scootz
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 11:52 AM |
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Duratec 1.8
What can be realistically achieved with a Duratec 1.8 engine? I've still got the 08 1.8 MX5 engine (125bhp in the car) and box lying around and
may just bung it into the Quantum as I want it ready for the start of summer.
So assuming a set of TB's and a half-decent cam swap... is 150bhp achievable?
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 12:00 PM |
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I would have thought 150bhp would be fairly easy with that engine!!
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big_wasa
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 03:21 PM |
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should be, you would get 150 on a 1.8 zetec with out cams.
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coozer
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 04:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
should be, you would get 150 on a 1.8 zetec with out cams.
Whats going to open the valves?
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scootz
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 04:09 PM |
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flak monkey
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 08:23 PM |
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Yep, and the same tuning parts with fit other than pistons.
The cams will go in, but std pistons may need pocketing as the normal aftermarket ones wont fit (different bore). I reckon you would get at least
150bhp just with throttle bodies.
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franky
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 08:28 PM |
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would it not be cheaper to sell the 1.8 and get a 2.0 then you've got your 150bhp with more to come?
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scootz
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| posted on 2/4/10 at 08:33 PM |
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Yup... but no-one wants the 1.8 MX5 engine and 5 speed-box that I have just now, so stuck with it until I find a buyer
Cheapest around (the only other similar package is sitting at £1499 just now  ).
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