Hi, my 1.8 Zetec has died. Anyone out there got a spare one lying about they want rid of.

Summer is fast approaching and I cant let her sit this one out.

 

Thanks.

Edited March 10, 20188 yr by PaulB49

why have a 1.8 when you can have a 2ltr bigger is always best

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Focus-ST170-Engine-SVT-Zetec-2-0-Litre-170bhp-for-Kit-Car-and-more/332561912704?hash=item4d6e3c1380:g:nBEAAOSw4QdaZLQR this is what you want

Edited March 10, 20188 yr by tractor

Thanks tractor. Watching that one already. Also have a 2ltr in the garage but it needs refurbing, was planning on putting a turbo on it as well. Project for next winter. Just as t a quick replacement to get me back on the road.

Must say I agree with the idea of fitting a nice blacktop 2 litre in place of the 1.8. Caution you not to bother with the ST170. Unless you spend a fair bit more on ancillaries and modifying its not plug and play and generally disappoints.

i am turbo fitting at the moment and have used the st170 bottom end with the standard zetec 2ltr head

What are you using, turbo manifold etc

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zetec-Turbo-Manifold/253374161595?hash=item3afe46e2bb:g:rhwAAOSwdd9aXo3v

 

this is the manifold i am using

Edited March 10, 20188 yr by tractor

GBS inlet plenum

audi tt intercooler

ms3x ecu

subaru 440 injectors

 

i am still toying with the idea of using a decompression plate so i can run full boost

Edited March 10, 20188 yr by tractor

Weighed a 1.8 in last week...

Edited March 10, 20188 yr by DanE

Timing is everything.

Silvertop or black?

Im a fan for several reasons of the silvertop. But, as has been said a 2.0 is hard to beat. Use your 1.8 flywheel. Its lighter.

Currently Silvertop.

Edited March 10, 20188 yr by PaulB49

I have a 1.8 silvertop..bit far from you tho, in all honesty id try to get a 2.0 esspecially if you want to turbo it, the 1.8 will need more psi than 2.0 for same power. Thats then getting into reliability issues due to heat etc.

Whats up with your 1.8?

Mine has spun a shell and will need new crank, con rod and shells. Just to get me back on road quickest and costing about the same if not slightly cheaper is to put another engine in. I have a 2ltr but it needs stripping. Don't have time at moment as moving house. Crappy timing.