Tuning the ford duratec and best duratec performance parts. Our 2lt touring car class engine has been used with great success by many erc drivers. The duratec named engine as fitted to the focus st170 is a good motor but was actually a tuned zetec with a new rocker cover. In north america however, only the dual overhead cam engines carry the duratec name and the brandname is affixed to a large number of different engines. Modern engine tuning achieves this end, and presents engine tuning as an art as well as a science. Noteworthy are the chapters on cooling, exhaust and the ignition system. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time. Youd expect there to be plenty of scope for tuning the duratec. When i fitted the duratec to my puma, i sourced the engine from a 2005 fiesta st, it came with an. We someone who has experience with ford engines and service manuals, so we can clarify this once and for all.
Other items such as rings, gaskets, valves, valve train items and fasteners may be special ordered. Duratec installations technical centre for the ford mazda duratec i4 engine, information on fitting them to rwd cars, modification and tuning. Anyway, for the sake of simplicity im going to refer to these engines with the original mazda engine code since the 2. Machined from 6082 aluminium to the highest standards and finished in black anodised coating these bracket sets are perfect for almost any level of installation from home build kitca. Machined from 6082 aluminium to the highest standards and finished in black anodised coating these bracket sets are perfect for almost any level of installation from home build kitcars through to full blooded race cars. It a very long time since i last drove a mondeo and to say i was impressed is an understatement. All you need to know about tuning the ford duratec engine. Buying a full blown race engine may be asking for trouble again though, it. But there are big differences the engine has chaindriven cams as opposed to the zetecs belt, plus the induction and exhausts are respectively on the opposite sides. The new duratec he engine is the cornerstone of our long term petrol engine strategy, and it is the result of an intensive process to develop a new range of powertrains that are absolutely on the technological edge, said prof. Apr, 2016 two books on two very different types of engines recently arrived at petrolicious hq.
Dunnell engines duratec and zetec engines and components for. Our engine builds come with a typical 30 day parts warranty. Two books on two very different types of engines recently arrived at petrolicious hq. Caterham sigma engine performance upgrades and rebuilds both fixed cam and tivct.
Put simply, you dont have to do much to wring out the power, as sb developments has done backtoback tests all on the same day, after extensive preparation. We had a 2 litre zetec on 45s with weber alpha management i think that pushed out somewhere about 140bhp, when we built the new car we looked at duratec, zetec and xe options we went xe in the end as the per bhp was the least. This is the latest exciting power unit to come from ford and looks very much like the zetec especially when that engines badged as such. The reason i ask is that if you can switch to a duratec you can get more power for less. This new engine is referred to as a duratec, which stands to reason really thats the name on the rocker cover. Ford first introduced this engine in the 1993 in the ford mondeo. Ciclajbek, your engine is the mazda l8de engine, or probably duratec 18 if american ford were to give it a name like it has the mazda 2.
We can supply complete engines in a wide range of specifications. It is no more difficult to install than a zetec the only issue you have really is the bell housing but these are readily available but a bit pricey. All engines are supplied fully run in and power tested, having been built to exacting standards using new base engines. The duratec he installed in the fiesta st150 has a standard flywheel, the egr valve removed and a head with larger valves. Our 3l engine blocks are modified and bolt directly into. Engines without the high flow head make 1015bhp less, and require more work to produce the same bhp. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe from 19982004 and by ford in north america from 19992007. Caterham duratec engine performance upgrades and rebuilds. Feb 24, 2012 ford duratec he tuning guide this is the most recent electrifying capacity unit to claim roots in passage and looks absolutely much similar to the zetecin particular when that motors badged accordingly.
Now, theres the first bit of confusion were faced with, because of course ford already has an i4. There are no hydraulic tappetslifters in the engine. Producing 290bhp and 180ftlbs of torque it has twice won the erc after only 3 seasons of use. Engine purchased march 2014 i have bought a brand new 2. We will send out a different engine if the issue was not related to install issues. The original duratec v6 engine was designed by ford and porsche. It is no more difficult to install than a zetec the only issue you have really is the bell housing.
Duratec is a brand name of the ford motor company used for the companys range of gasolinepowered fourcylinder, fivecylinder and sixcylinder passenger car engines the original 1993 duratec v6 engine was designed by ford and porsche. These two books about engines are unexpectedly great. All ford tuning files are custom made and thoroughly tested on a 4x4 state of the art dynometer. If you do not see what you need, pistons and connecting rods may be available or can be custom made. Said to be the most sophisticated and smooth engine design, this type of engine has found its way into some of the most desirable luxury and supercars of yesteryear and today. All this talk and i am still waiting for my engine delivery i just cant wait any longer hopefully not too much longer just found out the new body kevlarcarbon panels are almost half the weight of the ally and far stronger perhaps i should reskin the whole car richard in france with a yellow rolling chassis, awaiting ordered duratec parts. Ford duratec he tuning guide this is the latest exciting power unit to come from ford and looks very much like the zetec especially when that engines badged as such. Duratec is a brand name of the ford motor company used for the companys range of gasolinepowered fourcylinder, fivecylinder and sixcylinder passenger car engines. The engine was designed by japanese company mazda lf model of mzr series. The duratec he i4 in fact is a mazda unit and has no relation to any zetec sigma engine, and yes is nothing to do with the duratec badged st170 item either. In one corner, we have a heavyweight book about the mighty and heavyweight v12.
So, are europe durateche and american duratec based on the same mazda lengine and what are the differences, if any. Ford duratec he tuning guide 27 sep, 2011 burton tuning guides this is the latest exciting power unit to come from ford and looks very much like the zetec especially when that engines badged as such. Online library duratec engine ford duratec engine ford wiki duratec he 2. Dunnell engines duratec and zetec engines and components for road and race dunnell engines ford duatec, ford zetec engines supplies of ford components for the road and motor sport.
Ford duratec he tuning guide this is the latest exciting power unit to come from ford and looks very much like the zetec especially when that engine s badged as such. It offers great power output in a lightweight package with an extended rev range, this engine with its strong torque curve gives great performance and exceptional. The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. View and download generac power systems ford duratec 0f9765mnl engine parts manual online. A solid flexible range of 4 5 and 6 cylinder engines with inline and v configuration units among the lineup. The chapters are well planned and contain a wealth of detail, tables, and calculation methods. If you have an engine issue that was not caused by the installer you will need to send the engine back to our shop for inspection. Tuning the zetec page 1 last on march 28 2017 zetec 2. A stock 3l motor requires extensive modification to bolt into a contour or cougar engine bay. Duratec intake tuning valve and intake manifold runner control since im a relative duratec noob, i started seeking sources for information regarding the mysteries of the intake manifold runner control valve, and the intake tuning valve and how they relate to the motors operation and. Duratec tuning there is a lot of information floating around the forum in regards to methods and products used to modify the exhaust on a 20032011 focus with either the 2. Tts are proud to offer our tuner supercharger kits for the 2.
Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000 model year. Is duratec he engine reliable i get the opportunity to drive quite a variety of new cars and recently drove a new ford mondeo 2. Cosworth camshaft duratec he i4 250280bhp inlet yd0718 cosworth camshaft duratec he i4 250280bhp exhaust yd0719 dunnel engines single valve springs dunnel engines water pump cover. And with power outputs from 200 to in excess of 348 bhp, our i4 duratec is already a championship winner.
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