Hi All
I have a relatively well powered and solid 212bhp Zetec engine in my kitcar (9k on the clock from crate). I am considering moving to a 1.6 Ecoboost.
The ecoboost prices seem to be going up and up.
Wondering if anyone had done the swap. I it worth it and is there good value in my engine?
Thanks
TooLate
If your engine has the right bits then it has good value for the kit and classic car scene.
I would say having turbo’d a 7 it really wasn’t for me. Plumbing and heat management in such a small car is also hard work.
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Originally posted by big_wasa
If your engine has the right bits then it has good value for the kit and classic car scene.
I would say having turbo’d a 7 it really wasn’t for me. Plumbing and heat management in such a small car is also hard work.
Zetec is a good engine & set-up and yours has decent power in a 7 type car
Guess it depends what you want to use it for, but is it really worth all that's involved?
There's known issues with both the 1 litre and 1.6 litre Ecoboost engines (when used in their original guise) and Ford issued a recall
(Iirc BBC Watchdog covered the issue/s)
Perhaps this is why the prices for used engines has gone up ?
I know Westfield use the Ecoboost in their Sport 250 models, but I've also heard plenty horror stories about cracks in the bores. There is a solution to this which involves machining and top-hat liners, but think the cost of this is about £2k.... If you're after an upgrade, think about the (well-trodden) path or adding a turbo to the Zetec rather than whole engine swap.
Just a thought, check the inlet and exhaust directions across the head as I think they might be in opposite directions between a zetec and an ecoboost engine.
I'd agree with perksy, you need to ask yourself what you're going to use it for.
I have a tuned 2.0 zetec in the Fury and in reality it's too quick for the road as is. I don't track it (I've done 2 track days) and
mainly use it for tour.
IMO I felt more of a hero on the old 1.8 using 3/4 throttle than in the 2.0 using 1/2.
If you're going to use it and you can deal with the hassle of an engine swap, then go for it.
You didn't say what style car.
I have a 1.6 Ecoboost in the for sale section. https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/34/viewthread.php?tid=219355
Fortunately, it has everything you need to fit it into your car.
Aside from the engine I'm selling, if you buy an engine straight from a Fiesta then you'll find it's very bulky with lots of bits that
aren't needed. There are vacuum pipes for emissions, a massive alternator and other bits.
SBD and Dave Gemzoe sell lots of bits that blank these things off and make the installation simpler for race car/kit car installation. It's also
highly recommended that you install a Dry Sump. They cost £2k.
If you want to chat about what I had to get to fit it all in my car then I'm happy to have a chat, whether you're interested in my engine or
not. I've got a bit of experience in the process.
I'd keep it as is and look at electric in another 5+ years. Petrol is going to be an insane cost by then
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Originally posted by Benzine
I'd keep it as is and look at electric in another 5+ years. Petrol is going to be an insane cost by then
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Originally posted by Benzine
I'd keep it as is and look at electric in another 5+ years. Petrol is going to be an insane cost by then