You can optimally utilize the true potential of your ford engine with chip tuning from racechip, which optimizes the engine controls. We have years of experience tuning ford engines to optimise for performance and efficiency. Ford motor company used the zetec name on a variety of inline 4cylinder automobile engines. Raceline products are superbly designed and expertly manufactured, using the best available materials and methods, to ensure total customer satisfaction. In buying a dunnell engine or component you can be assured of the highest quality of workmanship which has resulted in the design and production of world beating racing engines for both national and international championships over a. Zetec tuning whats up guys i have a 2001 ford focus zx3 that stalls whenever my car is at an idle whether its in drive or park once it is warmed up. Ford focus zetec s turboremapping engineecu tuning. Raceline duratec parts and tuning raceline specialists. Engine remapping alters or replaces the existing software in the cars engine control unit ecu, this changes how it performs and can remove any restrictions the standard ecu has on the vehicle. The following zetec engine kits are designed for customers who have sourced their own ford zetec engine and have a pair of 4045dcoe carburettors. Ford developed this engine as the a true world engine. 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. This engine software is largely responsible for the behaviour of the ford mondeo 2. After spending two days at the ford dealer in town, they diagnosed that the engine was running on the wrong grade of engine oil.
Later series 2 engines have 16v zetec cast in to the rocker cover, and this engine does not suffer from the same problem. So the engine will take some moderate tuning quite well. 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. Interesting things inside ford zetec engine youtube. Torque traction nm standard stage 1 stage 2 0 50 100 150. The final zeta zetec was produced on december 10, 2004 at the bridgend factory with over 3,500,000 built at that location. This engine shares its bore and stroke dimensions with the 2 valve cvh engine. Fitments are for the silver top 1800s, and both silver and black top 2. We also recommend a wideband oxygen sensor system for tuning. Car remapping the ultimate engine tuning guide what is remapping a car. To see what all the fuss was about we spoke to revo and have come up with a plan to show you just what is possible from tuning the 1. It allows more air in from both the bottom and the driver side, the latter has. Despite being based on the same engine family the mazda engines and ford 1. Learn about the ford zetec 16 valve dohc engine, the differences between each series.
Been in dry storage for 12 months and is in ford engine crate the ne. We had a 2 litre zetec on 45s with weber alpha management i think that pushed out somewhere about 140bhp, when we built the new car we looked at duratec, zetec and xe options we went xe in the end as the per bhp was the least. 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. When i say possible, i mean fairly easily without too much work. 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.
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 xflow, pinto, cvh, and bda engines. Originally, the first name for this family of engines was zeta. On top of this, theres a smaller capacity zetec described elsewhere plus, late zetecs were made to look like the latest duratecs. Engine doesnt include inlet or exhaust manifolds as these were bespoke to the race car. Ford uprated the zetec during 19978 model year, following its introduction back in 1992. Me221 standalone fuel injection ecu, ford zetec plug and play pack. The engine fits the ford t9, b5ib5, cd4e and mtx75 gearboxes using the same bell bolt pattern as the crossflow. 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. It has been specifically designed for high output and high rpm performance tuning applications. Revo are even predicting the threecylinder to be the next big thing in ford tuning circles for 2017. The me221 is the latest engine management system from motorsport electronics and available from us here at danst engineering. Chip tuning options available, dpf removal, egr removal, speed limit removal. So not only does gate racing timing belt look different but it also is constructed with a high strength glass tensile cord to increase the performance and reliability.
But we have just found this site dedicated to zetec turbo tuning. Ford ecoboost aftermarket performance parts cobb tuning. Ford ecu remap ford chip tuning ford performance ford dpf. Project bobcat 16v zetec engine information project bobcat. Guide to performance tuning the zetec engine from ford. Working when pulled from a rwd race car after upgrade to 2. Tuning boxes for ford focus engines ecu remapping chip. Tuning the zetec page 1 last on march 28 2017 zetec 2. Ford tuning is one of our most common and popular brands of vehicle we at mwr performance remapping tune. Ford focus cl duratec he bullet performance racing. Ford used its cvh engine technology in the design of future 2. What sort of work would you be looking at to get 160bhp out of one.
Servicing, mechanical engine problems, cooling, modifications and questions associated to mk1mk2 mondeos with a 4cylinder petrol engine. The partnership between ford and mazda resulted in ford having access to mazda technology and vice versa. Specifically programmed tuning boxes for ford focus engines. Ford itself uses this principle when it offers various performance levels based on the same engine block. Me221 standalone fuel injection ecu, ford zetec plug and play. 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.
Complete disaster full interior car detailing transformation. Tts are proud to announce its new supercharger kit to fit on the ford 2. For a typical daily driver should ideally to match your bhp range to your usage of the car. Engine remapping alters or replaces the existing software in the cars engine control unit. The point of the motor is that its going to be produced in simply vast numbers. Performance and replacement parts for ford focus dohc zetec 2. Car remapping the ultimate engine tuning guide amd tuning. Well, ford have called zetec to many different types of engines with different suffixes to specify their particular variant. The reason i ask is that if you can switch to a duratec you can get more power for less.
Early, silver top engines with an aluminium cam cover. Refined driveability and a factory appearance make this kit the perfect choice for focus enthusiasts everywhere. This engine software is largely responsible for the behaviour of the ford focus 1. We have vast experience with ford remapping and have perfected tuning the ford focus zetec s turbo. Jun 01, 2018 how to megasquirt your ford zetec engine if you havent already, please read the disclaimer at the top of the parent page here.
In buying a dunnell engine or component you can be assured of the highest quality of workmanship which has resulted in the design and production of world beating racing engines for both national and international championships over a period of 55 years. Find out how our chip tuning software can transform your ford. The vehicles chosen for this test are the ford fiesta mk7 zetec s 1598cc. 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. I have replaced the egr valve the idle air control valve the pcv valve and the hose that smooshes shut that goes to the pcv. The pumps look identical on the outside, however, inside, the impeller is a mirror image between models. Swapped and boosted 20002006 ford focus zx3, zx5 2. 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. Project bobcat guides zetec 16v engines the zetec 16 valve engine. All you need to know about tuning the ford zetec engine torquecars. Zetec e 1600,1800 2000 iron block,pretty tuneable, but superceded by duratecs these days. Some general advice on the range of ford zetec engines, regarding capacities and variants, heads. Nov 23, 2015 ford motor company used the zetec name on a variety of inline4cylinder automobile engines.
Performance figures are based on the 2000cc engine, however, the kits also apply to 1600cc and 1800cc engines. Jumper igbtout to ign to send to igbt ignition coil driver signal out of pin 36. How to megasquirt your ford zetec engine enable dwell control and adjust as needed to match the coils you are using. Also 42lb injectors im wondering on the boost limits and power limits on a stock zetec 2. Whether you enjoy a leisurely weekend cruise or a hard racetrack drive there is no easier and more effective way to release the potential from your focus zetec 2. We analyse your vehicle and can adjust the engine management programme, also known as the ecu engine control unit. The swap possibilities are endless from early street rods kit cars most generations of mustang to just about any other vehicle build.
May 25, 2010 ford zetec engine running 45mm throttle bodies with an emerald k3 ecu in my kit car. 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. It makes around 5bhp as standard, but theres so much more available with some mild tuning. The name zetec is pretty confusing because its now used by ford as a badge on the back to describe a level of trim. I have just finished my engine swap in my 2003 ford focus zx3 and after starting up the car it idles around 2krpm and then after 10sec later jumps straight up too around 4krpm i spent a whole day seeing if i did anything wrong or left anything. This engine software is largely responsible for the behaviour of the ford fiesta. Its done 100k miles and ready for the timing belt replacing. Add a pair of 45 dcoe carbs, throttle bodies and a new engine management system and youll get a fairly potent 190bhp engine. Has some yamaha origins, and i believe the basic design metamorphised into the duratec. In fact we can ecu remap the majority of ford turbo engines. The downside of an engine like the zetec was that it was designed to be as compact as possible, especially in bore size.