1993 Zetec with Weber Alpha

[V8OWNER]

A friend has finished a Stuart Taylor, to a very high standard, and now wants to try and get it SVA'd,
typically suggestions are that because its a 93 engine, it now needs a CAT, and wont pass with the alpha system..
is this right? or what should he do to get a pass?!

thanks
Graeme

[RemaL]

was a few years ago when I built my Tiger But if you have a engine pre Spet 95 you don't need a cat
Unless thats changed or i'm wrong
I have a 92 Zetec running twin 45's

[anonymous-user]

I had an April 1994 2.0 Zetec with the Weber Alpha system and twin 45s in my Tiger and it passed the SVA with no catalytic converter.

Check out this page and specifically look in the Zetec resources and documents sections for info on Zetecs, ages and SVA tests - if the engine is dated before 1st August 1995 then you don't need a cat.

http://www.zetec-cat.co.uk/

http://www.toyne.org.uk/docs-age.html

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 10th February 13:13

[V8OWNER]

cheers guys, I believe the alpha ecu is not programmable? So are you saying you both passed with the standard alpha setup/ecu/45s?

I agree you dont need cats.!

thanks
Graeme

[custardtart]

V8OWNER said:

cheers guys, I believe the alpha ecu is not programmable? So are you saying you both passed with the standard alpha setup/ecu/45s?

I agree you dont need cats.!

thanks
Graeme

It probably is but only by an Alpha dealer

[anonymous-user]

V8OWNER said:

cheers guys, I believe the alpha ecu is not programmable? So are you saying you both passed with the standard alpha setup/ecu/45s?

I agree you dont need cats.!

thanks
Graeme

Standard ECU but the carbs both needed setting up properly and different main jets and emulsion tubes, despite it being sold as a kit specifically for the 2L Zetec.

I think authorised Weber places can reprogram the ECU, but it's not really something you can do yourself unlike some of the other ECU systems.