speedysaab
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| posted on 22/8/13 at 05:59 PM |
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Bellhousing to suit 1.0 ecoboost
Im thinking about transplanting an ecoboost 1.0 into my saab 96.
The saab has a ford type 9 bellhousing pattern and ive heard so does the ecoboost engine?
thanks
Rob
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loggyboy
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| posted on 22/8/13 at 06:04 PM |
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Ignoring the bellhousing, why not do a 1.6 ecoboost, the 1.0l will be great in fiestas, kitcars and single seaters, but cant see it achieving much in
a 1.5 tonne plus tintop.
Mistral Motorsport
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speedysaab
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| posted on 22/8/13 at 06:10 PM |
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its for the size of the engine bay
the ford v4 is quite short - and therefore a straight 4 i think will me out the front of the car!
A straight 3 might be fine though!
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speedysaab
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| posted on 22/8/13 at 06:10 PM |
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the car is 950kg with its heavy v4
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mikey p
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| posted on 22/8/13 at 06:54 PM |
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the ecoboost is a variant or sigma/zetec-se engine so bell housings are available
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speedysaab
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| posted on 22/8/13 at 07:02 PM |
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I think the 1.0 is different to the other engines
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loggyboy
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| posted on 22/8/13 at 07:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedysaab
the car is 950kg with its heavy v4
apologies, was thinking of the newer 9-5s.
Mistral Motorsport
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 22/8/13 at 07:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Ignoring the bellhousing, why not do a 1.6 ecoboost, the 1.0l will be great in fiestas, kitcars and single seaters, but cant see it achieving much in
a 1.5 tonne plus tintop.
The 1.0 Ecoboost is in the Mondeo so it may cope OK
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Benzine
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| posted on 22/8/13 at 08:59 PM |
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sounds like a great engine swap. I love the 96, got any pics? 
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speedysaab
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| posted on 23/8/13 at 06:41 AM |
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[img]http://m1297.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/Speedysaab/drive_zps3c4c1eab.jpg.html?o=1[/img]
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Paul Turner
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| posted on 23/8/13 at 07:33 AM |
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Its not just a simple matter of saying "The saab has a ford type 9 bellhousing pattern". The type 9 has many bellhousings available to
enable it to fit to many engines.
However, your argument falls apart instantly ,the 96 is FWD and the Type 9 is a RWD gearbox, not compatible in any way.
With regards to the mounting pattern on Ford engines there have been several since the late 50's. The most common was the one used on the
pre-x-flow, x-flow,Pinto, Lotus Twin cam, BDA (and variants), Sierra Twin Cam, Cosworth and iron Zetec E (Blacktop and Silvertop). Then there was the
one used for the Essex V4 and V6. The Cologne V4 and V6 had a unique pattern. The Yamaha Fiesta/Puma has a unique pattern. The Durtec has a unique
pattern.And since its a brand spanking engine I would expect the new 3 cylinder unit to have a unique pattern. I am certain I must have missed some
others including the Consul and Zephyr/Zodiac strait 4 and 6.
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scimjim
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| posted on 23/8/13 at 07:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedysaab
Im thinking about transplanting an ecoboost 1.0 into my saab 96.
The saab has a ford type 9 bellhousing pattern and ive heard so does the ecoboost engine?
thanks
Rob
sounds like an excellent conversion - lighter, more power and true to its roots as the 96 had an I3 before getting the Taunus V4.
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Not Anumber
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| posted on 23/8/13 at 08:38 AM |
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It souds like a great project. Please keep us all up to date with progress as it will inspire others.
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