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Originally posted by mystiquevltwin:

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sorry to add fuel to this simi old thread...but i had a couple of thoughts.
1) will a pre 98 zetec throtle body fit a 98?
2) and i was really thinking of getting some kind of chip or preformance gaining computer thingy...can anyone steer me in a good direction on that?

thanks
kevin

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I had a 97 TB on my 00.

Originally posted by Kremithefrog:

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superchip

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I'm thinking the same thing. With the Zetec you can poor in tons of cash and get only small gains. Better off getting the SuperChip or something like it that works first before dumping loads of money on a TB.

Then again, a dual TB would look nice.

Originally posted by TronX:

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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:

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superchip

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I'm thinking the same thing. With the Zetec you can poor in tons of cash and get only small gains. Better off getting the SuperChip or something like it that works first before dumping loads of money on a TB.

Then again, a dual TB would look nice.

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Originally posted by SleeperZ:

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Originally posted by TronX:

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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:

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superchip

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I'm thinking the same thing. With the Zetec you can poor in tons of cash and get only small gains. Better off getting the SuperChip or something like it that works first before dumping loads of money on a TB.

Then again, a dual TB would look nice.

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Chip is a horrible first mod.
Only ATX's should get it to firm up shifts.
Otherwise, start with intake/exhaust.

And the Zetec is very mod friendly.
For the cost of an ADC kit for the Duratec,
a Zetec can get to 300wHP on a turbo.
Its just nobody has done it.

And with the right mods a n/a Zetec can get to 180wHP for less than $1500.
But again, nobody is doing serious mods (except Hector).

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The intake is a given, everyone does them these days. It's just a matter of doing it right that you don't see often.

I was speaking of the ATX for the chip, as most people have auto with the zetec. Or maybe not?

You can buy an engine that does 240 ~ 260 from a honda without any turbo mods. You know what I'm trying to say here. Is it really worth all the extra cash when you can buy HP?

The problem with modding the zetec is that it was not designed to withstand the eternal pressures of the forced air. I can go a lot further into why this happens. But it's a sure fire way to burn out an engine fast before its time.

Then again who really cares? If you got the money and you really what to trick out your car then go for it. If nothing else maybe people will learn a few things along the way.

I really wish they would build more options for cars. I'd to get the biggest engine you can get without all the extra crap and stick in a small cheap car. "Sir.. I want that Honda Civic with the Hemi."

Originally posted by SleeperZ:

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And with the right mods a n/a Zetec can get to 180wHP for less than $1500.
But again, nobody is doing serious mods (except Hector).

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Originally posted by SleeperZ:

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PnP head is a must to break 160wHP, most of the FJ people do not have them.
Increase compression, 3/5 angle valve job (or radius), then add cams, cam gears, high flow intake manifold (not just a ported manifold), full exhaust, real CAI, 65mm TB, larger MAF, UDP, and a dyno tune.
Of course larger injectors & fuel pump.
Can be done for about $2000 if you shop around and have the head done and don't just buy one.

You just have to get away from bolt-ons for serious power.

What it boils down to is;
How much money are you willing to spend?
How much time/effort are you willing to invest?

But in the end, just have fun!

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I have seen guys with those exact same mods hit 160-170ish whp...

Even TurboTom built an NA car that hit 233fwhp and he said it cost alot more to do than his turbo kit.

Going NA in a zetec is not cheap...

But basically to put it in a nut shell, u need a built engine to make some NA power. The only thing you left out was bottom end and tranny.