trialsman
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 09:36 PM |
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Ford Fiesta
Has anyone used the 1600cc xflow from a front wheel drive 1978-80 Ford Fiesta. Is it the same as the Escort xflow 711m rear drive. Will it bolt up to
the same transmissions?? What clutch and flywheel. Tks Russ
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dave-69isit
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 09:44 PM |
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fiesta engine is the same bellhousing pattern
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zilspeed
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 09:46 PM |
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But doesn't have the bosses cast into the block for the mountings unfortunately.
(The ones used in a RWD layout).
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trialsman
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 03:14 AM |
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So I assume there is no locost way to put them in? Bugger! Crossflows are a bear to find in the States. Russ
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Aboardman
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 06:13 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by trialsman
So I assume there is no locost way to put them in? Bugger! Crossflows are a bear to find in the States. Russ
but why put a crossflow, there must be plenty of v6 or v8 knocking around.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 07:06 AM |
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There are mounting bosses on the block - just not in the same places as on the RWD version! It's certainly worth having a look at an engine to
see if it's feasible to make engine mounts.
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Marcus
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 09:23 AM |
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Should be straightforward to tap the holes in the block - it's the same casting. The only other issue is the spigot bearing in the crank - the
Fiesta doesn't have one.
The type 9 'box will fit with the correct clutch assy and flywheel. ISTR the sump is the other way round too giving a front bowl. I have one of
these and it works fine.
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 10:17 AM |
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No reason why you can't fit it --- essentially it would be the same as fitting the 1600CVH --
On the other hand why no look for a Mazda donor.
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trialsman
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| posted on 24/8/07 at 12:14 PM |
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I all ready have a Mazda MX5 Miata donor and the 1800cc engine and trans are just too big in all ways. I guess the guy who built my Locost liked
small, because even my 1300cc is tight. I still haven't ruled out the BEC route yet. But it has it's drawbacks especially with a 3.89 rear
end.
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