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Joined: May 2012
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Hi Roger, did it make a difference removing the butterfly restriction if so is it an easy job.
Ian Hi Ian. The TB mod is ever so easy and I haven’t found a down side to date. Here is my original posting. Yes I believe it does make a difference but you have to remember there is more pedal movement. I find myself forgetting that. I also remapped around the same time so it’s difficult to differentiate between the two mods. If you are a lazy driver like me you won’t notice much difference say below 4k rpm, the noticeable difference is above where it is more eager to rev. Roger has one of the relatively rare 1.8 Duratecs. Most 1.8s are either “Silver top” Zetecs or the slightly newer “Black top” Zetecs.
There are some excellent companies offering power upgrades, if required. Stanley is a an even rarer 4/4. The word on the street is that he’s turbo charged but he keeps that very quiet. 
Roger
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Roger. Stanley’s engine (Black top Zetec) is standard as it left the factory 15 years ago. This makes its performance even more remarkable. Mind you, with 40,000+ miles on the clock, it is just nicely run in! 
Bud
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Thanks for the info Roger.
Ian
Ian
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Phill, thats my big worry.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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Thanks everybody for your help and advice. The car i have seen is a duratec 1800. Still cant deside, must be old age.  Sold my first +8 chassis no 29 still have withdrawal symptoms. 
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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The 1800 Duratec seems to be well regarded.
DaveW
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Needs to Get Out More!
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Ray, remember.....
the car could be a keeper with easy jump in and go with no worries. Little, if any, time spent in the garage doing age related work on the car. That is a big positive.
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