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Originally posted by jaxcontour:
To me a turbo would seem useless in the zetec. Why? The zetec runs on low rpms. Turbos require high rpms for effective boost. Notice how honda engines runs up to 7-8000 rpms before redline? that high rpm allows for enough exhaust output for effective turbo boost. Unless you tune the zetec to run at high rpms it might not be the most effective power upgrade.


Bwaaa, you're kidding, right? Useless?

Sheesh.

If a turbo requires high-rpms, why would 18 wheelers, that have a redline of 2500rpm, have a HUMONGOUS turbo?

I'm no turbo expert, but as long as the motor puts out enough exhaust gases to spool the turbo fast enough, it will make power. Almost any motor is capable of doing this. The more gas the motor puts out, the more power.

This is SCA's dyno of their turbo for the Zetec:
http://www.scracing.net/dyno-sca.jpg

Sure it's not worth the effort?

With the turbo already making power on a Zetec at say 3k rpm, you'll have 3500rpm to go to redline where the turbo is producing power.

And with today's technology, I.E. Aerocharger's turbo using variable geometry vanes which just about eliminate turbo lag, it's a worthy upgrade.

So, instead of spewing useless banter, do some reading up.

John


'98 SVT - modded
-15.01@91.8
'95 Suzuki GS500E
-faster than the above
---wanting a Speed Triple or Superhawk badly