Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Transaxle HeavyDuty CD4E ?

What would I need to support a Turbo on my 96 GL Zetec with the CD4E transaxel.


Shiftkit, and limited slip im thinking, External cooler (big), External oil filter. Plus any parts that can be upgraded, I will.


Im getting my CD4E rebuilt, and im going to go junkyarding for manifolds etc. My friend has a tig welder and is willing to help.

Im going to attempt the first Turbo Automatic Zetec(to my knowlege). I shall dub it TAZ.

Im going to get my tranny rebuilt while im in bootcamp, when I figure out where im stationed, Im going to rebuild the engine with the free garges on the Air Force bases.

And junkyard.. a lot for spair parts.. Everything will be custom.


Currently my motor has 63,845 miles.. In prime shape for the mileage...

The Engine will recieve, metal impeller waterpump, Cams, new rods, new vavles & springs, High temp gaskets, High Compression pistons, Im going to have the engine bored and sleeved. New oil pump (just incase)


Then im purchasing a T3-T40E Turbonetics Hybrid turbocharger.


Ill use a junkyard for innercooler, and all the extras that I will be making the custom parts from, my only concern is the Transmission..

Is it possible?


Or should I just fix my GL, and get a SE to tinker with. Money will not be a issue.


Just getting opinions...