Fresh Zetec Install In 2B

[Guest crutch]

I am weighing up options for zetec turbo install. I am builiding so have any options available not tied to retro fit options. They are as i believe.

 

1. cut the chassis and do what ever needed. I have a good friend who is a great welder so cut and modify frame to suit.

 

2. Raceline water rail - more expensive than option 1 and heard they can leak.

 

3. Move engine forward and use standard water housing with longer prop. - More expensive than option 1

 

Any reason to not use the standard parts and mod the frame to suit.Would this be the best route?

 

Anyone got any pics of their install?

[owlman2222]

i will be useing the raceline water rail

had no problems with it leaking on my normal zetec

[fry61]

Jon needs the upgrade -- to keep up with Florin & trailer.

[Andy Spencer]

Despite the poor reputation I ran a raceline rail for nearly 7 years on a zetec, couple of 3mm holes in the stat to aid the warm up cycle and stat opening, never leaked or any issues whatsoever.

[Guest tiggertom]

i cut top chassis rail to get zetec in mine,sill using std themostat housing, heats up staight away and runs 65-80c depending on outside temp and steddy or not driving.i did not have much of a choice as orginal builder add cut it and made a bad welding job which fell off in my hand as old 1.8 cvh came out.did cause a bit of problem mounting pedels from toprail and gettin in carbs in with engine beining back ,floor mounted pedels not a problem good luck.