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sump clearence
chris666 - 3/1/11 at 08:15 PM

Whats the minimum clearence from sump to floor on a zetec black top ppl would recomend?And whats the best solution to get more clearence if needed.Ive alredy a shortend sump fitted.my clearence is 2"floor to sump.

Cheers Chris

speedyxjs - 3/1/11 at 08:35 PM

I thought mine was low at 3". I think most run about 4"

chris666 - 3/1/11 at 08:46 PM

oh dear.

ianclark1275 - 3/1/11 at 09:10 PM

ive asked before and i recall people advising if you can run over a house brick, you will be fine.

2.5 inch .

but that is low.

RichardK - 3/1/11 at 09:20 PM

2" is too low mate, are your tyres pumped up to the right pressure and shockers set up right mate? Around my neck of the wood with speed humps I need all of my 4"'s.

Cheers

Rich

plentywahalla - 3/1/11 at 09:26 PM

The max legal height for speed bumps is 100mm or 4".... so that should be minimum for clearance.

[Edited on 3/1/11 by plentywahalla]

Bluemoon - 4/1/11 at 09:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by plentywahalla
The max legal height for speed bumps is 100mm or 4".... so that should be minimum for clearance.

[Edited on 3/1/11 by plentywahalla]


And that normally means chopping the sump level with the bell-housing to keep the engine low in the bay. I have yet to chop the sump and are close to 100mm so jacked the suspension up a little, this is not ideal! Sounds like you will need to get the sump chopped..