jamiepearson69
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| posted on 30/5/18 at 12:48 PM |
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Engine conversion
Hi
I've just bought a locost with a xflow that is pretty tired.
Can't decide whether to go bike engine or car engine, however I am favouring a zetec conversion as it's relatively simple to do and cost
effective.
Does anyone have anything for sale which might do the job?
Thanks
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HowardB
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| posted on 30/5/18 at 01:01 PM |
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I recall that Zetec exhaust is the opposite side to a xflow - blacktops are the same side, only a minor consideration.
hth
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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Ugg10
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| posted on 30/5/18 at 01:53 PM |
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Xflow and Zetec (E silvertop / R blacktop / ST170 “Duratec”) have the exhaust on the same side (passenger in the uk). Pinto, Duratec i4 and Zetec
se/sigma have it on the opposite (drivers in the uk).
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1968 Ford Anglia 105e, 1.7 Zetec SE, Mk2 Escort Workd Cup front end, 5 link rear
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femster87
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| posted on 30/5/18 at 02:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jamiepearson69
Hi
I've just bought a locost with a xflow that is pretty tired.
Can't decide whether to go bike engine or car engine, however I am favouring a zetec conversion as it's relatively simple to do and cost
effective.
Does anyone have anything for sale which might do the job?
Thanks
Swap? 1.8 silvertop with cams and slightly ported head. I bought off here a while ago. Currently sat in my lotus 23 project. The zetec is quite long
for the car and I would like a xflow just purely for the size
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trialsman
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| posted on 30/5/18 at 04:52 PM |
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Something else to consider on a CEC to CEC swap is Xflows are quite short in height compared to modern OHC motors. Also don't forget the tranny
will have to change. Is it a 1300 or 1600 xflow? Russ
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jamiepearson69
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| posted on 31/5/18 at 07:35 AM |
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Thanks
Yes as I understand it will be the correct side for a Zetec conversion.
It’s a 1600 crossfiow with 4 speed box.
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