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Building: Bought 1.8 ST Zetec Tiger Supercat now 2.0 BT SC
posted on 27/5/19 at 03:47 PM
HP and LP pump choices
I'm looking for an HP and LP pump fo my SC Zetec,
Was thinking Bosch 044 for HP but what about the LP, I've seen a facet one that's a direct fit that supposed to be good for 180HP, given
that I have a swirl pot can I get away with this or should I go for something that can deliver my desired 250HP?
I’ve been working on mine today. After weeks of reading, debating and pondering I’ve gone for a set up like you describe.
I will be starting at 220bhp but need enough head room for 270.
Instead of a genuine Bosch 044 I’ve gone for Sytec OTP044. It’s still rated at 380Lph and is reviewed as good quality and to be fair feels good
compared to a cheap eBay pump.
I’ve made a cradle to go over the diff. It’s a 1.5L swirl pot direct to the Hp pump. Then it feeds a high pressure sytec filter.
It will be 10mm to the rail and back.
I’ve got a facet cube for the lift pump and it is piped with a filter between tank and pump all 8mm.
I may change to a red top if there is a need.
I did look at changing the tank. Internal swirl pots, bottom mounted sumps and so on. There was nothing I could find on the shelf. So that means
finding some one to do the job. Supplying dimensions and other variables like pumps, filters and sensors.
Then you have to hope it fits, make up new straps and so on.
quote:Originally posted by big_wasa
I’ve been working on mine today. After weeks of reading, debating and pondering I’ve gone for a set up like you describe.
I will be starting at 220bhp but need enough head room for 270.
Instead of a genuine Bosch 044 I’ve gone for Sytec OTP044. It’s still rated at 380Lph and is reviewed as good quality and to be fair feels good
compared to a cheap eBay pump.
I’ve made a cradle to go over the diff. It’s a 1.5L swirl pot direct to the Hp pump. Then it feeds a high pressure sytec filter.
It will be 10mm to the rail and back.
I’ve got a facet cube for the lift pump and it is piped with a filter between tank and pump all 8mm.
I may change to a red top if there is a need.
I did look at changing the tank. Internal swirl pots, bottom mounted sumps and so on. There was nothing I could find on the shelf. So that means
finding some one to do the job. Supplying dimensions and other variables like pumps, filters and sensors.
Then you have to hope it fits, make up new straps and so on.
[Edited on 27/5/19 by big_wasa]
Hi Big_Wasa.
I am considering a Sytec branded pump for my build.
Did you went along Sytec?
If so, how has it performed?
Thanks in advance.
Angel Acevedo
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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Building: Bought 1.8 ST Zetec Tiger Supercat now 2.0 BT SC
posted on 23/5/20 at 09:19 PM
Sounding good. Since I made this post I’ve had the engine out 4 times and mashed a set of pistons due to not double checking my actual pulley sizes.
So rebuilt it with bits from another engine and should be running shortly also discovered the over boost setting for my ecu :-)
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Building: Bought 1.8 ST Zetec Tiger Supercat now 2.0 BT SC
posted on 25/5/20 at 07:14 AM
Hope you strengthened it as I hear they are not that strong on boost, a mate on another forum is looking at plenum options to avoid having an over
engine inlet and said that he'd had one split...
posted on 23/5/20 at 09:19 PM
