Sideshow_Bob
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 12:30 PM |
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Zetec Engine Height and Bonnet clearance
I was just wondering what height the cam pulleys (highest point) sit above the chassis rails for your zetec installations? ...and what the dimensions
and make of your bonnet is? Just mounting my engine at the moment and could do with some guidance.
Any help would be appreciated
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scutter
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 03:17 PM |
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I cut the sump on my Blacktop level with the bottom of the bellhousing, raised the chassis on 30mm box section (I know slightly more than normal) and
this is the result.
 
zetec height
I'll pop out to the garage in a mo and take some measurements.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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bob
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 03:28 PM |
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The indy top rails are 25mm higher than book locost, i am though sure the zetec will fit in a locost with a regular bonnet and no bulge if using
TB's / carbs instead of the original injection system.
 
Rescued attachment zetec clearance0939.JPG
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scutter
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 04:31 PM |
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Ok, Mine measure 200mm front edge and 240mm rear, but I copyed the Indy and added 25mm to the engine bay height from the scuttle forwards.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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procomp
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 06:03 PM |
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Hi
The silver top zetec using a 6" sump Ie level with the bell housing. measures 570mm to the top of the cam belt.
To get this inside the chassis with NO sump hanging down Ie level with the base of the chassis you would need a bonnet height of 240mm above the cam
belt. Assuming you are using the std 13" / 330mm chassis height. This would mean that the extra sump over the common 6" that is used when
doing a shortened sump would be hanging below the chassis.
If of any help i can put you in touch with the guy who dose the nose and scuttle that will clear the zetec with 6" sump level with the base of
the chassis Think he dose the whole 6 pc body for £320.
Cheers Matt
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Danozeman
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 08:46 PM |
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Mine has about the same clearance as above and thats a silver top in a locost chassis with uego velocity body work which is about an inch taller than
standard locost.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Sideshow_Bob
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| posted on 11/1/09 at 09:41 PM |
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thanks for the info giuys, should help me to get the engine height right. Matt I would be keen to know more about that bodywork ... sounds like a good
price 
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procomp
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| posted on 12/1/09 at 04:50 PM |
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Hi
U2U sent re bodywork.
Cheers Matt
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