If I were to install the SVT rods and pistons into my stock 2.0L non-SVT Zetec, would the compression remain the same?
SVT rods and pistons
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the point of the svt rods or pistons? or the point of changing the compression ratio?
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...they're stronger. not eagle, crower, JE strong, etc...but a lot stronger.
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SVT rods and pistons can be a cheap alternative to forged internals. it has been proven to daily drive with 330 whp on stock svt rods and pistons. where at stock zetec fail around the 250whp range.
Omni, the svt bottom end is the same (as far as measurements go not talking strength) as the regular zetec.
all the compression comes from the heads.
the zetec = 48 cc combustion chambers
the SVT = 42 cc combustion chambers
Omni, the svt bottom end is the same (as far as measurements go not talking strength) as the regular zetec.
all the compression comes from the heads.
the zetec = 48 cc combustion chambers
the SVT = 42 cc combustion chambers
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well sometimes you can get some used ones for 150~ so thats pretty cheap..
but i know from steve they are like 159 for the set(rods pistons and rings) x4 and your nearing the forged parts like JE, Crower, Supertech, Eagle territory so new, its not worth it but if you can get some used then sure
but i know from steve they are like 159 for the set(rods pistons and rings) x4 and your nearing the forged parts like JE, Crower, Supertech, Eagle territory so new, its not worth it but if you can get some used then sure
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if building on the cheap... the svt rods/pistons are the way to go... you can pick up a set in the 20k mile range for 100-200... and have been dyno proven to hold 20+psi of boost... and some have been daily driven at those levels without a problem (350-370whp range)
now... if your planning a 300whp build... $150 is much better then a $1000..
as everyone else has stated... the compression is all in the cyl. head and gasket....
i believe the svt also runs a slightly thinner head gasket which also bumps compression up a bit along with the smaller combustion chamber.
hope that helps
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now... if your planning a 300whp build... $150 is much better then a $1000..
as everyone else has stated... the compression is all in the cyl. head and gasket....
i believe the svt also runs a slightly thinner head gasket which also bumps compression up a bit along with the smaller combustion chamber.
hope that helps
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on the contrary my sedan driving brother, the svt gasket is actually thicker then the regular zetec gasket.AcIdBuRn02ZTS said:
i have a set for sale 210 shipped has around 20k on them
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that sounds about right Todd
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i knew it was one way or another... just couldnt quite remember.. i knew they were different though...
anyways...
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anyways...
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OrangeZXT... your inbox is full... i want both items so let me know ASAP...
thanks!!!
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thanks!!!
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