 Engine Options: Ford "Zetec", Bostig Kit for Vanagon |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| Brian Mifsud |
 Jul 13 2007, 01:39 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Mechanical Engineer  Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None  |
I found another permutation of engine conversion choices which may translate to the 914 easily if the engine bay is similar to the Vanagon.
Bostig Engineering[size=2] (IMG:http://www.bostig.com/images/witchdoc_bot.gif) builds a kit to install the Ford Focus "Zetec" engine into Vanagons. Bostig Website (IMG:http://www.bostig.com/products/zetec/photos/back.jpg) It is a German-Ford so it has SOME merit. (IMG:http://www.bostig.com/products/zetec/photos/outward.jpg) Stock Zetecs are supposed to be good for 130 HP @ 5300rpm and 7100 Redline Engine Weight 290lbs |
   |
 
|
| Ferg |
Jul 13 2007, 01:42 PM
Post
#2
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
|
Great Motor with TONS of aftermarket (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
|
|
|
| BahnBrenner914 |
Jul 13 2007, 01:42 PM
Post
#3
|
|
The girl is gone and all I have now is a beat-up teener Group: Members Posts: 301 Joined: 22-May 04 From: Gig Harbor and University Place, WA :: School in Angola, IN :: girlfriend in Sarasota, FL Member No.: 2,094 Region Association: None |
My ford fiesta is a German Ford and it's a little battletank, mostly because it's a de-tuned Formula Ford 1600 engine, so at balls-to-the-wall it's still not breaking a sweat.
130 hp isn't that much more than stock though. If I was going to do a full engine conversion, I'd want more ponies. |
|
|
|
| Ferg |
Jul 13 2007, 01:54 PM
Post
#4
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
|
SVT version is 170hp, add a simple supercharger and low 200's is easy...
Ferg |
|
|
|
| Brian Mifsud |
Jul 13 2007, 01:59 PM
Post
#5
|
|
Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(BahnBrenner914 @ Jul 13 2007, 12:42 PM)  My ford fiesta is a German Ford and it's a little battletank, mostly because it's a de-tuned Formula Ford 1600 engine, so at balls-to-the-wall it's still not breaking a sweat. 130 hp isn't that much more than stock though. If I was going to do a full engine conversion, I'd want more ponies. Right out of the box, it outperforms any 914 engine and burns really clean with excellent fuel economy and reliability. There are apparently, lots of people who go for the turbo: FiestaTurbo ZetecInside Then you've got Ford Racing Parts... Ford Racing Focus Parts (IMG:http://www.fordracingparts.com/images/part/full/M6066zx3.jpg) |
|
|
|
| Brian Mifsud |
Jul 13 2007, 02:06 PM
Post
#6
|
|
Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
Of course, when it comes to Ford powertrains.. I'm partial to sticking one of these:
(IMG:http://www.fordracingparts.com/images/part/full/M-7003-GT.jpg) attached to one of these in the 914: (IMG:http://www.fordracingparts.com/images/part/full/M-6007-T50ea.jpg) 5.0 "Cammer", 400HP and 365 ft-lbs... Transaxle can take 600 ft-lbs should I feel the urge to Turbo, or Supercharge... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
|
|
|
| ThinAir |
Jul 14 2007, 02:54 AM
Post
#7
|
|
Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,542 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region
|
Would it actually fit into a 914? The Vanagon floor is pretty low so I'm thinking it might fit, but I'm wondering if the shape of the 914 engine compartment is a problem.
|
|
|
|
| MecGen |
Jul 14 2007, 07:56 AM
Post
#8
|
|
8 Easy Steps Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 8-January 05 From: Laval, Canada Member No.: 3,421 |
Hey
Sounds like a great choice, the motor is realy, realy, solid. I have never opened a Zetec, or for that matter, never heard of someone having problems with the longblock.....can't say that for the Suby... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) Gobbs of aftermarket parts, mega doner cars, fairly cheap and easy to find. Thanx for the links ! Later (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
|
|
|
| ottox914 |
Jul 14 2007, 09:41 AM
Post
#9
|
|
The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I had 2001 ford focus S2 package car with the 2.0 Zetec. At about 30K miles I turbo'd it, 8psi, air to water intercooler, larger injectors, and some chip tuning to make it all work. Made about 175 at the wheels. Sold it to a friend at 66K, its now got over 130K, and countless honda "kills".
In a 914 you may loose a little handling with the higher CG over the 4cyl, but if it would fit the engine bay, could be a cool choice. 7k redline, and lots more TQ than a similar honda 2.0. Tq moves cars, and spins turbos sooner. Tq = fun. The car had an "aerocharger" variable vane turbo, (co. has since gone away...) and would push a solid 8psi from about 2800 to redline. 1st gear was gone in a flash, 2nd would put you in the seat and keep you there. 3rd would put you in jail. Every day I miss that car... |
|
|
|
| ThinAir |
Jul 14 2007, 02:15 PM
Post
#10
|
|
Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,542 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region
|
Of course with a 914 there's still the whole radiator/heater thing to work out. The reason this is turnkey for the Vanagon is because they are aiming at the water cooled Vanagon market where all that stuff is in place. I know people have put together successful radiator solutions, but I've yet to hear of a heater replacement.
|
|
|
|
| JPB |
Jul 14 2007, 08:58 PM
Post
#11
|
|
The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Hey, if its cheap HPs then I'm in. Hps are not cheap and need to stay recent with technology for after market stuff. Thats why I like that 2.3L thunder bird turbo engine. I'd call the car the TP Special!:beer1:
|
|
|
|
| Hammy |
Jul 14 2007, 11:22 PM
Post
#12
|
|
mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
How is a Ford German? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
|
|
|
|
| DBCooper |
Jul 15 2007, 05:58 AM
Post
#13
|
|
14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Hammy @ Jul 14 2007, 09:22 PM) When it's designed by Germans and made in Germany by Ford of Germany it's a German Ford. Most all the Lotus Seven replicas have moved away from the 2.0 and 2.3 Pinto engines and now use the Zetec. I have one in the garage. Beautiful heads, chamber's almost all valves. But recently builders are going more with the Ford Duratec engines, slightly larger, aluminum block, more power, and a bit stronger. You can get 200 HP from a well tuned normally aspirated Zetec with carbs or ITB's, a header, and a set of the Kent or Raceline "fast road" cams. But look at parts prices at Burton or Raceline (in Pounds, so times two for Dollars) and be afraid. |
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 15th May 2024 - 11:24 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.