felipillo7
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 12:06 AM |
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Mazda 3 engine
Hi
Is the Mazda 3 the same duratec from the Escort z3 ?
and if the answer is yes ,the duratec 2.0 can fit in a Mazda miata tranny ?
Thanks in advancet
Felipe
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Humbug
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 07:44 AM |
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Not sure if it is the same engine (and what's an Escort Z3?) but surely a Mazda 3 is front wheel drive, so a Duratec still wouldn't
necessarily fit a Miata gearbox, would it?
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 08:24 AM |
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The duratec motor in Mondeos etc is a Mazda bolt pattern I think, it definatly aint a Ford pattern. Makes you think there may be a lot more than the
bolt pattern Mazda. Mabye no bad thing, Jap engineering at Ford prices & availability
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Werner Van Loock
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 12:23 PM |
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I think you should check here
I think it answers your question.
This one is also interesting
[Edited on 8/11/06 by Werner Van Loock]
http://www.clubstylus.be
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NS Dev
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 12:52 PM |
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not entirely convinced by some of that wikipedia article!!!
Surely the Focus RS used a zetec turbo not a duratec, and the new focus ST uses a Volvo 5 cylinder engine does it not?
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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ned
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 01:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by NS Dev
Surely the Focus RS used a zetec turbo not a duratec, and the new focus ST uses a Volvo 5 cylinder engine does it not?
this is what i was lead to believe...
beware, I've got yellow skin
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ecsjwhi2
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 07:10 PM |
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The Focus Rs used a Duratec ST turbo which is a renamed zetec with a slightly different cylinder head. The original Focus ST (170) used a Duratec ST
also. If you check out theses cars note intake/exhaust side and belt driven cams. Duratec is chain driven.
Its all to do with marketing....
Cheers
JohnW
[Edited on 8/11/06 by ecsjwhi2]
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 8/11/06 at 08:28 PM |
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Apparently the duratec in the original ST170 is really a zetec with some fancy covers. & the new one is a Volvo motor, no bad thing either. Looks
like Ford is making the best of its acquisitions.
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scotmac
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| posted on 9/11/06 at 06:49 PM |
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But no one answered the question...will a miata tranny work in a duratec? My guess is no, since i have never heard of anyone using it.
I am using a T5z (z-spec t5) w/ a quad4rods bellhousing.
-sm
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 9/11/06 at 11:34 PM |
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It would appear that non of us know!
But if the Duratec does use a Mazda bolt pattern its gotta be worth a look, it would be a cracking power upgrade for an MX5.
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