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#538478 - 15/05/14 07:02 AM engine conversion
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Hey guys and gals! First post here happy the question is;

Ive got a 57 plate zetec s but what parts do i need to convert my engine into the st engine?

the list i can think of is; engine, gearbox, loom, ecu, keys, transponder...but i cant think of anythig else?

Ive owned the car for nearly 5 years now and it holds alot of sentimental value, as my grandad gave me the money to buy it (paying him back till the day he passed away) and i cant bring myself to "just buy an st". so any help would be extremly greatfull.

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#538479 - 15/05/14 07:12 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: kevzs]
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Basically what you have said plus radiator and rear discs if you don't have them already friend of mine got his as converted for about 1000 with his engine and other bits in part ex

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#538484 - 15/05/14 07:45 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: kevzs]
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My only advise is DONT TAKE TO PUMABUILD!
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#538487 - 15/05/14 07:57 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: redstLee]
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Originally Posted By: redstLee
Basically what you have said plus radiator and rear discs if you don't have them already friend of mine got his as converted for about 1000 with his engine and other bits in part ex


thankyou! Do i need all the coolant hoses? I phoned up o-c motorsport an he said something about the fueling is totally diffrent, but that was after be said he was too busy to help me!.

Would the engine bay loom connect to the loom inside the car?

Id like rear discs but thru my experience therecrap unless i go with the focus upgrade. Plus i wanna keep it sleeper style lol

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#538489 - 15/05/14 08:00 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: kevzs]
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my advice, don't do it, buy an ST..
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#538492 - 15/05/14 08:16 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: steviehouse]
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Originally Posted By: steviehouse
my advice, don't do it, buy an ST..


Thats the easy option. Please read above. I am not getting rid of the car as it holds alot of sentimental value.

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#538495 - 15/05/14 08:39 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: kevzs]
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While you doing the change maybe look at the USA 2.3 block.
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#538496 - 15/05/14 08:40 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: kevzs]
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I understand that, the last person with a ZS that didnt just want to buy an ST on here, had the conversion done and the car was ruined. So ended up buying an ST.

I understand the sentimental value but with such a risk as an engine swap that can go wrong, I would still buy an ST over risking ruining the car that means so much.
It will be hard to part with it of course but by doing this you can also remember your grandad as the person that helped you to move onto this next step, by helping you buy the next car on the ladder. In that way every car you buy can always help you remember your grandad as long as you remember where the original starting point was.
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#538498 - 15/05/14 08:55 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: steviehouse]
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Originally Posted By: steviehouse
I understand that, the last person with a ZS that didnt just want to buy an ST on here, had the conversion done and the car was ruined. So ended up buying an ST.

I understand the sentimental value but with such a risk as an engine swap that can go wrong, I would still buy an ST over risking ruining the car that means so much.
It will be hard to part with it of course but by doing this you can also remember your grandad as the person that helped you to move onto this next step, by helping you buy the next car on the ladder. In that way every car you buy can always help you remember your grandad as long as you remember where the original starting point was.


you do speak sense happy. Ive got a fair few years in the trade and got friends who run thier own garages. So im lucky enough to have enough people around to help when im stuck.

id do all the work myself to my standard which is pretty high. But i totally understand the complications swapping/converting an engine and if i gotta get a daily an have this as a long term project..then so be it snigger

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#538503 - 15/05/14 09:32 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: steviehouse]
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Originally Posted By: steviehouse
I understand that, the last person with a ZS that didnt just want to buy an ST on here, had the conversion done and the car was ruined. So ended up buying an ST.


This is why i said Dont go to Pumabuild.

btw get some pics loaded up of your ZS
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#538508 - 15/05/14 09:52 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: watkja]
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Originally Posted By: watkja
Originally Posted By: steviehouse
I understand that, the last person with a ZS that didnt just want to buy an ST on here, had the conversion done and the car was ruined. So ended up buying an ST.


This is why i said Dont go to Pumabuild.

btw get some pics loaded up of your ZS


i shall do happy and my mates dad is good friends with the owner of pumabuild but ive heard the reputation smirk first forum where ive had information so im happy!

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#538511 - 15/05/14 10:11 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: kevzs]
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Are you a west midlander as well?
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#538516 - 15/05/14 10:44 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: kevzs]
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Yeah. Wolverhampton area happy

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#538518 - 15/05/14 10:56 AM Re: engine conversion [Re: kevzs]
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You should have a look some of the meets were planning and get yourself along thumbs
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#538549 - 15/05/14 04:46 PM Re: engine conversion [Re: kevzs]
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if you want more power why not do something else instead of an ST engine, a focus rs engine or a mk2 rs engine to be really different, or maybe a 2.3 turbo mazda engine

insurance wouldn't be much more as declaring a different engine to the insurance will make it more than an st anyway i would think
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