2.0 Duratec engines, advice please

[ChrisJ]

I'm just pondering the idea of installing a 2.0 duratec to my roadster once the build gets underway, inspired by the R500 etc.

Can anyone see any problems with install and what gearbox would suit the unit?

Any other comments appreciated.

Chris

[deezee]

Well the R500 uses a Quaife 6 speed gearbox. Now I'm going to assume a £6,000 gearbox is out of the question, so I'd either use a MX5 gearbox or a Type 9 with a bellhousing to suit. Depends on how much power your intending to push out the engine, but I'd imagine the the Type 9 isn't going to last very long once your over 200 bhp.

The only issue I can think of is trimming the sump a little for clearance issues. I've never seen one in the flesh so be sure to take plenty of photos for everyone!

[ChrisJ]

Thanks for your reply,

I'll be using a pace dry sump setup, so no issues there.

A £6000 gearbox is out of the question, certainly for the near future.

Is there much upgrade options for the type 9 gearbox do you know?

I'll have a google anyway.

Thanks again

[SeriesLandy]

Coozer on here and LB is running an ST170 might be worth giving him a pm

website

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[ozzy1]

BGH geartech do uprated gearboxes,not too badly priced.Bought one myself

http://www.bghgeartech.co.uk/html/5_speed.html

Burton power or rally design do bellhousings to mate up to type 9

http://www.burtonpower.co.uk/
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/

Raceline do everything you need at a price !!!!!!!

http://www.raceline.co.uk/products/i...p?CategoryID=1

[AshG]

bgh do the type 9 gb upgrades

3ge will do the short gated sump.

if it was me i would use a gearbox off an 1800 mx5 as it will bolt straight on.

[mark]

Originally Posted by SeriesLandy

Coozer on here and LB is running an ST170 might be worth giving him a pm

website

contact details

The st170 engines have duratec written on the top but they are actually a tuned up blacktop zetec with vvt

[Tilly819]

the true duratec is the st 150
mazda based as such you can use the current mx5 gearbox i think or rally design do a duratec to type 9 adapter for about 165 quid

bloody good engine easy to make 200hp on throtle bodies and a desent exhaust

cheers tilly