Thinking about alt engine choice here....

Are Zetec's too tall for std book chasis?

If it is just fit a bonnet bulge

My zetec fits a treat in my locost chassis but iv got luego velocity body work so the bonnet clears which is an inch or 2 higher than book..

Piccies in my archive.

Andy, what bodywork are you using?

My rebuild is using a +1" in the chassis height with my caterham size body work i.e. a little smaller than book and it fits just

I'm having to leave the lip on the timing cover as the bonnets resting on this and i've already chopped the sump.



Zetec test

ATB Dan.

As mentioned - my Phase 3 just fits!! The nosecone sits on the timing belt cover at the front but doesn't seem to cause any problems. The biggest and best change from Xflow to Zetec is that no oil leaks out!

Ours fits under the bonnet with no bulge using a 1.8CVH sump cut&shut. Only just though

Standard Book chassis BTW



view of engine from above

Hi there loads of room for one.

Darryls engine bay R/H side [/img]


Darryls engine bay L/H side [/img]
Opologies if they have comout a bit big.

cheers Matt

I'm using STD chassis and bdywork. Funny how it's as tight as a gnats chuff for some and ok for others. May be in the engine mounts?

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May be in the engine mounts?

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I have a standard book chassis and had to cut a bit out of the nosecone to clear the cam belt cover.If I had of mounted the engine further back it would have fitted with just a small bonnet bulge or none at all if put back as far as possible.I used an escort sump shortened to 150mm so it is level with the bellhousing and have about 3 inch ground clearance which is ok if you a carefull and remember it is limited.
If you havent got an engine already then I would go for a zetec as its so much better than a crossflow especially the absence of oil leaks and easy availability of replacement engines.
Paul.

I'm running a +4 chassis, what would be a good option for a radiator with a 2.0l zetec? (located in North america)