rich201283
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| posted on 11/1/10 at 09:40 PM |
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Which 2.0 zetec, Blcktop or silvertop?
Which 2.0 zetec, Blacktop or silvertop, Which one is the best to fit, Does the blacktop have more power? What is the difference?
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whitestu
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| posted on 11/1/10 at 09:46 PM |
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In theory at least the blacktop is better - has solid lifters and lighter pistons [I think].
However, whichever is cheapest and closest to you is probably best if you are keeping it standard.
Stu
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zetec
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| posted on 11/1/10 at 10:21 PM |
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Older engines had the advantage of easier pass for SVA, not sure what new regs say.
" I only registered to look at the pictures, now I'm stuck with this username for the rest of my life!"
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coozer
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| posted on 11/1/10 at 11:04 PM |
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Blacktop's are easier to chop the sump but need an idler.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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skodaman
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| posted on 11/1/10 at 11:47 PM |
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Check IVA rules. Under old rules non-cat engines had to be something like pre-aug 96. Which meant even late silvertops would require a cat. If u
don't want a cat and all the associated complications fit a silvertop then change to blacktop after IVA. Blacktop is slightly better engine,
but silvertops are still very good.
Skodaman
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FFTS
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 01:18 AM |
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I have a 2.0 Blacktop and gearbox from a Mondeo with 76.000 I believe, complete with ecu loom and all bits on a pallet and to be sold if anyone is
interested.
I bought it to put in an Indy and then bought a BEC so the engine is surplus to requirements.
Chris.
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rich201283
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 05:57 AM |
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From what i have read i believe Q reg cars are exempt from this reg and only need a visual smoke test, Is this correct?
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big_wasa
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 06:41 AM |
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yours is allready reg'ed so you can fit whtat you like age wise.
Ive got both and like the silver tops better due to sump and water pump set ups.
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rich201283
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 08:24 AM |
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On the zetec e engines - Does the type 9 box still fit as i have read the startor is further up?
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stevebubs
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 01:07 PM |
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Yes, and you'll need a 1.8 CVH starter...
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