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I am turboing my 1.8 zetec, Will a turbo manifold and turbo from a ford1.8td engine fit on it?
rich201283 - 13/3/05 at 08:44 PM

I am turboing my 1.8 zetec, Will a turbo manifold and turbo from a ford1.8td engine fit on it? are the studs the same?

big_wasa - 13/3/05 at 09:13 PM

ports line up with manifold but studs dont,The block can be redrilled and taped or an adapter plate borght. The breather also has to be moved ...Lots of info on the web as its getting very common with the RS2 boys...

http://www.zetec-turbo.co.uk/

This is a very good site ,lots of info

phelpsa - 13/3/05 at 09:27 PM

You wont have an intercooler.

Mr G - 13/3/05 at 09:54 PM

Few lads over on passionford.com have turbo'd thier zetecs in westfields

scooby8272




AustenW




Might be worth contacting them for info etc

Cheers


G

rich201283 - 14/3/05 at 07:17 AM

The pics are of a t3 turbo, i would like to know if a td manifold and turbo will fit?

I know the manifold studs will need to be changed

paulf - 14/3/05 at 09:17 AM

Will a turbo for a diesel engine be able to withstand the higher heat output from a petrol engine?. Diesels are a good source of turbos but i am not sure if the turbines are made of the same material grade as used in a petrol engine.
Paul.

quote:
Originally posted by rich201283
The pics are of a t3 turbo, i would like to know if a td manifold and turbo will fit?

I know the manifold studs will need to be changed

Dale - 14/3/05 at 03:09 PM

In north america several guys are using the holset turbo off of the dodge (cummings)turbo diesel truck on the Ford lima 2.3l in place of the Garret T3 that is stock. The Holset will easily push 30+ lbs into the 2.3 efficiently, the price is good as well. If the seals are gone in my T3 I will be picking one up- its over kill but will make for an easy 300hp to ground.
Dale

Mr G - 14/3/05 at 04:19 PM

I realise what your contemplating using Rich - just giving you a nod in the direction of turbo'd zetec installations in seven type cars i.e exhaust/inlet/pipework layout

Good luck btw!


Cheers


G

rusty nuts - 14/3/05 at 06:25 PM

Got no idea if it would fit but as a start it may be worth trying a 1.8TD manifold gasket against the Zetec head . I suspect that the ports may not line up but I wouldn't put money on it. Best of luck , Rusty

Danozeman - 14/3/05 at 10:01 PM

I think the ports line up as said above. Just the studs ae wrong. Best bet is to join the zetec turbo boys for info...

Garage19 may know.... He's turbo'd his..

alan wheeldon - 15/3/05 at 09:40 AM

I dont know about the TD manifold but the RS turbo manifold fits, you just have to alter the stud holes