dave blissett
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| posted on 22/1/03 at 08:47 PM |
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1.6 zetec or 2.0 pinto
i have a zetec 1.6 with a cracked head
should i look for a new head for it or just scrap it and get a 2ltr pinto i have a set of twin 40 delortos can anyone sugest what kind of output each
engine will produce
i am only after a comparison
cheers dave
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interestedparty
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| posted on 22/1/03 at 09:12 PM |
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The Zetec will be a bit lighter and more compact, but to use it with carbs (if that's what you have in mind) you will also need an ignition module,
different water pump probably and a different sump as well as a suitable inlet manifold. If it was a 2litre zetec then I would have thought it was
worth the hassle and cost (should be good for 165bhp) but as it's only a 1600 I would reckon the pinto would be a better bet although the power for
both might be around 130
John
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 22/1/03 at 10:15 PM |
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Another point to consider is that the 40's will really be a bit to small on choke diameter for the 2.0 pinto, the run well on 45's but better 48's.
4WIWIMO drop the Zetec, Fit the pinto, sell the 40's & put the money from zetec & 40's towards a well set up pair of 45's or 48's.
Enjoy.
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stressy
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| posted on 24/1/03 at 08:25 AM |
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To fit zetec as rightly suggested you will need: ignition module (£ 350), inlet manifold (£100+), exhaust manifold ( westy £ 200 ish) , sump (remember
its ally £225 ish), cooling system mods depending upon installation details but probably not the waterpump on a 1.6L, flywheel (£95), Clutch (£100)
and the odds and sods. (you can shop around of course)
I went through the process of to zetec or not zetec with my pinto. (which i run on 34mm chokes in dellrto DHLA 40's, smaller chokes give more torque,
read drivability) I decided since neither was a proper sportcar engine the extra money for the zetec waas not worth it. The pinto provides a more
entertaining drive even if not the huge levels of power attainable by a modified 16v. Weight wise i guessed a 35 Kg saving for the zetec as an
istallation.
I did a bit of a hunt and figures for a standard zetec on twin carbs were about 155-165 for 2 litre, 155 for the 130spec 1.8 litre, 140 ish for the
common 1.8 litre and around 120-125 for a 1.6. For the standard injection pinto on twin carbs expect 100+ ( westy claim near to 130). Dont forget that
for the pinto you will need a modified dizzy.
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StuartA
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| posted on 24/1/03 at 12:45 PM |
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Another thing to consider is that to get through an SVA you need to pass the emissions test. If the Zetec is post '95 this is practically impossible
on carbs. I have heard that the 1.6 Zetec is not very tuneable either. As mentioned above, a 1.8 or 2.0 might be worth the hassle. We have ditched our
1.8 Zetec in favour of a bike engine.
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