has anyone ever...

[tickious]

supercharged a zetec? i need more horses and was wondering if anyone had ever tried, if so how much and what power gains did you get? ↲Sorry this is in the wrong place, everythings a bit small on my phone

[Bulldog Bri]

Martin with the Bulldog has done a Zetec conversion and would be your best bet for info on the subject... Also a mechanic at work has supercharged and injected his Pinto, so could also be useful 

['The Gaffer']

Yes Martin is doing some real no-messing converstion stuff. If he dosent come on for a while I will get some spec and estimated costs when I see him and post up.

I know its not just a question of bolting on a Supercharger, loads of extras are needed too including intercoolers etc etc.

I can also tell you that it aint cheap either

[David H]

you could swap the silver top for a blacktop and turbo it. Might be a touch but only a touch cheaper. What gearbox have you got? Changing the gearbox ratios if they are standard will make the power you have much more useable and is often a cheaper way of making your car faster. Best if you have  a type 9

power gains from supercharging are impressive. Talk to Omex

['The Gaffer']

Ok, I had a quick word with our club member Martin and as mentioned above he is going down a pretty serious route with his Zetec & Supercharger.

Apart from the supercharger he has opted for forged pistons and rods, a 2.1 litre rebore, throttle bodies, intercooler, new ecu and mapping, new cams and more. He should achieve 300-350 HP.

Cost? Lots

I understand the job could be done cheaper, but with less power.

[MrFozzieBear]

Thats a very similer root that i will be taking, Forged pistons and rods and a setup similer to the jackson racing kit in the US, however the aim is to make around 230-250bhp and keep it at that. however i am still in the collecting of parts stage, and building of car to put much effort in yet. but i've been planning it for years its just taking time.

[MrFozzieBear]

There is actually a really good book on the topic that tells you what works and what doesn't, its based around the US focus as a test bed but same rules apply. i'll look out the name of it later i can't remember of the top of my head.

['The Gaffer']

Thats a very similer root that i will be taking, Forged pistons and rods and a setup similer to the jackson racing kit in the US, however the aim is to make around 230-250bhp and keep it at that. however i am still in the collecting of parts stage, and building of car to put much effort in yet. but i've been planning it for years its just taking time.

Keep us posted

[MrFozzieBear]

I will  , I've remembered the book its called High-performance Ford Focus Builder's Handbook ISBN 1-884089-89-5, it's not a how to book but more of a guide about what works and what doesn't from mild tuning to the superchargers and turbo. It's a good read if a library has it.

[Richard]

I've remembered the book its called High-performance Ford Focus Builder's Handbook ISBN 1-884089-89-5,

WOW !   some memory you geek 

[David H]

300 - 350 bhp zetec. Crap your pants on full chat or wot!!

[tickious]

Thanks Guys, I'll keep my eye out for the book. In the mean time I'll get saving!!