seven-italy
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 06:22 AM |
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1.3l xflow or 2.0l dohc
I have this two engine.
Both motors are not in good conditions.
I have the standard chassis with irs from tiger plans
Can I put the sierra dohc in the standard chassis ?
I must decide between xflow or dohc.
I do not know which to choose, please help me!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 07:27 AM |
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Find something else --- anything else.
Fitting a DOHC is as much work as fitting a Zetec.
the 1300 xflo is simple to fit but err somewhat lacking in power and rebuild parts such as pistons are getting expensive. It will probably also
require an unleaded conversion.
[Edited on 23/8/07 by britishtrident]
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Vindi_andy
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 08:11 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
Fitting a DOHC is as much work as fitting a Zetec.
[Edited on 23/8/07 by britishtrident]
Dont I Know it
wishing Id got a pinto now
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DarrenW
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 08:21 AM |
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I fitted 2.0 pinto from the start thinking it was a cheap start and Zetec / VX would follow later. All i can say is that whilst im happy with my
choice my plan was seriously flawed. For what it has cost me so far i could have fitted a Zetec and had more tuning potential available.
Fair point that you have 2 engines. But you will probs need other bits to make them work. A good exhaust is not cheap but same cost for x-flow / Pinto
/ Zetec etc. Why not just buy once / fit once and get the best you can for given budget.
To be honest neither engine you have now is what i would consider for a future build.
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02GF74
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 09:12 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DarrenW
Fair point that you have 2 engines.
Please read again and note:
quote:
Originally posted by seven-italy
I have this two engine.
Both motors are not in good conditions
What you have is two very heavy and oily paperweights. 
quote:
Originally posted by DarrenW
To be honest neither engine you have now is what i would consider for a future build.
^^^^ agreed. For the price of getting either reconditioned, you could probably pick up a Zetec for less in far better condition. I think you have
to accept the fact that neither engine you have is a worthwile proposition.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 23/8/07 at 07:39 PM |
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Why not look for a rwd Fiat or rwd Alfa Junior engine and gearbox and axle donor.
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