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Cross flow to BEC
wyatt - 28/9/07 at 03:01 PM

has any one converted from a Ford CrossFlow to a BEC

locoR1 - 28/9/07 at 03:05 PM

Changed mine about three years ago! 1700 Crossflow to 4xv R1, Now its turbocharged as well

Best thing I ever did to it

Dave............

[Edited on 28/9/07 by locoR1]

nitram38 - 28/9/07 at 03:35 PM

locoR1, how much did it cost to go turbo including all parts?

Cheers Martin

locoR1 - 28/9/07 at 06:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
locoR1, how much did it cost to go turbo including all parts?

Cheers Martin


I stopped counting when it got expensive! But it could certanly be done for under £1000 for a basic setup if you wasnt bothered how pretty it all looks!

I made a few bad choices and had a few problems main one was using a second hand turbo then spending most of the summer trying to stop it smoking ! Now replaced with a new one and it hasn't used any oil in 500miles.

P.s I've been watching you car come together, to say I'm impressed would be an understatement! Cant wait to see it finished!

Dave.........................

Asterix - 28/9/07 at 07:53 PM

did more than contemplated this...i have a 919cc blade engine, exhaust manifold, dynojet and clutch cables sitting in my garage currently unused.

nitram38 - 29/9/07 at 04:58 AM

Hi, thanks for the compliments and the info. Looking at certain turbo systems means that because of their position, I would have to alter my chassis to allow for it.
The other option is a supercharger, but the kits I have seen cost £2700

wyatt - 1/10/07 at 01:57 PM

locoR1

what rear axle did you use

locoR1 - 1/10/07 at 05:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by wyatt
locoR1

what rear axle did you use


I'm using a english live axle 3.54 ratio diff which is ok for a bec!

Although I'm changing it to a de-dion over winter with a 3.38 or if I can find one a 3.14diff.

JoelP - 1/10/07 at 09:42 PM

i did the crossflow to bec swap last year. Very easy really.

I identified on the existing wiring the 'running live' and the 'cranking live' under the bonnet, so i didnt have to mess about under the dash. Then modifed the bike loom to work from just 3 connections, earth and the two lives above. The chassis mods were very easy. Not much more to it than that!

wyatt - 4/10/07 at 10:28 AM

what prop shaft and axle did you use