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Silvertop to Blacktop
stuart_g - 7/12/09 at 10:22 PM

What is involved in a swap from silvertop 2.0l Zetec to blacktop 2.0l zetec?

Will everything from the silvertop bolt directly to the blacktop e.g. exhaust manifold, inlet manifold, engine mounts and clutch/flywheel. I also have a westfield shallow sump and pickup, will this also fit the blacktop?


Danozeman - 7/12/09 at 10:27 PM

The engine mounts are different. The manifolds etc fit a blacktop but i dont think the sump does as its a 2 piece one.

You need to update your avatar Stu. I wanna see your new one!!

[Edited on 7/12/09 by Danozeman]


stuart_g - 7/12/09 at 10:44 PM

Oh, looks like too much work then. oh well just a thought

Yes I do need to update my Avatar. I'll see if I have a decent picture of the Westy to put up.
You are always welcome to pop round a have a look anytime mate, kettle is always on

[Edited on 7/12/09 by stuart_g]


Dusty - 8/12/09 at 12:05 PM

Think that's a bit pessimistic. My raceline sump swops OK, along with all sensors, coil, manifolds, flywheel and clutch. I used the same engine mounts with a bit of grinding but both fit to the mid engine position like on a pinto. The alternator bracket did need mods as the bolt holes are slightly different in the block (front right position) and I added an idler to the alternator/pump belt run. All fairly easy to do.
Blacktop's a better engine IMO but apart from the external appearance of the engine is almost a different engine with few if any internal bits that would interchange.

[Edited on 8/12/09 by Dusty]