Sierra Dohc

[Guest beaker]

Hi Folks

 

 

Im after a bit of advice. I have been offered a 1990 Sierra with a 2.0 DOHC lump in it - low mileage and fsh. Is this a good donor for a Zero as I was hoping to use a pinto lump due to the size of engine bay in the Zero. Will this unit slot in with out to much trouble as dont fancy an extra widening of the chassis etc.

 

Any advice form you folks would be appreciated.

 

If anyone is interested the above vehicle is now for sale ..please mention this link if enquiring as the owner would like it to go to good use.

My link

Edited February 14, 2011 by breezy

[Guest steve775]

The DOHC engine in my opinion is a better one. Will fit in a zero no problem and has future potential to fit the 16 Valve RS Head.

With the DOHC you can run the injection system for more reliability and better fuel economy.

[ZeroKnowledge]

I have a DOHC in a zero, with bike carbs fitted

had to do a few tweeks to engine to fit it, but the zero chassis was standard

if you want to keep EFI, Redspec on here may have more info

 

moved altenator to below water pump

even with a shortened sump I lifted the engine so sump is level with floor,

so had to put bonnet bulge on as engine sticks through bonnet.(see pic)

some people have changed the flywheel as its v v heavy but i didnt bother

 

hope this helps

cheers Paul

[Guest beaker]

Thanks one and all for your replies......but due to circumstances beyond my control....(her indoors controls me ) may have to pass on this motor.....it was either buy and recondition this motors main units.... or take her indoors and kids on holiday....and....i lost!

 

So the chap who has it may be listing it soon on ebay.....will post link once I know for sure.....looks like my build is going to be put back yet again.......should have listened to me dad.....stayed single

[Guest beaker]

I have a DOHC in a zero, with bike carbs fitted

had to do a few tweeks to engine to fit it, but the zero chassis was standard

if you want to keep EFI, Redspec on here may have more info

 

moved altenator to below water pump

even with a shortened sump I lifted the engine so sump is level with floor,

so had to put bonnet bulge on as engine sticks through bonnet.(see pic)

some people have changed the flywheel as its v v heavy but i didnt bother

 

hope this helps

cheers Paul

 

 

Thanks Paul

 

Nice looking motor you have there....can I be nosey and ask roughly how much it took you to get it IVA'd and on the road. Its ok my fiancée cant see this site or PM me direct with your reply As still punching figures around in my head.

 

Cheers

Craig

[ZeroKnowledge]

Hi Craig

I got on the road for £4000.

but mine wasnt the typical build as I bought the zero part built for bargain £2700 and most parts were there to finish it.

 

Cheers Paul