Duratec & gearbox Question
Discussion
Hi I am planing a new project.
It's a camper van as it happens rear wheel drive of course.
The plan is to fit a a Duratec V6 engine.
I was thinking Mondeo what is the best/easier/cheepest one to go for 2.5 or 3.0? model year type etc????
I was thinking of getting a salavage car as I want all the gubbins the ecu, wiring loom, A/C etc
And also what rear wheel drive box should I go for, something that bolts straight on with minimum fuss would be great.
It's a camper van as it happens rear wheel drive of course.
The plan is to fit a a Duratec V6 engine.
I was thinking Mondeo what is the best/easier/cheepest one to go for 2.5 or 3.0? model year type etc????
I was thinking of getting a salavage car as I want all the gubbins the ecu, wiring loom, A/C etc
And also what rear wheel drive box should I go for, something that bolts straight on with minimum fuss would be great.
It isn't easy, although aftermarket bell housings are now available as Morgan now fit them.
Mine is running a Cosworth T5 with modified cosworth bellhousing and custom adapter plate.
To be honest if you are planning on running it standard even a late ST24 will only give 168bhp and would suggest it isn't worth the hassle or extra expense over a good four pot. If you go aftermarket ECU and the ST200 or St220 it starts to make sense as good BHP is available.
Mine is running a Cosworth T5 with modified cosworth bellhousing and custom adapter plate.
To be honest if you are planning on running it standard even a late ST24 will only give 168bhp and would suggest it isn't worth the hassle or extra expense over a good four pot. If you go aftermarket ECU and the ST200 or St220 it starts to make sense as good BHP is available.
Pilot Pete said:
It is mid engine as it happens but I thought being a ford it would be widely used in Kits and hence easy.
One of the main reasons it isn't used much is because of the lack of RWD gearboxes. The Jag S type uses a Duratec derived engine, and the box from this will bolt up to a Duratec with a bit of fettling. Or better still use the complete Jag engine and box.I agree with james am curently trying to do something simular useing a st200 engine in to my G26 I have the entire loom from the donor but a few things like the imoboliser and abs are still to be removed I still want to have the option of tc ,call it a chicken button if you like 
am also having problems finding parts as its not very widely used
mite a porshe g50 transaxle fit ?
from a 944 I think ?
Dan
am also having problems finding parts as its not very widely used
mite a porshe g50 transaxle fit ?
from a 944 I think ?
Dan
Clive it a bit more fun than a tow car, by the time I am done you should be making V10 engine chassis and we can start all again
I have to say I am leaning more and more to the VX set up as I want to keep the cost down and I'm looking for something that will drop straight in with min fuss.
The question is now how new do I go to get the power and fuel figures, before I get all the problems with the new electric's.
Did VX do a good V6 that stands out in your mind?
P
I have to say I am leaning more and more to the VX set up as I want to keep the cost down and I'm looking for something that will drop straight in with min fuss.
The question is now how new do I go to get the power and fuel figures, before I get all the problems with the new electric's.
Did VX do a good V6 that stands out in your mind?
P
Pilot Pete said:
I can't use the noble set up.
When I say it's a mid engine I mean the engine sits behind the seats in the front, so I need a longish prop too.
VX is looking like the best way.
AHA so it needs to be longitudal?... so why go for the V6.. why not something equally cheap but bigger?When I say it's a mid engine I mean the engine sits behind the seats in the front, so I need a longish prop too.
VX is looking like the best way.
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