Zetec engine

[AndyLockwood]

im also going to fit a 1.8 zetec (escort) and have the original 130 bhp pre pats ecu and loom. are throttle bodies or carbs the only option or is it possible to use the original inlet manifold?

cheers

Andy

[Bonzo]

Hi Andy

The problem with the early alloy inlet manifold is that it sits very high, you would probably need a serious power bulge on one side of the bonnet

I looked at the possibility of using the later plastic manifold as that sits a lot lower, In my view, it'll cause problems with the routing of the steering shaft

I have some plans for a custom manifold that I am going to try for starters

[AndyLockwood]

Thats what i had heard. i have the plastic manifold and it sits pretty much flush with the cam cover its just whether it would impact on the line of the steering column.

Andy

[teun]

i did order this one for the inlet problem:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RWD-KITCAR-FOR...em4a995c0f6 b
Hope it will be in the same box it did leave england last week i hope the postman will be at my door tomorow

[AndyLockwood]

yea hope so! iv seen them on ebay and would be interested to know what you think about the quality of them.

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cheers
Andy

[Bonzo]

Originally Posted by teun

i did order this one for the inlet problem:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RWD-KITCAR-FOR...em4a995c0f6 b
Hope it will be in the same box it did leave england last week i hope the postman will be at my door tomorow

Hey Teun

That looks quite cool

I wonder if that one makes use of the stock idle control valve

Got plenty of alloy & an AC/DC tig welder & will fabricate something very similar.

Now that I have some Argon ...... The remainder of the alloy fabrication will be my next job

[teun]

The moment it arived i can tell you if the stock idle control valve will fit hope i can tell you after the weekend.

[alga]

Two days ago I paid the advance for a 1993 Mondeo Zetec 2.0 with ECU and loom, but sans alternator. My original plan was to go with a black top, MegaSquirt, standard intake for starters (LHD), but one guy offered me a good silver top for ~150 quid, so I took it.

I'm very enthusiastic about MegaSquirt and will definitely do it at some point, but at this stage saving these £200-300 sounds very appealing. I'm not a big fan of carbs, so I'm only considering EFI systems.

Ronnie, do you know what car was your Denso alternator from? What pulley do you plan to use with it, will the mounts fit?

[teun]

Box just arrived the inlet is looking great the exhaust is just a big bag of pipes do not know where to start. I will try to put some pictures over here.

[teun]

Hope this works:http://foto-uploaden.nl/img/5/u47qnmd.jpg