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Old 11th March 2010, 06:30 PM
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Hey guys,

Hope you might be able to help, my build is going to be a fairly long term project, due to the limited anount of time i will have to spend on it, and because of this, iv been researching on here about engine options.

I am liking the (much tried) Zetec route. Its not the most exiting option, but im after reliablilty and a good shove of power which is why im prefering this over a Pinto.

But my question is this:

I have got the impression that a Pinto is a lot easier to get through the emissions on the IVA.

I am planning on going on a Q plate if this makes a difference, but what i would like to do is get the engine i will be keeping in the car, i dont really fancy spending all the time and effort fitting a Pinto, to then have it back in my garage swapping to a Zetec, as due to the time i will be spending it would take me a little while to do so.

So are Zetecs as hard as im thinking to pass the IVA?

I will be going with a pre 95 so no cat or ecu to worry about, so most probably the bike carb route will be taken, as it seems fairly well priced.

Would a bike carb'd Zetec have trouble with an IVA regarding emissions?

Many thanks in advance
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Old 11th March 2010, 07:12 PM
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it depends what year zetec engine you go for, if its a pre-august '95 engine, then emmissions are more or less a doddle. Post 95 and you will be needing all sorts of stuff like catalytic convertors and stuff.... i think
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it depends what year zetec engine you go for, if its a pre-august '95 engine, then emmissions are more or less a doddle. Post 95 and you will be needing all sorts of stuff like catalytic convertors and stuff.... i think


Yes, i will be going for a pre 95 engine
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sorry to ruin your day but its pre 92 not 95. the only way you can get away with a 92-95 engine on pre 92 emissions limits (CO3.5% HC1200ppm) is if you can prove the car that it come out of, didnt come with a cat. for this you will either need evidence in the form of a recognised publication or a letter from ford tech

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Old 11th March 2010, 08:24 PM
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ok,so if its a 92-95 engine, does that mean im going to have a nightmare with emissions?
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Old 11th March 2010, 08:31 PM
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your fine as long as you can prove that the car it come out of didnt have a cat.
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Old 11th March 2010, 08:36 PM
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Ok mate thanks, and if it has come out of a cat equipped car, then i will have to fit a cat im guessing?
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Old 11th March 2010, 08:41 PM
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you got it.

download the iva manual its in section 02B page 8 of 14
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Old 11th March 2010, 08:49 PM
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Iv just been reading it matey thank you

Did they make a 2.0 Zetec before 92? im pretty sure they didnt (RS2000 exl)
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There is no requirement at all to have a CAT fitted.

Just a requirement to pass the emissions test at that level.

But that's very difficult without a CAT .

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