I'm gutted for you Mark.

Why not put a 2nd hand V6 in, such as this one on the bay of E.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-granada-v6-engine-c...

CHILL big yin, i know it's a bummer that all this is happening it could have been worse if you had'nt check the engine and fitted the supercharger in excitment then you would be kicking your own neds, would it not be cheaper to find a 280i engine somewhere [check it out] then get it fitted.
There is'nt an easy answer to your problems. Fingers crossed.

jonny.

Mr Zig, put the hammer back in the boot and count to 50
There, ahhhhhhh..

I'm sure you'll come across a replacement standard engine and not at the price of a mid sized family saloon..
Go onto a few Capri forums and Granada ones, surely someone would have an engine going spare..
You gotta try.. Infact at that price, you could buy a good 2.8 Capri or old XR4x4, take the engine and sell the bits, see those Capri bits second hand go for small fortunes.
splitting a Capri could end up giving you a free engine.
Worth a thought, I would.

She ain't dead yet, just in need of a wee nurturing..

Fingers crossed for ya

Si

Hi Chaps..Thanks for the support..I will be looking at all the options that have been put forward..i did call the ford garage to see if he has any blocks/heads laying about and he said he cant believe that that much damage has happened..When i told him of the price for the rebuild he said if the labour is that much then you are probably looking at a 10K spec engine..he mentioned that the car clinic in derby who he uses all the time can supply and fit a 3.6ltr V6 with optional heads and valves for around 3.5K..I can get a race prepared Ford 302 smallblock crate engine from the states for 4K..Even the guy that i went to see before locally quoted me 2K plus fitting for a rebored tuned V6..The strange thing is she is still pulling like a train, There is no smoke whatsoever coming out of the exhausts...I might take her to the ford garage next week to have the heads off and have a proper look..
Here are the heads a little while ago..Approx 3 months ago..

Thanks dave, I will definitely have a chat with john toovey..Do you have any contact details please or do i google him..Cheers to everyone...a calmer Ziga.

Heads previously:

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Zigster stop making pretend 'Essex Boys' poop their pants you little gangster you!

Things always seem terrible initially but after a day or two of researching i guarantee things won't be so bad. A ball ache for sure but not insurmountable. This may be a blessing in disguise as you now know that when you fit the blower the donkey will be up to it.........


Jimbo

Crikey Mark , I know you gave up the cigs and all that , but reaching into the boot and getting the hammer out?? In SE London?

I say go with what the guys are saying here , ebaying/googling will get cheaper used or a crate lump to which you can fit the blower onto and in the meantime run around in what you have ( well whats the worst that can happen )

Really sorry to hear the bad news Zig. Why does bad things always happen to good people? I am sure you will find a solution once you've thought it through carefully. Things always seem worse initially. We need you at the BNG so try and get this sorted. All the best mate.

Tony. TCB.

Hi Mark

Deep breathing fella! and echo what has already been said. The car was pulling well when you were following me up the Kent Hill with no smoke etc. Time to look at options in the clear light of another day especially as you are going the blower route.

All the best

Chris

Mark,

A few things a little strange, I'm not saying the engine isn't past it's best, (bore scope shouldn't lie) but....

The plugs were removed and inspected first, but they didn't do a 'proper' compression test, but took the easy option of a relative test looking for RPM drop when killing off one cylinder and a calculation to what the compression might be? Then a compression of '12% - 14%' if that was a true percentage of what it should be, I would be surprised if it would even idle on those cylinders! How does the engine idle, smooth or regular lumpyness and what typical RPM?

The faulty WUR, giving rich fueling would lead to bore wash and wear, not lumps of piston/head missing (has it, infact been pinking/detonating?).

It's not normal to overbore the 2.8 to 2.9, the normal practice is to increase bore from 93 to 94mm this equates to 2850cc, and at 94mm you get a greater product choice. I'm probably being a little critical but guess this is what they were suggesting. You can buy off the shelf 94mm 8.5:1 CR forged pistons for ~£130 ea. They weren't available when I rebuilt mine, so I went for a bespoke set of pistons at ~£200 ea (with a 16 week delivery!)

Cam, we've discussed before, but DONT just throw a cam in as it's high lift, you NEED to either stick with an OE cam OR a bespoke grind, the 'hotter' cams have more overlap, great for NA engines but if its FI it will just be blowing air/fuel down the exhaust, so you will be severely limited what boost you can generate.

Stronger rods, what RPM are you going to rev this thing to (superchargers power lower down) 6K RPM with a standard rod or 6.2K with upgraded big end bolts, obviously shot peening is a good security measure and not so pricy.

Steel cam gear, yes a wise investment, alloy ones are also available and tend to be a little quieter (does that mater on your car )

Head....... There's a minefield! But yes 1K upwards for a pair of big valve IN/EX and hard EX seats, but be warned, the 2.8 heads are fairly thin castings, so fitting big valves and hardened seats can be a brave mans game, but if you do go the increased valve size route, do use someone who has done this to 2.8 heads in the past.

I thought the 2K parts seems VERY cheap, and the 3K labour expensive (maybe as a tight arse that bdoes my own work I'm out of touch) From memory my engine cost just over 5K to rebuild in 2004, but, I don't regret it and the results are good, it's been on three sets of rollers in my ownership and each time received very positive comments, last time at BBWF this year.

A second hand engine is an option, but if you want any decent power from the SC installation I think you should look a a decent set of forged pistons, doubt you will find them in a second hand engine.

Sorry if I sound negative, just don't want you spending money, then chasing your next set of issues.

Good luck, you have my mail address.

Chris.

Hi mrzig. Just read about Delilah. Sorry to hear about that.