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Saxo 2.0 Zetec

Postby ACE » Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:39 pm

Citreon Saxo with a Ford 2.0 Zetec engine.
Why? Umm, I'll get back to you on that.
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Re: Saxo 2.0 Zetec

Postby Renrut » Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:42 pm

The 2.0 engine from the Xsara VTS fits apparently but ruins the handling as its iron block, like the Zetec. One of the first PPC articles i read was one on a supercharged Saxo VTs. I'd say this is a better way to go. A 1.6 16V with forced induction would put it way ahead of a lot of current hot hatches thanks to it weighing half as much.
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Re: Saxo 2.0 Zetec

Postby Relentless Rob » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:51 pm

My neighbor has a 106GTi that had a 306 S16 engine fitted. He swapped them back because it handled so badly.

If you happen to have a Zetec, Saxo and reel of Duct Tape give it a go but you'd be better off fitting a 406 V6. ;)
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Re: Saxo 2.0 Zetec

Postby Renrut » Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:16 pm

Relentless Rob wrote:better off fitting a 406 V6. ;)


Won't that handle even worse?

I know on the xsara the 2.0 is shoved well back in the bay to give decent handling but it is a wider and bigger car than the saxo. The v6 would put more weight out front...

I think a saxo 1.5TD would be awesome with the boost wound right up and using compound charging to keep it vaguely drivable :D
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Re: Saxo 2.0 Zetec

Postby Relentless Rob » Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:06 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PEUGEOT-CITRO ... 745wt_1141

Used to sit pretty in the 205. If the Saxo is dramatically different get your grinder out and stick it in the back. ;)


There I go solving problems with a grinder again.
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