CairB
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| posted on 29/2/04 at 07:06 PM |
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Duratec (I4)?
Is anyone using a 4 cylinder Duratec engine?
I'm looking at replacing the pinto in my Indy with one.
There are proprietary parts available for the modifications for installation but I'm also interested in any 'locost' based
solutions.
Colin
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dozracing
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| posted on 29/2/04 at 07:38 PM |
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Hi,
Email me off list at darren@gtstuning.co.uk and i can help you out here as i'm working on this one myself.
Kind regards,
Darren
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 29/2/04 at 07:39 PM |
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look at 1400hp posting
http://www.duratecperformance.co.uk/forums/index.php
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CairB
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| posted on 29/2/04 at 07:52 PM |
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mangogrooveworkshop,
Thanks, I've been following that site for quite a while now.
I'm not looking for 1000 bhp, well not at first anyway
Colin
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bob
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| posted on 29/2/04 at 11:12 PM |
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Like colin i'm interested in any Duratec info,i'll be running the pinto for a year and fancy the duratec transplant.
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James
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| posted on 29/2/04 at 11:30 PM |
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Having read that site I'm kinda interested myself! 
Hicost was talking about them aswell so if they're good enough for him...
Interestingly they were talking on there about an MT75 without integral bellhousing. I've not heard of this before anyone got any details?
Cheers,
James
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CairB
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| posted on 1/3/04 at 10:49 AM |
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Maybe there could be scope for a group buy of certain installation necessities if there are enough people interested.
Anybody interested?
Colin
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timf
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| posted on 1/3/04 at 10:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Interestingly they were talking on there about an MT75 without integral bellhousing. I've not heard of this before anyone got any details?
Cheers,
James
that would be the modifed mt75 from
BGH Geartech
he has the bellhousing machined off and the casing drilled to take a t9 bellhousing
tel 01580 714114
BGH Geartech
Red Roofs
New Road
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 3LE
ps Brian G Hill was the person who designed the caterham 6 speed conversion.
[Edited on 1/3/04 by timf]
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ned
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| posted on 1/3/04 at 11:17 AM |
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I spoke to the guy from BGH for ages last year at Donny. I was very impressed with his knowledge, friendless and happiness to explain loads of stuff
in easy to understand terms. He showed me the mt75 with the bellhousing machined off then as it was on display.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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cosworth
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| posted on 1/3/04 at 06:39 PM |
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try shawspeed they have been running duratecs since last year. They had a 270bhp version out at Anglesey yesterday. Steve Hole of totalkitcar tried it
out for a feature this Friday
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Mix
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 07:55 AM |
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I've seen an old Tiger with a Duratec in the process of being fitted. The ground clearance was almost non existant. I think seious sump mods
will be required. Otherwise looked very nice.
Mick
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cosworth
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 09:42 AM |
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The standard sump needs a lot of chopping to be any use. A few companies stock wet sump kits for the engine
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mackie
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 10:48 AM |
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Possibly off topic but does anyone know of a 7 using the 1.7 Zetec SE from the Puma?
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JAG
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 02:25 PM |
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There was a Westfield fitted with this engine. Can't tell you anymore than that I'm afraid. I'm sure I've seen piccies on a
Website somewhere - try Google.
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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James
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 03:49 PM |
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There's a guy here at work with that engine (IIRC) in a Westfield. Not seen it since last summer though.
I saw/heard it go past and assumed it was a BEC. He let me poke around the engine bay later- it was capable of some serious revs and loads of power
for a small engine too. 
James
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ned
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 04:13 PM |
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that'll be the yamaha derivved vvc head then..
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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mackie
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 05:10 PM |
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I get my Puma next week
Noone's 'avin the engine though!
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Deckman001
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 05:54 PM |
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I think i got one of the special engines in my focus 1.6, the engine numbers do not come up on fords comps and the head is different as well !! Quick
for a 1.6, loves revving up to the 7K stop !! but parts are a night mare  Two weeks for an alternator !! From FORD !!
hey ho, fun while it works tho
Jason
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cosworth
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 07:43 PM |
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Shawspeed also use the 1600 version of the Zetec SE engine they have one currently running at 205bhp
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cosworth
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 09:22 PM |
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The BDA did give that power but it probably cost the equivalent of about three times as much as the Zetec SE to achieve the same power. Shawspeed are
offering 220bhp kits for just over £4400 inc VAT
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