Furyous
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| posted on 17/12/11 at 06:33 AM |
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Duratec Parts
I'll be back in the UK just before Christmas, going back to New Zealand at the beginning of February. I'd like to get started on my Fury
engine swap in that time. I'm starting a wanted ad a little early to save some time with getting bits together. I would really rather avoid eBay
if I can.
I can collect within about 2 hours of Reading depending on what's being sold (not going that far for a spark plug!) otherwise it will need to be
delivered.
My plan is for a Duratec with an MX5 gearbox and the standard intake. 140ish BHP should be enough for the time being, and I can hold on before going
to throttle bodies.
The wanted list:
2.0 Duratec engine including standard inlet manifold
Mazda MX-5 gear box. Post 2005, 5 speed.
MX-5 flywheel, clutch and starter
ECU – Haven't made up my mind between Megasquirt or Omex, but I'll see what's available.
Exhaust manifold - Not necessarily top performance. I might be able to make my own up from a kit. This might have to be a custom part to fit
within the space available.
Shortened sump
Any other bits and pieces.
I'll probably end up buying most of it new, but it's worth trying second hand first.
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snapper
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| posted on 17/12/11 at 06:51 AM |
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Info on the exhaust manifold.
The Duratec spacings are very, very close to that of a Pinto.
Get a lazercut Duratec manifold to head plate and cut the plate of a Pinto 4 branch and it should fit well.
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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pjay
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| posted on 17/12/11 at 09:34 AM |
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U2U sent
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 17/12/11 at 04:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by snapper
Info on the exhaust manifold.
The Duratec spacings are very, very close to that of a Pinto.
Get a lazercut Duratec manifold to head plate and cut the plate of a Pinto 4 branch and it should fit well.
Maybe the cheeper straight piped ones do, our matched length MK pinto manifold was a bugger to re-bend to the Duratec spacings.
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Furyous
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| posted on 20/12/11 at 04:34 AM |
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I've got the gearbox sorted and a "maybe" on the engine. Any other offers?
I've decided using the standard intake would cost almost as much and have just as much hassle as using throttle bodies, so I'm going back
to the original plan of bike TBs. I think it was GSXR750 and 1000 throttle bodies that worked best, although it might have only been a certain era
that could be split apart.
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 20/12/11 at 07:46 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Furyous
I've got the gearbox sorted and a "maybe" on the engine. Any other offers?
I've decided using the standard intake would cost almost as much and have just as much hassle as using throttle bodies, so I'm going back
to the original plan of bike TBs. I think it was GSXR750 and 1000 throttle bodies that worked best, although it might have only been a certain era
that could be split apart.
Any reason you think this to be true? (presuming the engine came with the inlet manifold and TB)
The standard inlet manifold fits in the Indy chassis a treat, no holes in the bonnet and even the Fly by wire TB can be converted to cable with a
little inginuity (or source a cable one)
All the sensors are already in the correct place, you get a clear defined MAP signal for ease of runing yourself. You can also leave all the engine
breathers as per manufacturer aswell (so no need for catch tanks and removing PCV valves etc).
No idea on ultimate performance I'm afraid, was too busy enjoying it to have it Dyno tested and properly setup, it returns very good MPG (
I'd say our does twice the MPG of the previous pinto)
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Furyous
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| posted on 20/12/11 at 07:54 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MkIndy7
Any reason you think this to be true? (presuming the engine came with the inlet manifold and TB)
The standard inlet manifold fits in the Indy chassis a treat, no holes in the bonnet and even the Fly by wire TB can be converted to cable with a
little inginuity (or source a cable one)
All the sensors are already in the correct place, you get a clear defined MAP signal for ease of runing yourself. You can also leave all the engine
breathers as per manufacturer aswell (so no need for catch tanks and removing PCV valves etc).
No idea on ultimate performance I'm afraid, was too busy enjoying it to have it Dyno tested and properly setup, it returns very good MPG (
I'd say our does twice the MPG of the previous pinto)
If I can get an engine with the intake included, it should be straightforward. If not, I'd have to try sourcing the intake and throttle bodies
separately. Then it ends up costing near the same as bike TBs and I still have to mess about with them. I'd be open to using either the standard
intake or bike throttle bodies, but I've just changed my mind from being focused solely on the standard one.
Isn't it nice when a project is well planned? 
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