Well, dodge is dodge and ford is ford. You can't compare the two. NOBODY, who tunes the Zetec, recommends the AFC or a piggy back unit. NOBODY. If you're trying to push twice the stock HP, which the Zetec can easily do under boost, you have to use either a standalone system like the Pectel, or get a custom dyno-tuned chip. If you get the tuning wrong though, then the rods will easily shatter.

I've been turbo'd for over 2 years and I've been reading about this topic for longer than that and I've learned that the easy and hard way. I recommend you go to focaljet.com to the forced induction section to do some research on Zetec turbo's. It's the place where most of the good info is stored, but some you'll have to look for. Or you could go here: Turbo FAQ

It's the google cache of the Cougar turbo faq I wrote a while back. It's only in the cache right now since the forum went down and when it came back up all the sticky posts were deleted and I havn't had a chance to rebuild it. It's a must read.



2000 Rio Red I4 Cougar 200whp & 210wtq at 9psi 254whp & 276wtq with NX 35shot WRX TD04 Turbo, Cut Short Shifter, Strut Tower Bar, 17" ZN Wheels, Roush Springs, Starion Intercooler, NX 35 shot, HKS SS BOV, Full 3" exhaust,StreetFlight Chip