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Author: Subject: Zetec in locost chassis, how tight for space?
donut

posted on 5/11/07 at 06:32 PM Reply With Quote
Zetec in locost chassis, how tight for space?

Thinking about alt engine choice here....

Are Zetec's too tall for std book chasis?





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speedyxjs

posted on 5/11/07 at 06:35 PM Reply With Quote
If it is just fit a bonnet bulge





How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?

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Danozeman

posted on 5/11/07 at 06:35 PM Reply With Quote
My zetec fits a treat in my locost chassis but iv got luego velocity body work so the bonnet clears which is an inch or 2 higher than book..

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scutter

posted on 5/11/07 at 07:04 PM Reply With Quote
Andy, what bodywork are you using?

My rebuild is using a +1" in the chassis height with my caterham size body work i.e. a little smaller than book and it fits just

I'm having to leave the lip on the timing cover as the bonnets resting on this and i've already chopped the sump.


Zetec test
Zetec test


ATB Dan.





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SeaBass

posted on 5/11/07 at 07:23 PM Reply With Quote
As mentioned - my Phase 3 just fits!! The nosecone sits on the timing belt cover at the front but doesn't seem to cause any problems. The biggest and best change from Xflow to Zetec is that no oil leaks out!






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UncleFista

posted on 5/11/07 at 07:34 PM Reply With Quote
Ours fits under the bonnet with no bulge using a 1.8CVH sump cut&shut. Only just though

Standard Book chassis BTW


view of engine from above
view of engine from above






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procomp

posted on 5/11/07 at 08:04 PM Reply With Quote
Hi there loads of room for one.
Darryls engine bay R/H side
Darryls engine bay R/H side
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Darryls engine bay L/H side
Darryls engine bay L/H side
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Opologies if they have comout a bit big.

cheers Matt

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donut

posted on 5/11/07 at 09:02 PM Reply With Quote
I'm using STD chassis and bdywork. Funny how it's as tight as a gnats chuff for some and ok for others. May be in the engine mounts?





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Danozeman

posted on 5/11/07 at 09:06 PM Reply With Quote
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May be in the engine mounts?



I think its all in the height u mount and how low you dare take your sump to the ground..





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paulf

posted on 5/11/07 at 09:17 PM Reply With Quote
I have a standard book chassis and had to cut a bit out of the nosecone to clear the cam belt cover.If I had of mounted the engine further back it would have fitted with just a small bonnet bulge or none at all if put back as far as possible.I used an escort sump shortened to 150mm so it is level with the bellhousing and have about 3 inch ground clearance which is ok if you a carefull and remember it is limited.
If you havent got an engine already then I would go for a zetec as its so much better than a crossflow especially the absence of oil leaks and easy availability of replacement engines.
Paul.

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violentblue

posted on 5/11/07 at 09:25 PM Reply With Quote
I'm running a +4 chassis, what would be a good option for a radiator with a 2.0l zetec? (located in North america)





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