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CaptainJosh

posted on 11/8/05 at 02:49 PM Reply With Quote
Zetec-S 1.25

Hi, I am planning on building a Locost running a 1.25 Zetec-S engine from a Fiesta.

I just have a few questions:

1. Will I have to change the sump to fit the type 9 gear box?

2. Does the engine fit in the book chassis with minimal changes to the engine mounts?

3. How high would the engine sit, would I need some sort of bump to fit the engine in with the hood down?

4. Would the later switch to a 1.7 Zetec-S require any major changes?

-Cheers

[Edited on 11/8/05 by CaptainJosh]

[Edited on 11/8/05 by CaptainJosh]

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NS Dev

posted on 11/8/05 at 02:57 PM Reply With Quote
Can you get a bellhousing to link this engine to the type 9 gearbox? I'm guessing you can, as there is one available for the later 1600 blacktop zetec I think, but worth checking.

Certainly a good engine, but I can't help with the quesitons!

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James

posted on 11/8/05 at 03:11 PM Reply With Quote
What sort of power output will a 1.2give you?

Enough to be worth the effort?

Cheers,
James





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CaptainJosh

posted on 11/8/05 at 03:18 PM Reply With Quote
The 1.25 puts out about 80HP standard, but has an Alloy block, so weighs in at a tiny amount.


[Edited on 11/8/05 by CaptainJosh]

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Danozeman

posted on 11/8/05 at 03:22 PM Reply With Quote
The 1.25's are very quick engines. The 1.7's are vairiable valves arnt they?

I reckon youl need a higher bonnet.





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cosworth

posted on 11/8/05 at 03:48 PM Reply With Quote
1. No
2.Yes
3.Possibly
4. Not major changes but the crank will require machining to fit a spigot bearing

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Surrey Dave

posted on 11/8/05 at 03:53 PM Reply With Quote
I wondered about this engine as it is lightweight, anyone got photo's , are we saying that this one needs the crank machining or the later 1.7.

Is it 16v?

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cosworth

posted on 11/8/05 at 04:00 PM Reply With Quote
Only the 1.7 needs the crank machining the 1.25, 1.4 and 1.6 are OK. Engine weighs 82kg fully dressed. Rescued attachment zetec SE1.JPG
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Surrey Dave

posted on 11/8/05 at 04:03 PM Reply With Quote
Its the same weight and size for all the 1.25 ,1400 ,1600?.

Do they need a special bellhousing ?

Nice installation, doen't look Locost though.......

[Edited on 11/8/05 by Surrey Dave]

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cosworth

posted on 11/8/05 at 04:28 PM Reply With Quote
Pretty much the same weight give or take a couple of kilos. Special bellhousing is required available from shawspeed
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cosworth

posted on 11/8/05 at 04:30 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Surrey Dave
Its the same weight and size for all the 1.25 ,1400 ,1600?.

Do they need a special bellhousing ?

Nice installation, doen't look Locost though.......
[Edited on 11/8/05 by Surrey Dave]


no I dont think that one was particulary locost it was shawspeeds 210bhp 1.6


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