explain the zetec

[cavzilla_z24]

see i have a cavy z24 right now but for my next car i would like to buy a nice focus coupe w/ a zetec engine in it but im kind of confused on the engines i know there is the svt which might be a bit out of my price range but i would like one w/ a zetec engine but i cant figure out what the diff. is b/t a normal focus w/ a zetec engine or if they all have them or what. i heard the zetec is twin cam but how does it stack up hp wise. help a focus noob out here guys ty.

[cavzilla_z24]

Also how much would it cost to possibly put a supercharger on a focus zetec 2.0L engine? hp gain? ty

[Mustangman25]

Up to 2003, the Focus came with two engines, either the 110hp SOHC SPI engine, or the 130hp DOHC Zetec. The Zetec came standard in all the hatchbacks, and as an option in the sedans. The SVT was always made with a Zetec, and also came with a 6 speed. It is much easier to find aftermarket parts and support, especilly in America, for the Zetec...for S/C gains, do a search...that topic has come up many times before.

[cavzilla_z24]

so all hatchbacks have zetec engines. thats good to hear

[~manuel~]

Originally Posted by cavzilla_z24

so all hatchbacks have zetec engines. thats good to hear

while the standard zetec is rated at 130hp, the high output version found in the SVT version is rated 170hp@7000 rpm.there are a host of differences in the svt engine that makes it stand out from the standard version.such as enlarged intake ports, higher compression ratio,forged rods,oil jets in the cylinders to aid in high rpm lubrication,and variable intake cam timing.i owned one for about a year, was fun to drive but gave it up for some V8 muscle.

[Mustangman25]

Originally Posted by cavzilla_z24

so all hatchbacks have zetec engines. thats good to hear

Yep, up to 03, when the Zetec was dropped and replaced with the Duratec...even more power, enough to almost keep up with an SVT.

[zx2srdotnet]

zetec wasnt droped til 05

[cavzilla_z24]

With a normal zetec engine w/ a good short ram intake and a good muffler system what type of hp could i expect out of that beast?

[pre98zetec]

120-123whp

[zx2srdotnet]

Originally Posted by sk8ter_in_ny

120-123whp

LOL you wish

try 113 at most

[pre98zetec]

they put out 112whp with an exhaust stock

120 is a little off but it will be a little more then 113

[zx2srdotnet]

Originally Posted by sk8ter_in_ny

they put out 112whp with an exhaust stock

120 is a little off but it will be a little more then 113

he said a muffler system thats an axle-back not a cat-back

it would take a good header, intake and catback to break 120(maybe even a pully

I have intake, PCM and UDP im HOPEING for a 120, and i got 116 w/ the intake and PCM, 108 w/ just the intake.

[mr_tw]

for power ratings check out www.focussport.com they have basicly all the mods you could want and they have dyno charts to show the increases each part gives (according to most of their charts a stock Zetec puts about 110-112 to the ground) but it depends on engine break in and milage, how it's been driven etc etc

[zx2srdotnet]

thats THERE focus, temp, humidity, PCM calibration code, any flaws in the drivetrain. Even the load on the dyno can make a large diff. that same car can dyno 5 lower or 3 higher on a different dyno.

[mr_tw]

but i like optimistic, and i assume he would be meaning more like flywheel hp aka take the hp gain at the wheels and just add it to the stock hp, so you'd be lookin at somthing closer to 135-140 ish depending on condition and which parts (You should use a full exhaust and not just a bolt on mufler) a bolt on muffler just makes more noise as a full exhaust does that and givs you more than 1 additional hp lol tis worth the money