Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Zetec Performance Wanna get a stock pre-98 Zetec over 200 hp

The Zetec can use 100hp runs of nitrous as long as you upgrade your fuel pump(the stock piece runs out of steam REAL QUICK), run colder plugs and get a custom burn for timing retard for the nitrous use. I would either run a multi-port setup or a dry kit seeing as the Zetec has a gigantic loop in the intake that allows the fuel to seperate from the intake charge. This makes a standard wet kit VERY iffy to use. All of this and you could have an extra 100hp on tap for about $750 if you shop right with no damage to the engine. If it runs lean with ANY power adder you will break stuff.
The stock engine is good to about 225hp before you start to break internals. Anything more and your living on borrowed time. The only inexpensive way to turbo a contour/mystique is to do it yourself. There are PLENTY of threads on here about turboing the Zetec. Good luck and welcome to the board.

I've run 100HP shots through my car, it can be done.

Could a 7psi eagle talon turbo fit????

Most OEM turbo's for 4 cylinders will fit. I'm using a WRX turbo. You'll probably have to re-clock the turbo to get the inlet and outlets to point where you want them. The hardest part is making the exhaust manifold, but using a stock Focus header with a small adapter plate/pipe is a good alternative.

The main problem with stock OEM turbo's is they will run out of breath past 9-10psi. At 7psi I did 190whp, and at 9psi I did 200whp, not a huge difference. But if you just want a easy 200whp with quick spool, coupled with the low cost of buying one used, they're a good buy.

Thx for the info.

Another thing...

Could you show me some pics (if possible)
And give an idea of the prices.

Plz...

http://www.focaljet.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=2416664577&an=0&page=0#2416664577
That's the link to the Focaljet FAQs for FI. Lots of good info and the Focaljet is where I learned everything I know about the Zetec. While the Focus Zetec isn't exactly the same as ours, it's close enough that 99% of the info crosses over.

This is the link too the google cashe of a turbo FAQ I wrote for my Cougar forums. A forum shutdown wiped out the main FAQ so this is all I have right now. Only the first page is avaliable.
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