greasy nipples
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 posted on 16/6/03 at 11:08 PM |
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any mods on chassis for zetec fittings
I am fitting a 2 litre zetec to my locost.
I was just wondering if anyone could tell me, if the diagonal brace going through the engine bay is going to foul, if i put it as book spec. I thought
it would be easier than offering the engine in.
thanks for any feedback
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Mix
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| posted on 17/6/03 at 08:24 AM |
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Just been out and had a quick measure. My 2.0l Zetec is suspended in the chassis awailting the arrival of a nosecone to allow final positioning. The
only thing close to tube R would be the plenum chamber, (which I don't intend to use). Also I don't think it will be possible to fit /
removen the engine and gearbox as an assembly with tube R as per book. I may look at alternate ways of bracing the engine bay.
Mick
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greasy nipples
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| posted on 17/6/03 at 03:28 PM |
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I did think about moving it slightly to overcome this problem, but if it is ok i would rather leave as-is.
I am going to use a spencer-ashley throttle body conversion on mineso i hope it will fit as i have yet to buy it
(1600 quid!)
thanks for your thoughts
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Big Stu
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| posted on 18/6/03 at 07:17 PM |
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My chassis was built to the book as far as the front end of the car is concerned, and was orginally fitted witha crossflow engine. The only chassis
mods that I have had to do is to make new engine mounts and support for them. The standard intake chamber will foul on your steering aswell but I am
using webers. The engine and gearox can be fitted and removed as one unit providing you take the nose cone off and your radiator is not to high.
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Mix
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| posted on 19/6/03 at 04:39 PM |
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Stu
Which gearbox are you using?
Mick
[Edited on 19/6/03 by Mix]
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Big Stu
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| posted on 19/6/03 at 06:31 PM |
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Type 9.
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