Mondeo 2.5 V6 Engine As A Donor?

[Guest sherman0251]

I am taking the sierra 1.8 engine out of my kitcar on saturday 7th March and quite fancy putting a Ford Mondeo 2.5L V6 enginer in place! I know the V6 is a lot heavier so the susspension would need altering but would there be any more (major complications linking this engine to the current gearbox (sierra)??

My car will be undergoing a whole new interior and is getting a full respray! Hopefully will look the dogs when done but struggling with choice of engine. A few people have adviced to just go for the 2.0L Zetec but I like the idea of the sound of a V6! I dont no if by choosing a V6 im making the project over complex!

Any advice appreciated!

 

Ian

[Guest h4muf]

Hi.

The v6 has been done in a westfield before so can`t see that many problems.

I`m a big fan of the six,i have an st24 as a daily driver and it`s really smooth.

It`s quite light for a v6 too.

 

Good luck.

[speedtripledan]

I was toying with the V6 cosworth but never really found any good info on gearbox fitment so not bothered as yet, if you do manage it i,d be interested in how it is done. extra weight maybe but they sound great and loads of torque.

Dan

[Guest chris brown]

I think you will have to make up a converter plate as I think the V6 is a Mazda derived engine so the mating to the type 9 may be tricky but providing that and getting the clutch to work can be overcome it will make a great car. Also take lots of measurements before you start as I suspect it will be a bit on the tight side both in height and width

[Snapperpaul]

I thought the same as Chris, however if the gearbog is a Ford MT75 transvers derivative it may well have the correct bellhousing bolt pattern.

[Guest h4muf]

It uses a mtx75 box.

[Guest salty_monk]

Might be lucky then.. get your ruler out!