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Smart moneys on the retro ford flywheel then, not lightened but lighter and more options going forward.

While we're on the gearbox/ flywheel subject, could anyone confirm if the flywheel retro ford sell for the pinto clutch is a 1.8 zetec one? I ask because I've read they are getting on for 2kg lighter than the 2l one? Pic attached. Thanks

Do all aftermarket/fast road cams require the fitting of shims when putting them in a blacktop? Any that are a direct swap? As in out with the old in with the new and turn the key?

As long as the bolt pattern on the bellhousing is correct which it must be seeing as it's bolted to a pinto at the mo then you must be ok. I read a thread yesterday that said you needed a 5 speed but have since realised that must have been incorrect.

That's quite handy to know, what kind of room for movement are we talking?

New prop or spacer then?

Thanks

Ok, I was under the impression the input shaft what what the clutch would slide onto?

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!!

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

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?

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

Is hacking away at the sump the only option? Is your engine bolting onto a type9? Thanks for all replies btw.

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!

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!

Thanks again.

I was planning on passing it through a new hole and maybe using the old hole as some sort of cold air feed. How much was it also? The one for kit parts is £200.

Hi, Getting all the bits together for a zetec conversion on my cortina based S7. Seen a couple of exhaust manifolds on kit parts ones for a zero gt the other for a standard zero. Either be suited to mine?

Thanks very much!

Thanks, is a blacktop also referred to as a zetec R? Or are they different?

Any suggestions, I've found some on eBay for £830. Any place that's cheaper? Ideally Surrey/Sussex or London area so I can collect. Brand new blacktop zetecs. Thanks in advance

Thanks again.

Thanks, I'm guessing your car had a cortina steering setup?

Thanks. I should have made the reason I'm asking more clear. I'm looking to get a quick release hub, do I need a 3/4" or 5/8" one? Thanks again!

Hi, Does anyone know what size a cortina based steering column will be? Thanks in advance.