Another Zetec Conversion Thread!

[flameredturbo]

Hi and thanks in advance for any help, I'll most probably ask all the usual questions.

Crate blacktop going in a cortina based S7 running DANST ITB's OMEX ECU and custom loom, bolting onto a type 9 box.

So for the questions!!

 

1. What are the chances of me fitting the engine and keeping the servo? Any tips? Any way I can make this work?

2. Exhaust manifold, I've already had some advice on an option. I'm keen to have the pipe exit the side. I spoke to Richard from GBS and he advised one without flanges but I didn't fully understand what he meant, minus flange so I can cut the pipes down for the correct width?

3. Kit spares engine mount suitable for the s7?

4. What psi fuel pump will I need? I already have a return pipe fitted. (GSXR1000 ITB's)

 

Thanks!

Edited December 15, 2013 by flameredturbo

[Guest kevin booth]

If it was me i would tap into all four inlet pipes then tee together, Then take a main pipe to the servo, this would stop one cylinder going lean. But in my opinion you do not need a servo if you get your brake cylinder size and fulcrum point correct.

[Guest chris brown]

I would think space would be your biggest problem you may have to change the pedal box to an inboard master cylinder and do away with the servo.

[tractor]

I picked up a westfeild zetec manifold off ebay if I could post a picture but cant cos it wold be pornographic its that gorgeous also picked up pipe and repackable silencer in chrome for 100

[philshelton]

I picked up a westfeild zetec manifold off ebay if I could post a picture but cant cos it wold be pornographic its that gorgeous also picked up pipe and repackable silencer in chrome for 100

cant beat a bit of car porn especially shiney bits

[speedtripledan]

I picked up a westfeild zetec manifold off ebay if I could post a picture but cant cos it wold be pornographic its that gorgeous also picked up pipe and repackable silencer in chrome for 100

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[tractor]

going to get the angle grinder on the sump today to make way for starter motor

[flameredturbo]

If it was me i would tap into all four inlet pipes then tee together, Then take a main pipe to the servo, this would stop one cylinder going lean. But in my opinion you do not need a servo if you get your brake cylinder size and fulcrum point correct.

The inlet is being made with a servo pipe in the hope I can fit the lump in with the servo in situ, any pictures of anyone that's managed this. I've read a horror story or two about pedal boxes!

[flameredturbo]

going to get the angle grinder on the sump today to make way for starter motor

 

Is hacking away at the sump the only option? Is your engine bolting onto a type9?

 

Thanks for all replies btw.

Edited December 15, 2013 by flameredturbo

[flameredturbo]

How much needs chopping away as ££££££ is the less preferred option!

[tractor]

yes its going onto a type 9 and no its not an issue to cut webbing off sump its only ally

[flameredturbo]

That's all good then, sounded worse than It is. What option did you go for with clutch and flywheel? I'm thinking of just keeping the standard set up and getting a spigot bearing, did you need a clutch arm pin too?

Edited December 15, 2013 by flameredturbo

[flameredturbo]

Just been doing some reading up and my plans to simply bolt all this to my existing box might be buggered, I have a 4 speed quaife rocket clubman........ Just read its a 5 speed box I need as the castings are different?? Its a type E that I infact have after reading up, PLEASE advise.

 

 

http://quaife.co.uk/shop/products/qbe6z-0

Edited December 15, 2013 by flameredturbo

[tractor]

I am trying to fit a 1.8 zetec flywheel to a pinto clutch in a type nine box don't know why a four speed wont fit I would have thought if you use a four speed friction plate change flywheel and pressure plate as the four speed fits pinto and five speed why would casing be different

[flameredturbo]

I am trying to fit a 1.8 zetec flywheel to a pinto clutch in a type nine box don't know why a four speed wont fit I would have thought if you use a four speed friction plate change flywheel and pressure plate as the four speed fits pinto and five speed why would casing be different

I think the bellhousing is the same (I wrongly assumed it might be different and after seeing a post saying you can't use a 4 speed). Dead easy to swap if not, as long as the input shaft is infact 1"x23 like I've read it should be then I'll be fine. The only thing I could do with confirming now is if the Type E sits any further forward or backward than the type 9? And just for any reassurance that it will all work!!

Edited December 15, 2013 by flameredturbo