There are some rabid Zetec fans out there that will swear by it no matter what, and probably the same for the Duratec. From what I've read, here's the summary:
Duratec:
-V6 means more cylinders and better torque
-No replacement for displacement
-Better modding base out there (with other duratecs and the SVT parts)
-Sounds absolutely amazing
-I've read claims that the internals are good up to 1100hp or something, not sure though
Zetec:
-Iron block is better for boosting (maybe?)
-Smaller engine leaves more room in the engine bay for turbo/SC
-Cheaper (on average)
-Sounds like every other stupid ricer
-I've read claims that the internals are good up to 1100hp or something
You're crazy. I get better gas mileage in mine than my mom did in her 02 civic.Poor fuel eco for a 4cyl.
PurpleMystique said:There are some rabid Zetec fans out there that will swear by it no matter what, and probably the same for the Duratec. From what I've read, here's the summary:
Duratec:
-V6 means more cylinders and better torque
-No replacement for displacement
-Better modding base out there (with other duratecs and the SVT parts)
-Sounds absolutely amazing
-I've read claims that the internals are good up to 1100hp or something, not sure though
Zetec:
-Iron block is better for boosting (maybe?)
-Smaller engine leaves more room in the engine bay for turbo/SC
-Cheaper (on average)
-Sounds like every other stupid ricer
Better modding? :nonono: Sound? How is that revelant?:shrug:
Better modding? :nonono: Sound? How is that revelant?:shrug:
i dont see how thats relevent since there are several very nice sounding zetecs. its all based on pipe diameter and muffler. if you go with 2.25" or 2.5" pipe with a borla muffler it will sound good.
No I'm not crazy, my Zetecs best gas milage is 27.5 mpg. My SVTs Duratec best 27.8 mpg.
Zetecs average milage for me 25.89 mpg
Svts 24.67 mpg
Not a big difference, and I imagine a standard Duratec would get slightly better gas milage then the SVT version, with a high gear ratioand better low end tourque.
you've got big problems then, i average 34-36mpg all year round, and I don't drive slow..No I'm not crazy, my Zetecs best gas milage is 27.5 mpg. My SVTs Duratec best 27.8 mpg.
Zetecs average milage for me 25.89 mpg
Svts 24.67 mpg
Not a big difference, and I imagine a standard Duratec would get slightly better gas milage then the SVT version, with a high gear ratioand better low end tourque.
and to add to all the things about zetec not having torque, why do boosted zetecs continue to dyno 20-30ft/lbs more torque then they do HP.. We're not dealing with hondas here, zetecs make torque. Hell, even stock they have more torque then they do HP. 'No replacement for Displacement'- that'd work better if the Duratec was more then .5 liters displacement and 2 more pistons.
sure they do, that's why you can have a 400whp honda with only 205ftlbs of torque?Turbos make torque. Even a boosted Honda (tuned appropriately) will have good torque.
sure they do, that's why you can have a 400whp honda with only 205ftlbs of torque?
PurpleMystique said:Taste is relative. I, along with many others, just don't like the sounds of most 4 cylinder engines. I have yet to hear a Zetec I could stand (I've had two before my Duratec). The Duratec, on the other hand, just sounds so nice.
No I'm not crazy, my Zetecs best gas milage is 27.5 mpg. My SVTs Duratec best 27.8 mpg.
Zetecs average milage for me 25.89 mpg
Svts 24.67 mpg
Not a big difference, and I imagine a standard Duratec would get slightly better gas milage then the SVT version, with a high gear ratioand better low end tourque.
Nope, not really. Maybe I'm biased though:so i guess you dont like either of these:
KerryKools exhaust -SVT exhaust on a zetec
My exhaust -custom exhaust on a zetec
and you comparing simalar modded zetecs vs duratecs is retarded, the motor that started out with more HP will have more hp at the end, Mod a SVT zetec (170hp) vs a non-svt duratec and then get back to us.
so i guess you dont like either of these:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3115910130197425072KerryKools exhaust -SVT exhaust on a zetec
My exhaust -custom exhaust on a zetec