Zetec Engine & SVA
Discussion
Thinking of getting a small sports car that will be brand new, with a 2lt Zetec engine and have been told that about 175 bhp is about a powerful as you can get that will make it through the SVA, EU3 emissions and future MOT's.
Not sure if it makes a difference but the exhaust system would be short like say a caterham.
Is that correct?
I know I would be better with a duratec but the Exhaust system would be on the wrong side.
Not sure if it makes a difference but the exhaust system would be short like say a caterham.
Is that correct?
I know I would be better with a duratec but the Exhaust system would be on the wrong side.
I think it depends on the age of the Zetec - there is a cutoff point around 1995 I think where they will be tested on emissions to a different level.
Also the method of fueling will affect the emission and power - throttle bodies seem to be replacing carbs, or you could use the original Ford system I suppose.
Also the method of fueling will affect the emission and power - throttle bodies seem to be replacing carbs, or you could use the original Ford system I suppose.
Here you go, some info regarding testing levels and dates. I don't know if this is 100% correct or not though. The cutoff date for needing a cat seems to be Aug 1995.
Taken from here:
http://boardroom.wscc.co.uk/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?...
"Kit cars and amateur built vehicles are regarded as pre 1st August 1975 vehicles for the purposes of MOT emissions testing and are subject to a visual check only. The age of the engine is not taken into account. SVA(single vehicle approval) introduces some problems and these are complex, the SVA manual is the source of information. In a nutshell all vehicles get a "visual check" and vehicles first used after 1/8/75 or with an engine manufactured after this date get a metered check or a CAT test if they are listed in the emissions handbook or are on the emissions tester database. After August 1995 they get a CAT test. Amateur built vehicle SVA emissions tests are based on the vehicle build date unless there is proof that the engine is earlier. If a date cannot be determined, until 31 March 2001 they will get a non CAT test. From the 1st April 2001 the effective date will be assumed to be 1st August 1997, i.e they will get a CAT test unless there is proof of the date of manufacture of the engine. Also, dual fuel (petrol/gas) are tested in both modes."
Taken from here:
http://boardroom.wscc.co.uk/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?...
"Kit cars and amateur built vehicles are regarded as pre 1st August 1975 vehicles for the purposes of MOT emissions testing and are subject to a visual check only. The age of the engine is not taken into account. SVA(single vehicle approval) introduces some problems and these are complex, the SVA manual is the source of information. In a nutshell all vehicles get a "visual check" and vehicles first used after 1/8/75 or with an engine manufactured after this date get a metered check or a CAT test if they are listed in the emissions handbook or are on the emissions tester database. After August 1995 they get a CAT test. Amateur built vehicle SVA emissions tests are based on the vehicle build date unless there is proof that the engine is earlier. If a date cannot be determined, until 31 March 2001 they will get a non CAT test. From the 1st April 2001 the effective date will be assumed to be 1st August 1997, i.e they will get a CAT test unless there is proof of the date of manufacture of the engine. Also, dual fuel (petrol/gas) are tested in both modes."
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 20th December 20:15
Also, lots of good info here:
http://www.zetec-cat.co.uk/
Look in the Zetec Resources section.
Section on emissions and MOTs etc.. is here:
http://www.toyne.org.uk/docs-mot.html
http://www.zetec-cat.co.uk/
Look in the Zetec Resources section.
Section on emissions and MOTs etc.. is here:
http://www.toyne.org.uk/docs-mot.html
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 20th December 20:19
JimSuperSix said:
Here you go, some info regarding testing levels and dates. I don't know if this is 100% correct or not though. The cutoff date for needing a cat seems to be Aug 1995.
Taken from here:
http://boardroom.wscc.co.uk/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?...
"Kit cars and amateur built vehicles are regarded as pre 1st August 1975 vehicles for the purposes of MOT emissions testing and are subject to a visual check only. The age of the engine is not taken into account. SVA(single vehicle approval) introduces some problems and these are complex, the SVA manual is the source of information. In a nutshell all vehicles get a "visual check" and vehicles first used after 1/8/75 or with an engine manufactured after this date get a metered check or a CAT test if they are listed in the emissions handbook or are on the emissions tester database. After August 1995 they get a CAT test. Amateur built vehicle SVA emissions tests are based on the vehicle build date unless there is proof that the engine is earlier. If a date cannot be determined, until 31 March 2001 they will get a non CAT test. From the 1st April 2001 the effective date will be assumed to be 1st August 1997, i.e they will get a CAT test unless there is proof of the date of manufacture of the engine. Also, dual fuel (petrol/gas) are tested in both modes."
What if the car is a new build with out a donor vehicle and everything is going to be new. Taken from here:
http://boardroom.wscc.co.uk/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?...
"Kit cars and amateur built vehicles are regarded as pre 1st August 1975 vehicles for the purposes of MOT emissions testing and are subject to a visual check only. The age of the engine is not taken into account. SVA(single vehicle approval) introduces some problems and these are complex, the SVA manual is the source of information. In a nutshell all vehicles get a "visual check" and vehicles first used after 1/8/75 or with an engine manufactured after this date get a metered check or a CAT test if they are listed in the emissions handbook or are on the emissions tester database. After August 1995 they get a CAT test. Amateur built vehicle SVA emissions tests are based on the vehicle build date unless there is proof that the engine is earlier. If a date cannot be determined, until 31 March 2001 they will get a non CAT test. From the 1st April 2001 the effective date will be assumed to be 1st August 1997, i.e they will get a CAT test unless there is proof of the date of manufacture of the engine. Also, dual fuel (petrol/gas) are tested in both modes."
Edited by JimSuperSix on Thursday 20th December 20:15
Snapper7 said:
LotusNova said:
Haven't got as far as SVA yet, but I'm running 200bph and told it 'should' go through ok...
What sort of car have you got it in out of interest? just thinking of exhaust configurations...Edited by LotusNova on Saturday 22 December 05:24
ETA: clearer pic.
Edited by LotusNova on Sunday 23 December 05:04
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