Engine swap in 3000M
Discussion
I know I know - it has been debated in several posts. I think now, that I have more or less been through them all.. But maybe not. I read in one post, that a 2 litre Zetec is more or less a bolt in. And - as I have read, it has been done several times. But I have NOT found any threads or forum posts taking me through this type of project. So anyone on here with some build sheets/how to's and preferable some pics?
Thanks for any help, Morten
Thanks for any help, Morten
Edited by MortenH on Saturday 19th September 21:16
madsvlund said:
Morten, jaguar V6 is more or less a straight fit :-)
BTW, I'm working on a 3x ducati 848 throtle body setup with 12 injectors, 6 of them mounted shower style.
Else would a BMW 2.0 M3 4 cyl be an attractive option, but 170 hp is max if you want goverment applause.
Sounds good Mads - how many HP are you for with the new setup?BTW, I'm working on a 3x ducati 848 throtle body setup with 12 injectors, 6 of them mounted shower style.
Else would a BMW 2.0 M3 4 cyl be an attractive option, but 170 hp is max if you want goverment applause.
But you are right - 170 HP is what I am aiming for = Zetec 2,0 Black top with webers seems to fit that bill. And it will be the smallest bill as well... At least much smaller than a M3 engine. And with a substantial weight loss as well, compared to the current Essex V6.... I am aiming for a power upgrade, though everything (including a Chimaera) feels SO SLOW after the Caterham. But most important is driveability and reliability!
Dollyman1850 said:
When It fires and runs after wiring I will let you know…
Engine mounts for Zetec to Escort are from retro Ford (Dave Colledge) in Corby. Being that Crossflow in escort is same as crossflow in Vixen I took a punt and they fitted perfectly.
Gearbox mount is Rally design and new chassis brackets made.
Exhaust was AAS in Newcastle.
Diff can be left std or modified..mild to wild….
I expect the finished car will sound and go like this…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU4Gejel3lk
N.
Sounds really great with the TB'ed Zetec in that Cortina! It might even be a cheaper solution than the webers??Engine mounts for Zetec to Escort are from retro Ford (Dave Colledge) in Corby. Being that Crossflow in escort is same as crossflow in Vixen I took a punt and they fitted perfectly.
Gearbox mount is Rally design and new chassis brackets made.
Exhaust was AAS in Newcastle.
Diff can be left std or modified..mild to wild….
I expect the finished car will sound and go like this…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU4Gejel3lk
N.
Edited by Dollyman1850 on Saturday 26th September 21:37
Edited by Dollyman1850 on Saturday 26th September 21:48
Still - I was thinking that the webers ad more character and are a little more period correct fitment...
Mads - I already have a Type 9 gearbox from a XR4i in the shed and I also have the BMW rack still here, som actually I thought building the car with an engine like this + webers and my gearbox + a servoed BMW rack would not be way too difficult??!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2L-Ford-Zetec-Engine-Bla...
Might not be the case - and I would sertainly still need a lot of guidance..
Just as mentioned by Mads above, I have to stay below 168 hp in the engines original for, as I otherwise will not be able to get it taxed and road legal here in DK.
I guess I will be going for a 2 litre Black top Zetec coupled with my type 9 gearbox... Sounds like the best plan (economically and also technically) for me!
Thanks for the input!
I guess I will be going for a 2 litre Black top Zetec coupled with my type 9 gearbox... Sounds like the best plan (economically and also technically) for me!
Thanks for the input!
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