Engine Choice And Tuning?

[Guest Big Widdzy]

Hi guys

 

Started building a GBS Zero this month and where just wondering when the time comes what engine to get,

 

We are real noobs when it comes to engines but we have all ford running gear so thinking about getting a zetec

 

Idealy wanting no more than 200bhp 180 would be fine, just wondering if you could get this out of a standard 2ltr 136bhp engine

 

What mods would have to be made and how much would it be,

 

would a st 170 engine be cheaper, or even fitting a turbo?

 

Thanks

 

Tom

[speedtripledan]

Its all been done have a search through the forum and you will find plenty of info. Its all down to how much you want to spend bhp =££

[Snapperpaul]

The 170 engine has better internals so you can rev higher but I think has variable cam timing so ECU choice is important

It's not just about bhp its also about the torque curve

Turbo on a non turbo engine takes planning and always costs more than you think

[Guest davidm]

Take a look at this...

 

http://greatbritishsportscars.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/zero-goes-for-testing-down-at-emerald.html

 

176bhp using aftermarket throttle bodies, 167bhp using standard injectors & GBS plenum chamber. I'm running the plenum version, with a standard 2.0 Ford Mondeo ECU that cost just 50 quid!

Edited March 22, 2013 by turnipfarmer

[knights_templar]

Take a look at this...

 

http://greatbritishs...at-emerald.html

 

176bhp using aftermarket throttle bodies, 167bhp using standard injectors & GBS plenum chamber. I'm running the plenum version, with a standard 2.0 Ford Mondeo ECU that cost just 50 quid!

 

so what BHP are you getting?