Captain Sketch Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hey guys I'm new to this forum stuff, I currently own a 1999 1.8L 16V Focus Zetec and was wondering if a turbo from a Mondeo TDI will fit? just want to know how much i will have to do to the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foci_st3 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 U won't be able to just bolt it on, u will need a proper turbo conversion which can run into thousands to do it properly. A supercharger would be an easier route and require less parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 i looked into this a long while back in short i was told it would cost thousands to modify the engine to take either a turbo or supercharger the cheaper option was to have nos fitted however the internals wont take it for long so uprated internals were needed also in the tuners words dont waste youre time or money you can buy a more powerfull car for far less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foci_st3 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Yeah if was a few years ago then going for a 2002 focus rs would of been better but I think now u can't find a rs for reasonable money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 very true i wa told to look at a mondeo v6 estate if i wanted to tune the car and get more reliable grunt bu rton power are the pros on the zetec engines heres there info http://www.burtonpower.com/tuning-guides/tuning-guide-pages/ford-zetec-e-tuning-guide.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sketch Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 I knew alot of the internals will have to be changed, I was only considering a turbo or supercharger because I'm only 19 and this is my first car, I was trying to get her ready for a Run What You Brung event in september in aid of Paul Walker, do you guys have any other suggestions to make my car quicker that won't cost thousands? all help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foci_st3 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Scrap it a buy a faster car, I had a 1.8 zetec mp3. I changed the whole exhaust system from manifold back, and also put in piper cams and cam gears. Didn't roll it to see what it done but I did hold off a merc c220d on acceleration from about 30 up to about 80 when they got annoyed and backed off. I was only young then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 read the above but it all costs te ecu was £100 remap was £300 the cams were £400 the exhaust was £300 thats £1100 alrady i was told a minimum £1500 for all that would need done ecu remap cams rolling road test power valve etc no offence mate but first car 19 yr old the insurance wouldnt cover you and if they did it would rise drastically having had the 1.8 and going down this route honest opinion is dont other earn some no claims and experince save youre cash and buy a more powerfull car in a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sketch Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 yeah thats alot of money to be throwing into this car that was only £300 to begin with, and my initial plan was to do these mods drag it at the event and then sell it on. but yeah, I'll just give it a while and if it goes to plan I'll be going against my mate and his 1.4 V16 corsa so I think as stock Ive got this lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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