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Big Stu - 11/5/03 at 02:48 PM

Having just purchased a brand new 2litre zetec (for a very reasonable prise). I am now stuck for ideas.

I was planning on using the orginal induction system and try and keep as much of the engine together as possible, however after trying a trial fit I have found that this will not be possible, due to the size and shape of the intake chamber, as I would need to completly reconfigure my steering system. I was thinking about fitting carbs as I have in cupboard a set of 40's in good condition. How much work is involved in converting it to run on Carbs.

The ECU that I have been given is apparently programmable, but how this is done I have no idea.

Any advise would be great.


dutchsuperseven - 11/5/03 at 09:18 PM

Big Stu,
Build your own plenum chamber. That way you can use the Ford ECU and other hardware. I did it too. Mich cheaper and it always fits. If you dont have the mapping-software, or the knowledge, you'll have a problem. take a look at my pic's.
Greetingz, Rob.


givemethebighammer - 11/5/03 at 10:35 PM

dutchsuperseven, really like the look of your exhaust manifold, do you have any measurements / materials specifications so I can do one for my Zetec ???

thanks


Big Stu - 13/5/03 at 11:57 AM

Been doing some, research.
Dunnel offer a kit that allows me to use my 40's, the kit has wiring loom, ecu, manifold, and gaskets, says that I should get about 160hp. Is this the best option for me, and is it good value at £550???

Any one had any dealings with dunnel?


Fast Westie - 13/5/03 at 04:22 PM

Dunnell can be a bit arrogant. The best place I found was Scholar Engines. You really need 45DCOEs for a 2L engine, or go straight to fuel injection (about £1300 all in). The difference in fuel consumption can go a long way to offsetting the price difference.

What ECU do you have and how do you know it is programmable?


Big Stu - 13/5/03 at 05:33 PM

The ecu is ecc V
and the reason that I know it is programable as it has a sticker on it saying so.


dutchsuperseven - 13/5/03 at 06:11 PM

quote:
Originally posted by givemethebighammer
dutchsuperseven, really like the look of your exhaust manifold, do you have any measurements / materials specifications so I can do one for my Zetec ???

thanks


Hereyouvgotabighammer,
Well, that exhaustmanifold will end up in the trashbin. I'm building a new one made of stainless steel. Just got the plasma-cutted flange out of the workshop (there goes my tight budget). watch the pics departement!


dutchsuperseven - 13/5/03 at 06:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Big Stu
The ecu is ecc V
and the reason that I know it is programable as it has a sticker on it saying so.


When the ecu is of Ford origin, like the EEC-V, you can forget about programming!!!


givemethebighammer - 13/5/03 at 09:35 PM

trashbin ??? The manifold looks OK to me, what's wrong with it ?. If is OK and you want dispose of it I would consider buying it from you.

PS, I do have a hammer ... a large lump hammer to be precise, sometimes it does the job, sometimes it just trashes whatever I am trying to shift !!!

[Edited on 13/5/03 by givemethebighammer]


StuartA - 15/5/03 at 11:13 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Fast Westie
Dunnell can be a bit arrogant. The best place I found was Scholar Engines.


Just for info, if it the Scholar I am thinking of (which it probably is) then they are only about 6 miles from Dunnell so easy to visit both and decide from what they tell ya.