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.
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.
U2U sent
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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.
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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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.
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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)
