CaptainJosh
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 02:49 PM |
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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
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 02:57 PM |
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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
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 03:11 PM |
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What sort of power output will a 1.2give you?
Enough to be worth the effort?
Cheers,
James
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CaptainJosh
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 03:18 PM |
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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
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 03:22 PM |
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The 1.25's are very quick engines. The 1.7's are vairiable valves arnt they?
I reckon youl need a higher bonnet.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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cosworth
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 03:48 PM |
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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
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 03:53 PM |
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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
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 04:00 PM |
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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
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 04:03 PM |
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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
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 04:28 PM |
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Pretty much the same weight give or take a couple of kilos. Special bellhousing is required available from shawspeed
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cosworth
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| posted on 11/8/05 at 04:30 PM |
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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
[Edited on 11/8/05 by cosworth]
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