Phil
I can use either in my project, and it seems to me that the duratec is the best bet, more power, no cam belt problems, alloy block, more modern
design
I would be interested in the opinions of others, though
TIA
Bigger the better???
2.0 Duratec not an option?
Two exhausts and mounts etc to buy or make for the V6.
Two cylinder heads if anything needs replacing, seals, head gaskets faster cam's etc
The V6 is no doubt slightly heavier and physically bigger as well.
Not that there a downer on the V6... just things to consider.
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Originally posted by AndyH
2.0 Duratec not an option?
Neither. Fit a bike engine............
Phil
If I could have put money on what you'd say Phil!!!
cheers
Chris
Personally I'm biased but my Duratec V6 is pretty good. 200bhp with a few basic mods and there's always the possibilty of a turbo or two
It's probably one of the lightest V6's around and mates nicely with the MT-75 or MTX-75 gearbox for transverse applications. (I've got
a spare box or two as well)
I have a base map if you need one and if you need any more info just shout 
[Edited on 27-9-07 by RazMan]
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Originally posted by RazMan
It's probably one of the lightest V6's around and mates nicely with the MT-75 or MTX-75 gearbox for transverse applications. (I've got a spare box or two as well)
I can't wait to see your twin turbo set up Raz!
I am with Phil! - stick a Bike engine in there and have more fun than you know whats good for ya!!!
Steve
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Originally posted by RazMan
Personally I'm biased but my Duratec V6 is pretty good. 200bhp with a few basic mods and there's always the possibilty of a turbo or two
It's probably one of the lightest V6's around and mates nicely with the MT-75 or MTX-75 gearbox for transverse applications. (I've got a spare box or two as well)
I have a base map if you need one and if you need any more info just shout
[Edited on 27-9-07 by RazMan]
It may be a light V6, but it doesn't make it light! I can pick up a zetec (just) put the V6 is far too much. Although it is a fairly nice design, but tuning parts are a little thin on the ground compared to the zetec. As said, just llok to Noble for the possible power outputs, as they use a twin turbo version of the V6, albeit with some internal mods.
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Originally posted by MikeRJ
It will not mate up to the MT75. The MT75 uses the old Ford bolt pattern so will fit Pintos, Crossflows, Zetecs, CVH's etc, but not the newer Duratec engines. You need the Jaguar S type box and sump for RWD applications.
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Originally posted by worX
I can't wait to see your twin turbo set up Raz!
As a confirmed V6'er, there's no contest, the lovely sound of a V6 on full song, cracking. With four pot its just any chav machine, a long
f*rt. Bike engines are just great, in bikes. Ray
mr henderson claims to be building a 'MEC' if that means a Mid engined car then gearbox won't be a problem use the MTX75 from the
Mondeo.
In which case v6 every time if you have room - it's all alloy so not a lot heavier than the zetec.
You'll spend a lot of money getting a 2.0 zetec up to the same power the 2.5 duratec has as standard, so no tuning parts required unless you
'need' to go past 200bhp (ish).
There are tuning parts available if you know where to go (or have a big enough wallet!)
Mountune have built nat asp race engines based on the 3ltr jag v6 (a derivation of the 2.5 duratec) at over 400bhp and this was a year or two ago..
Ned.
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Originally posted by Chippy
As a confirmed V6'er, there's no contest, the lovely sound of a V6 on full song, cracking. With four pot its just any chav machine, a long f*rt. Bike engines are just great, in bikes.
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Whilst a V6 does sound 2 cylinders short of a real engine, I'd agree with our Phil. See the rear of your's on the next lap....
. But as I run something OVER 220 BHP, could you even keep up. 
Cheers Ray
So that works out about what........ 110bhp per tonne??? Keeping up would be no problem whatsoever. We'd even give you a head start
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Originally posted by Hellfire
Neither. Fit a bike engine............
Phil
^^^^^^^
Yeah, wot he said
Bloomin girly hairdryers pah!
[Edited on 29-9-07 by RazMan]
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Originally posted by coozer
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Originally posted by Hellfire
Neither. Fit a bike engine............
Phil
Another hijack, bike engines just don't get anywhere near a V6 for power and torque..
And how about the individuality of the car with a V6 in it? Go for it!
Hellfire you miss the point entirely. The car may be light, (Ermm! maybe not mine), and nimble, but it's the quality of the sound it makes
that's just as important. Now while you may just loooove wearing a helmet and ear plugs, some of us love the sound of a real CEC engine, fours,
sixes Hmmm!, and eights. Not all of us want to blast round a track at warp nine. I even have a radio in mine, which as long as I don't hit the
loud pedal too hard is great. Cheers Ray
V6 Duratec acquired today, thanks for all the advice. Whole car (P reg Ghia) for £500 in excellent running order, FSH, less than 100,000 miles, and plenty of sellable bits too.
Nice one! Is it an ST24 or just vanilla flavour?
If you stumble on any performance goodies for it, give me a shout - I will do likewise
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Originally posted by RazMan
Nice one! Is it an ST24 or just vanilla flavour?
If you stumble on any performance goodies for it, give me a shout - I will do likewise
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Originally posted by Hellfire
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Originally posted by coozer
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Originally posted by Hellfire
Neither. Fit a bike engine............
Phil
Another hijack, bike engines just don't get anywhere near a V6 for power and torque..
And how about the individuality of the car with a V6 in it? Go for it!
You so need power and talk in a car that weighs next to nothing... ours generates nearly 400bhp/tonne (more if you're talking flywheel bhp). Who needs torque on such a light car?
I thought that's what 7's were for? Quick and nimbleness...