Width of Zetec head with 45 DCOE's compared to Pinto

[v8pete]

Hi folks - can anyone tell me whether a Zetec fitted with '45 Weber DCOEs is signifcantly wider than a Pinto with a silar setup? Would such a swap mean that you'd end up with sideways clearance problems with the Trumpets, especially if it was a bit tight before anyhow!?

Thanks,
Pete.

[CorseChris]

Not exactly what you are asking...but I swapped out a Xflow with DCOEs for a Zetec (with TBs that had the same dimensions as DHLAs) and it's no wider. This does depend a lot on your inlet manifolds of course. The one on the Xflow was medium sort of size and I used a short Raceline one on the Zetec. Zetec head is really pretty compact.

If it's any help, I could measure from engine centreline to filter backplate for you.

[v8pete]

Many thanks for the offer - yes, it would be great if you get a moment to know what the didtance from the head center line to the edge of the carbs/filters.
Cheers,
Pete.

[CorseChris]

I'm working on the car this weekend so will measure up for you.

[gefopsman]

There are several possible answers but it depends on your setup. I swapped from a Pinto to a Zetec. The Zetec head is wider, although obviously the inlets are on the other side.
You may use a shorter manifold though which could offset the difference.

[CorseChris]

Measured up - just under 10" from head center line to filter backplate. Add on whatever you need for trumpets & filter(s). The Raceline inlet manifold I used is the shortest available for the Zetec AFAIK. Depends on which way you go, but there are loads of options for induction.

HTH

[v8pete]

Thanks guys for the help and advice and measurements ! - I think it looks like there should be plenty of room after all, with the correct manifold.

On the matter of swapping from the Pinto to Zetec, I think that I've read that one of the Zetec engine mounts is in a completely different place; is the other still about right, or do you usually end up redoing both?

Cheers
Pete.

[gefopsman]

I remade both as one is in a different place but both have different bolt holes in the mounting flange.