andrews_45
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| posted on 25/7/05 at 09:17 AM |
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Is my donor suitable?
Hi,
I have just taken the plunge and am going to build an MK Indy. But first, before I spend hours stripping it down is this suitable...
1989 FORD SIERRA L 1.6
I am putting a bike engine in
If any one has any kind of manual for stripping and prepping the donor parts...
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Guinness
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| posted on 25/7/05 at 09:26 AM |
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Sounds like it, I used a '92 1.6 Sapphire. If you are using a bike engine you don't need worry about the engine and box.
I think MK still list the donor parts you need on their website? Donor Link
Basically you need to avoid power steering, you need a manual rack. Avoid 4 x 4 because of the front hubs. Avoid ABS because of the added
complication.
Of most importance is the diff ratio. This can either be worked out from the Vin Plate and tables previously posted on here, or a little metal tag on
the back of it.
Then search for Gear Calc, enter the bike engine you are using, you wheel size and your diff ratio and this will give you your top speed and speed
through the gears.
As far as a manual goes, buy a Haynes Book of Lies off ebay (about £2-5) rather than buying new from Halfords.
HTH Mike
[Edited on 25/7/05 by Guinness]
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Grahame L
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| posted on 25/7/05 at 06:46 PM |
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Theres a couple of things to consider: -
Are you wanting to run disk brakes on the rear?
Do you want a limited slip diff?
If so then you need a 4x4, either a xr or gls as they use the same running gear.
if I can give any advice think about what you want to end up with both mechanically and aesthetically and make your decisions.
I used a Gls 4x4 (2.9) bought off ebay for £70. Robbed the vital parts and sold the engine and gearbox to make a good profit. Then I used a 1.8L in
the scrappy for steering rack, front hubs & calipers etc, etc.
Its up to you but I didn't want my BEC indy running on a non limited slip diff and rear drums!
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alister667
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| posted on 25/7/05 at 06:56 PM |
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"Its up to you but I didn't want my BEC indy running on a non limited slip diff and rear drums!"
Rear drums aren't that big a handicap, my car stops on a 6 pence - most of the braking will be done at the front anyhow, and likewise on open
diff isn't that big a handicap either, OK, OK so an LSD is great for donuts and hanging the tail out at trackdays, but on a normal road in the
wet I'd rather have an open diff... It's a little less scary IMHO.
Mind you if anyone wants to sell me a 4x4 back end cheap.......
http://members.lycos.co.uk/alister667/
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