KECHICHE
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| posted on 16/8/10 at 08:00 PM |
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thanks again guys,
sorry to be a pain,im trying to find different ways to get a good engine thats way im asking you guys,another one for you ford duratec v6 it is a fwd
will it go with sierra type 9 gearbox to run rwd?cheers
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snapper
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 05:27 AM |
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V6 Duratec is a nice engine but the bolt pattern for the gearbox is different, the Granada Cosworth V6 would be an easier fit.
There are many engines in Locosts so no hard and fast rules however most people go for straight 4 pot engines, all ally being the favourite.
The idea is to get the engine as far back as possible and use a light engine thus having even front to rear weight distribution. Front heavy is not so
good in a locost
[Edited on 18/8/10 by snapper]
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 10:10 AM |
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Thanks for that mate,as much is i wanted to build this car its getting to complicated from the engine side and what it come with it,getting the wright
bits its the problem.so hard to get hold of ,its gonna take me a long time,never mind ill have look,
cheers again.
Alex
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 20/8/10 at 07:46 PM |
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Hi all the sierra engine gone cant use it now smoke every where,looked at the 2l zetec out of a 99 mondeo,witch gear box will be good to suit this to
run rear wheel drive?ive been told the mt75 will work but wish one is it the transit or the ford 4x4 sapphire ? i dont know anybody know? thanks
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 21/8/10 at 02:57 PM |
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pls have a read at my question,thanks
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 21/8/10 at 06:36 PM |
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The type 9 or mt75 from a 2wd sierra will fit straight onto a zetec s engine.It doesnt get any easier to bolt together.
As said before any zetec from an escort or mondeo will be great.
Beware though,a zetec se engine from a fiesta or focus will need a different bellhousing as the bolt pattern is different.
Andy
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 21/8/10 at 07:03 PM |
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Thanks Andy
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KECHICHE
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 posted on 30/8/10 at 04:30 PM |
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Hi there final decission made now got the ford sapphire 2l twincam engine and the gearbox mt57 could someone pls tell me what rear
axle,propshaft,sterring rack and collum should i use? cheers
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 30/8/10 at 06:36 PM |
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Sorry the gear box is the mt75
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KECHICHE
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 posted on 31/8/10 at 08:46 PM |
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any answers gyus ?cheers
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 05:51 PM |
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Hi evryone final decission made now got the ford sapphire 2l twincam engine with the gearbox mt75 could someone pls tell me what rear
axle,propshaft,sterring rack and columm should i use? cheers
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t.j.
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 07:18 PM |
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 wow, my English is bad, but I had to read all off it to understand what this is about.
Building a Locost is not everything buying.
You have to sort things out, so easy going.
I would advise you to hang around for sometime and then you deside if you go on.
I bought the "orange" book from the tiger avon and "uncle Ron's all green" locost-book.
Forget the 250 pounds and be prepared for 5000 or more.
Back to you last question:
If you using that engine IMO your answers is allready stated, If it is the 2.0 litre DOHC you must know that it is a higher engine, so heading for
some problems extra.
I'm using it.
- engine mounted in angle drop 3,5 degree forward, diff also (want no vebrations)
- shortened sump
- handmade intake for EFI
- you will need wider gearbox-bay for the MT75, so wider chassis is adviseble.
Maybe you can buy that new LOCOST book from Chris Gibbs, it's based on the Sierra/sapphire
Your propshaft must be made, or maybe some kitcar manufacturer can deliver one. (your leg will be around aprox. 300 mm, so go for quality!)
The differential option would be the sierra with IRS or DION.
Try search almost everything is mentioned.
Good luck,
[Edited on 3/9/10 by t.j.]
Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)
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interestedparty
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 08:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by t.j.
, my English is bad,
No it isn't.
Stop fishing for compliments
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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KECHICHE
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 posted on 3/9/10 at 08:54 PM |
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Hi thanks for taking your time and answering my question,
actually your english is pretty good we on the same boat i am not english either.
an way let me tell you some more i do have the chassis allready build by somebody else and the gear box it is a bit tight,so the guy that i bought the
engine and gear of he sad i can fit a mk1 or 2 escort 1.8 axle and steering rack /columm,what do you think will it work?
Thanks again
Alex
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t.j.
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 09:12 PM |
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Hi,
I don't know which chassis you're building.
If it is Uncle Ron's stick with the MK2 steering rack. You don't want any bumpsteer.
If you have a live-axle from a Escort you could mount that one. IMO you could go for IRS. But that's your choice.
You could take a look around on Flak's site. http://gtslocost.locostsites.co.uk/
grtz
Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)
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t.j.
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 09:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by interestedparty
quote:
Originally posted by t.j.
, my English is bad,
No it isn't.
Stop fishing for compliments
 So after 4 years around here my english is getting better. So I need a new quote....
Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 09:44 PM |
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not shure realy when i bought the chasis been told based on a locost.
thanks
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t.j.
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| posted on 4/9/10 at 07:36 AM |
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Maybe you could measure it up and post some pictures. I'm sure someone can identify it.
Grtz.
Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 8/9/10 at 10:09 AM |
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hi guys can i regester this kit car that im building under the origenal registration number? i only bought the engine and gear box wiring loom engine
management and fuse box,ecu,cheers 
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02GF74
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| posted on 8/9/10 at 10:55 AM |
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no. at best you would get age related registration plate - that is another registration pulled out of the bag by DVLA for the same year.
for example, say your donor registraion is L387DUX then the registration you would get would begin with L - the letter that denotes the year the car
is registered.
You will need to prove using a points system (again search as it has been asked) that you have used enough parts from the donor to do this, else you
get a Q registration plate.
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RK
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| posted on 8/9/10 at 12:33 PM |
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The Q means MOT inspections more often than otherwise, if i have understood things. It makes it less desirable when it's time to sell. Am I
correct?
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 12/9/10 at 02:58 PM |
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hi guys how short the sump has to be for 2L d.o.h.c engine because it`s high im told i have shorten the sump? cheers
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flak monkey
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| posted on 12/9/10 at 03:08 PM |
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Chop the sump to the same level as the bottom of the bell housing.
I seriously wouldnt bother using the twin cam engine and find a zetec - the TC is rubbish - in all senses of the word. Or if you dont want to worry
about emissions get a 2l pinto, cheap, reliable and simple.
If its a locost based chassis then you have 2 choices when it comes to rear axle. An escort axle or de dion to use sierra parts. If you go for sierra
you will end up with a 4" wider track and need to match that at the front with wider wishbones and extensions for the steering rack (fit on the
track rods). Personally I would choose sierra as the parts are easier to get and theres a better choice of diff ratios.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 12/9/10 at 04:03 PM |
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hi thanks for taking ur time,
so if i go for the escort mk2 steering rack,columm and rear axle i should not to have to make any adjustement or mod to anything? cheers
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KECHICHE
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| posted on 12/9/10 at 04:04 PM |
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would you please tell me what is the ratio of the escort mk2 axle? thanks
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