theohighland
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| posted on 13/6/07 at 12:46 PM |
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Are bellhousings the same for xflow and sierra engines?
Hi, I am in need of a bellhousing to go between my type 9 and xflow, but realise i am more likely to find one off a type 9 in a sierra.
So my question is will this fit a xflow?
Cheers
Theo
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 13/6/07 at 12:53 PM |
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Yes it will fit. Most 4 cylinder ford blocks are the same bolt pattern. Exceptions are the newer duratecs and zetec se blocks.
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theohighland
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| posted on 13/6/07 at 01:14 PM |
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excellent, thanks very much.
my next question then is which sierra's used a type 9, rather han the MT75?
Cheers again,
Theo
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vinny1275
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| posted on 13/6/07 at 01:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by theohighland
excellent, thanks very much.
my next question then is which sierra's used a type 9, rather han the MT75?
Cheers again,
Theo
IIRC, they changed at about 1988 / 1989. Also IIRC, the MT75 bellhousing is part of the gearbox, and not removeable. I've seen quite a few on
Ebay over the past few months, so should be easy to get hold of...
HTH
Vince
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theohighland
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| posted on 13/6/07 at 01:41 PM |
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yeah i have a dohc with MT75 already and the bellhousings is a part of the casing and non removeable, but i have a book chassis so am now going to use
a xflow and type9, which i have, just need the bellhousing now to put them together
will give my local breakers a call
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Memphis Twin
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| posted on 13/6/07 at 02:34 PM |
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Mt75 is a much stronger box than the Type 9 ...if you can get it to fit, I'd use that.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 13/6/07 at 03:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Memphis Twin
Mt75 is a much stronger box than the Type 9 ...if you can get it to fit, I'd use that.
I believe the MT75 is wider than a Type 9 though.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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zilspeed
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| posted on 13/6/07 at 03:59 PM |
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There are also type 9s out there with an integral pig iron bell housing.
I'm not suggesting for a second that you would want one, but they do exist.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 13/6/07 at 04:43 PM |
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Got a cast iron bell housing you can have if you get stuck although postage may be a bit high
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stevebubs
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| posted on 13/6/07 at 06:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by theohighland
excellent, thanks very much.
my next question then is which sierra's used a type 9, rather han the MT75?
Cheers again,
Theo
Ones with Reverse located in the top left.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 02:04 PM |
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Try to get hold of an RS2000 bellhousing (or buy new from Rally Design). The weight saving over the cast iron lump is very significant.
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