zetec vs duratec - Page 2 - The Ford Focus Forum

**OmniFocus** · 11-04-2009, 11:23 AM

None that I've experienced.

You also don't have to continually USE those upper revs, but they're kind of intoxicating.

It feels and sounds so good up there.

You might already be able to... Randy's off-the-shelf SVT tune has the limiter at 7500... or at least the three I've driven did.

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-04-2009, 12:37 PM

In my case I don't get to use the 5000+ range much at all since you're already into speeding ticket territory if you run it hard through second gear.

**bwatt** · 11-04-2009, 03:21 PM

see i was shifting at about 4800 to 5000 so thats a good reason hmmmm i might have to see if i can borrow his svt lol

**Lancer211** · 11-04-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwatt

see i was shifting at about 4800 to 5000 so thats a good reason hmmmm i might have to see if i can borrow his svt lol

Borrow it for.... um... getting groceries. Yeeeaaaah....

**bwatt** · 11-04-2009, 04:05 PM

what block takes boost safer? by that i mean how much boost on a stock block can safely be used on the duratec 2.3/2.0 and the zetec 2.0 and svt

brandon

**pzev04boy** · 11-04-2009, 05:54 PM

Here is my opinnion on the matter. The duratec is a better engine in terms of power & performance. The duratec block is stronger & the heads flow much better than any zetec head.

But Honestly they are a lot harder to work on. The zetec is very easy to work on. N/a the zetecs don't make huge power but they can be built up for FI and make great power.

I'd much rather work on a zetec than a duratec.

I've built, swapped, turbocharged, supercharged & modded dozens of zetecs but only a hand full of duratecs. The duratec is still a better all around engine.

We should all feel so lucky that both zetec & duratec are great engines and lend themselves to modificaton.

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 11-04-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwatt

what block takes boost safer? by that i mean how much boost on a stock block can safely be used on the duratec 2.3/2.0 and the zetec 2.0 and svt

brandon

In completely stock form I'm pretty sure the SVT Zetec will take the most boost and make the most power.

Once you start building motors with aftermarket internals I think the Duratec will win.

**G-forces** · 11-05-2009, 12:05 AM

^Totally agree with that.

Which is best from an engine/trans configuration standpoint in both performance and longevity...

As is from factory:
Road course = SVT Zetec, D2.0, Zetec, D2.3
Drag strip = D2.3, D2.0, SVT, Zetec
AutoX = depending on size of course either SVT or D2.3, D2.0, Zetec
Burning rubber from stop light = D2.3 (the rest depends on driver)
Ease of modifying and part availability = Zetec, SVT & D2.0, D2.3

$5,000+ in aftermarket performance parts:
Road course = D2.0, SVT, Zetec, D2.3
Drag strip = D2.3, D2.0, SVT, Zetec
AutoX = D2.3, SVT & D2.0, Zetec

Yes, cubes win for power, but strokers loose for longevity, and that's why the D2.3 doesn't belong at the front for EVERY list.

11-04-2009, 11:23 AM	#26 (permalink)
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 29,403	Re: zetec vs duratec None that I've experienced. You also don't have to continually USE those upper revs, but they're kind of intoxicating. It feels and sounds so good up there. You might already be able to... Randy's off-the-shelf SVT tune has the limiter at 7500... or at least the three I've driven did. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: The masters of ape latexing.

11-04-2009, 12:37 PM	#27 (permalink)
FORDSVTPARTS Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,240	Re: zetec vs duratec In my case I don't get to use the 5000+ range much at all since you're already into speeding ticket territory if you run it hard through second gear. __________________ To order from me just call 1-800-328-9552 and ask for Steve or use one of the methods below. Now accepting online orders here http://www.tousleyfordparts.com You can also find us here http://forums.focaljet.com/tousley-ford/ 2002 Silver SVT #2952 , custom CAI , Stage 2 throttle body, VF rear mount, FRPP 9mm wires, EAP/MACH HID's, Borla exhaust, K-W springs, FRPP UDP, Screamin Demon coil, Tuned by Mike at Unique Tuning in S.C.

11-04-2009, 05:54 PM	#31 (permalink)
pzev04boy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 3,192	Re: zetec vs duratec Here is my opinnion on the matter. The duratec is a better engine in terms of power & performance. The duratec block is stronger & the heads flow much better than any zetec head. But Honestly they are a lot harder to work on. The zetec is very easy to work on. N/a the zetecs don't make huge power but they can be built up for FI and make great power. I'd much rather work on a zetec than a duratec. I've built, swapped, turbocharged, supercharged & modded dozens of zetecs but only a hand full of duratecs. The duratec is still a better all around engine. We should all feel so lucky that both zetec & duratec are great engines and lend themselves to modificaton. __________________ 03 Zetec ATX E&S TURBO SYSTEMS powered sedan 00 Mustang Gt - Built motor - Soon to be Single turbo 07 Ninja 500R Building 640cc race motor.

11-05-2009, 12:05 AM	#33 (permalink)
G-forces Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,029	Re: zetec vs duratec ^Totally agree with that. Which is best from an engine/trans configuration standpoint in both performance and longevity... As is from factory: Road course = SVT Zetec, D2.0, Zetec, D2.3 Drag strip = D2.3, D2.0, SVT, Zetec AutoX = depending on size of course either SVT or D2.3, D2.0, Zetec Burning rubber from stop light = D2.3 (the rest depends on driver) Ease of modifying and part availability = Zetec, SVT & D2.0, D2.3 $5,000+ in aftermarket performance parts: Road course = D2.0, SVT, Zetec, D2.3 Drag strip = D2.3, D2.0, SVT, Zetec AutoX = D2.3, SVT & D2.0, Zetec Yes, cubes win for power, but strokers loose for longevity, and that's why the D2.3 doesn't belong at the front for EVERY list. __________________ Stockholm Getaway: Escort Cosworth vs Supra... on YouTube. Don't try this at home. (For some reason I thought this was a Focus the first time I saw it... now I have to find a new Signature.)

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