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03-09-2004, 07:10 PM | #1 | |
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Zetec? whats this?
Now i am not much a ford man, but is ford's ZETEC the equivalent of Honda's Vtec? and also whats the stock hp rating on an 00' zx2?
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03-09-2004, 07:18 PM | #2 | ||
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03-09-2004, 07:22 PM | #3 | |
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BTW..And I'm just guessing here, the Automatic ZX2's probably have like 120-125 HP and the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are probably a sec. more or so. Just in case you were wondering.
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03-09-2004, 11:45 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Zetec? whats this?
the autos are pretty close
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03-09-2004, 11:50 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Zetec? whats this?
theres only one 2.0 ztec , theres a few different vtecs so id have to ask , which vtec is the vtec that the guy is bragging about in his civic and they get a blank look usually. they got 1.6 , 1.8 , 2.2 and all have sohc or dohc , just too many to choose from but makes it easier for a guy whos lookin to buy new and save lots of money by getting the cheaper one. Sorry if im babbling.
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04-13-2004, 09:06 AM | #6 | |
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Re: Zetec? whats this?
Zetec is nothing like Vtec, Zetec is the name of teh motor, not a part or function of it, the VCT is used fro emissions and is only controped by teh computer (hence why the S/R is quicker, it uses the VCT for performance)
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04-13-2004, 09:57 AM | #7 | ||
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04-13-2004, 10:01 PM | #8 | |
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Vtec was created to help teh tq-less hondas keep more tq u the power curve, that is why it was created. the VCT was created for better emissions, better TQ curve is just a side effect, that is why when u mess w/ teh VCT u can fail emissions, but you can mess w/ a Vtec mech all day and pass emissions.
VCT's performace is at teh lose of better emissions (what it was designed for Vtech was designedjust for better emissions that is why u cant buy a VCT controller like u can a Vtech, teh VCT opperates strictly of the PCM, and can not be easil tapped into like the Vtech, to use it just for performance you need a 100% custom PCM, or to remove it all to get together |
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04-21-2004, 01:07 AM | #9 | |
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Re: Zetec? whats this?
vtech is designed as a suction at high rpms when both the intake and exhaust valves are open. in vtechs this is 5500-5800 rpms. and also w/ vtech there are three sets of lobes. when vtech is engaged the larger set of lobes holds the intake and exhaust valves open at the same time thus creating a vacuum and forcing the gases through at a higher velocity. zetec is where the cams advance or decrease and give you a better or worse fuel curve according to what the pcm thinks would benefit the temp of the motor. but there is only two sets of lobes. w/ vct there are also two engagement points when you are racing or driving hard. you can hear and feel them both. one is around 4500 rpms and the other is higher up where vtech engages at 5500-5800 rpms. so they are very similar. a vtech controller only increases or decreases the rpm that vtech engages at. so its nothing special cuz you can do the same w/ hondata. please correct me if im wrong but that is my understanding of it.
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04-21-2004, 08:39 AM | #10 | |
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Re: Re: Zetec? whats this?
What is ZETEC?
ZETEC is the name of the motor, similar to Chevy's ECOTEC, and Honda's B16, H22 series motor names. The ZETEC engine features something similar to VTEC called VCT. See 'What is VCT' for more info about it. What is VCT?? VCT stands for Variable Cam Timing. It is controlled by oil pressure, basically to control valve overlap and help control emissions and help out with gas mileage. With VCT off (at idle for example) the exhaust cam is fully advanced, with minimum overlap. As VCT becomes active at some rpms the cams are partly retarded (with more cam overlap) increasing upper rpm power. Under some conditions the cams are fully retarded 60 (cam) degrees resulting in EGR like behavior. At 60 degrees, the cams are retarded too much to make optimum power. If you eliminate the VCT you need to adjust the cams on a dyno for the best retardation to optimize power. This best peak HP setting will result in more static overlap than with the VCT active and net less low end torque. Nevertheless if you are after peak HP, eliminating the VCT is a good way to do. Ford uses the VCT to retard the exhaust cam as much as 60 (crank) degrees. This results in a lot of overlap and some exhaust gas recirculation. Most of the time the amount of cam retard is too great to benefit high end power. |
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04-29-2004, 05:35 AM | #11 | |
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Re: Zetec? whats this?
I couldn't tell you the first thing about the difference between the two motors, but i can tell you that i have a 2000 zx2 and i have run a 15.3 on the 1/4. I did that in a completely stock zx2. On top of that my car had bald tires at that time.
Right now i am in turkey and i can not drive my car, but when i return to the states i am going to make a few mods to my car. The two main mods that i am going to make is a header kit and a turbo kit. I wonder what my time will be in the 1/4 then. |
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04-29-2004, 07:42 AM | #12 | |
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Re: Zetec? whats this?
unless yo have amazing atitude and your a perfect driver, or you have an s/r thats hard to believe, ive only heared of 1 run faster tehn a 15.7 adn that was a 15.64
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zx2's are great, if you put a turbo kit on it that sucker will fly!
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