variations with revised. Its the new precrossflow with 69mm stroke if my memory is good, and the new crossflow design head. Everybody seems to agree this engine is rather flat. Working when pulled from a rwd race car after upgrade to 2.

It was replaced in 2001 by the mazdaderived duratec 23, but ford power. The zetec family of motors was originally known as zeta. Jenvey 42mm dth itbs shawspeed ss4 cams omex 600 ecu keyed crankshaft lightened and balanced flywheel 7500rpm rev. Dec 02, 20 1600 ford zetec e with dry sump and throttle bodies being power tested after full rebuild at exon race engines. If you plan on buying a new motor for your ford escort, you should know what you are getting with a complete engine. When used properly, the fuel economy, torque, and horsepower curves can be manipulated to the drivers needs. This is the 1700cc version with various performance mods. Ford pinto engine news newspapers books scholar jstor. Ford tuning tips and modifications maximise your fords driving pleasure. It allows them to build a higher capacity engine than the original cvh engine 1600 cc and it.

Zetec e 1600,1800 2000 iron block,pretty tuneable, but superceded by duratecs these days. Is there a difference in the way the two engine rev or respond to tuning i am planning the next stage for the following year. The i4 duratec is our latest ford engine, currently installed in the mondeo, focus and st fiesta. Originally, the first name for this family of engines was zeta, but for legal issues with lancia name rights ford was obliged to change the name, and the choosen was zetec. Hey guys, i have a focus 2 litre zetec i was seeing if anyone had come across any effective tuning mods to the engine, i already have a full ashley competition exhaust system cat back. The first 4 zetec pictures are courtesy of steve ks engine collection for his birkin thanks steve. The foremost reason for tuning a b series, in my opinion, is that owners want originality but want that little bit more from their car. However, i think ford should change the hand book as it is not very good showing an image of an engine which is supposedly the 1. Noteworthy are the chapters on cooling, exhaust and the ignition system. This is what the spec will be i believestock crank.

We specialize in parts for the ford 1600 kent engine and the ford 2. Ff1600 top end engine parts pegasus auto racing supplies. I am thinking of going down the route of using bike carbs with a megasquirt ecu and possibly upgrading the stock cams. When you are in the market for a replacement engine, there is specific information to have at hand.

Books links email, popular engines for the seven in the us are the ford crossflow and zetec. The cvh compound valve angle hemispherical combustion chamber engine was. Dunnell engines duratec and zetec engines and components. Further modifications and tuning of the precrossflow engines follow the same pattern as for the crossflow units and most of the equipment now available is for the later engine.

I have to admit that this book was bought for me shortly after i got my bgt, and it was, in part, what got me into tuning my engine. Advanced tuning takes engine tuning techniques to the next level. Pictures of the crossflow are from my car, while i converted it from the 1600 110bhp to the. Both the st and rs engines were confusingly rebadged as a duratec.

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. Pegasus auto racing is the exclusive importer for ff1600 kent engine parts manufactured by formula ford international to original ford motor company specifications. Having the same bellhousing bolt pattern means that they are compatible with existing. One last thing any suggestions to howwhere to sell my current 1600 xflow. This book explains how the efi system determines engine operation and how the calibrator can change the controlling parameters to optimize actual engine performance. 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. The motor went on to power the focus rs but in turbocharged form. 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. How to tune and modify ford fuel injection motorbooks workshop. On top of this, theres a smaller capacity zetec described elsewhere plus, late zetecs were made to look like the latest duratecs. The zetec morphed into the duratec in the 1990s confusing because the duratec name has also been carried by a zetec engine even by a. This ford kent crossflow engine is now offered on a bill of sale in quarryville, pennsylvania with a spare block and a tilton race clutch.

Ford motor company used the zetec name on a variety of inline 4cylinder automobile engines. The ford sigma is a small straight4 automobile engine introduced in 1995 by ford motor company. My mates 1979 mk2 ford escort with a 2 litre ford focus zetec twin cam engine conversion. The modern 16valve dohc forms a good basis for tuning. In checking the various aftermarket products in the u. A in the block designation is for 1600 long bloke to cope the longer stroke, the, 1100, 0 cc block have a b normally. The extra power is made in the tuned exhaust, different induction. Some general advice on the range of ford zetec engines, regarding. This applies to a single 2 barrel downdraft 3236 carb or a set of triple dcoe carbs or even a set of 4 downdrafts on a v8 enginethe 2 books listed at the. Depending on what the car actually has, and how much diy effort. Phil as per the haynes book the racline sump may not have the timing.

We took pictures of this engine in that car and it was exactly the same, to our engine, which must suggest it is a 1. This article is based on tuning the ford fiesta zetec s. Zetec installations technical centre for the ford zetec engine, information on fitting them to rwd escorts etc, modification and tuning. Most of the combustion chamber is in a dished piston, where the mating cylinder head face is nearly flat. Tuning the 1800 zetec page 1 general gassing pistonheads. Ford focus saloon 1600 zetec semisynthetic or fully synthetic oil i have been using, or should i say may ford dealer has been using, castro magnatech 530w fully synthetic motor oil in my 2002 focus with a 104000 miles.

Someone who has an interest in saving money buying a used 2. Considerations include the age of the car, how many miles it has on it, and how long you plan to use it. Ford escort mk2 with zetec 2000cc engine throttle bodies kms mp25 duration. What i am really interested in is how the two drive. Important technical articlejetting and tuning weber. The series 3 zetec r has either 16v zetec or zetec r cast in to the top of black acrylic coated and more rounded cam cover.

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. All in it felt ten times better than the arthritic zetec s diesel that i drove how ford customers find. So, youll either have to chat to specialists such as interpro 01454 412777 or performance turbo systems 01582 731733 and have a custom turbocharged engine built from scratch, but be warned, it wont be cheap. I am concerned if the products will work and or bolt on the u. Now i understand they have switched to semisynthetic castrol. Ford puma rally car getting the new engine mapped at motoscope in northallerton.

The organisation also run the other series that consists of fiestas. It is standard so would make a good starting point for a 17 or 1800 xflow. The chapters are well planned and contain a wealth of detail, tables, and calculation methods. This engine also features variable valve timing but comes in two main formats regular 1700 puma with 125bhp at 6,300rpm and racing puma at 155bhp at 6,000rpm.

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 you decide to use this engine. Pictures of the crossflow are from my car, while i converted it from the 1600 110bhp to the 1700 150bhp spec. Advanced tuning takes enginetuning techniques to the next level. High performance ford focus builders handbook holdener, richard on. The earlier zetec s have heavy cranks with modest balancing. A street edition focus with europeantype suspension tuning. Having the same bellhousing bolt pattern means that. Installing a pair of manually adjustable cam gears will allow you to fine tune the valve timing. I wonder, do i really need to use fully synthetic oil, or am i okay with part synthetic and if so, can. Cams and some light headwork can see you enjoying an additional 10 bhp on top of.