Clio Zetec Turbo Project Halted

[Red16]

after trying the engine in my mates clio 16v today ive decided that the project isnt going any further, going to be too awkward and difficult to get the zetec engine to fit in the clio engine bay :moaning:

looks like im gonna have to sort myself out a nice series 2 rs turbo to strap it into :top:

the width wsnt a problem its the depth of the ford gearbox, it is just too close to the power steering rack to allow me to move the engine back the necessary 100mm to allow everything to line up and fit :wall:

the engine minus rover m16 inlet manifold
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Red16/DSC00013.jpg

engine in the right place in the engine bay
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engine and gearbox in the engine bay needing to be moved 100mm further back
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Red16/IMG_0638.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Red16/IMG_0640.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Red16/IMG_0640.jpg

reason why the gearbox is stopping me move the engine and box back 100mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Red16/IMG_0636.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Red16/IMG_0637.jpg

 

[powelly]

That would have been interesting shame!

 

[ViolentJ]

i know nothing about anything like this but would it not go in the boot instead?

 

[BenR]

NO!!!

what is it with crazy white valvers at the moment?

Oh, run an adaptor plate so you can run the valver gearbox, or at least look into it. Too close to stop now.

 

[Tom]

Use another box?

Mount it the other way and make it rwd

 

[Red16]

Quote: Originally posted by Tom on 07 June 2005


Use another box?

Mount it the other way and make it rwd

your talking serious time and money for that kinda thing, to much for my liking and ability at the moment i think.

 

[Nightfire]

Cut the power steering out. Guessing that cant be done though, guess youd need popeyes strength to go round corners

 

[Red16]

you cant just cut the steering rack out tho cos the wheels wont turn at all then, no matter how strong you are (unles youre Uri Geller)

 

[Martin]

Just use a rt rack...

 

[Jones]

Isnt this engine now going into a soon to be restored escort RS1600?

 

[BUTRE]

The 2lts zetec engine is a massive powerplant when properly turboed. Do it mate!!! Im also into Fords and got to say they are great!

You can try to get the valver gearbox into it but I would really doubt it could handle the torque. Also, youd need a ATB diff from quaife to get the power down where it belongs: on the road.

There are some gearbox workshops that know what it needs to be done to strenght a gearbox that was designed to be used on a fairly small torque engine. try http://www.gearboxman.co.ukwww.gearboxman.co.uk

You made some Ford owners look seally with this project! Well done!!!
Good luck mate and keep us updated!!!

 

[Red16]

Jones - youre right this engine is now going in my rs1600i once i have restored it



check out the progress on passionford in the link below

http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=130905http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=130905



Butre - Bernie at http://www.gearboxman.co.ukwww.gearboxman.co.uk i a legend in the gearbox world

 

[Jones]

Quote: Originally posted by Red16 on 14 July 2005
Jones - youre right this engine is now going in my rs1600i once i have restored it check out the progress on passionford in the link belowhttp://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=130905http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=130905 Butre - Bernie at http://www.gearboxman.co.ukwww.gearboxman.co.uk i a legend in the gearbox world


Good stuff, RS 1600s are cool, i bet that will surprise a few people!!!!

 

[TriO`]

That looks like a wicked project youve got going there, its a shame it couldnt go in the clio, but the RS 1600s are mint!

well yours will be when youve finished with the angle grinder and gotten rid of all that bloody rust

Ill definitely be keeping an eye on that thread though

 

[Red16]

cheers for the positive comments lads

 

[Djw John]

Thats a proper job on the scort

 

[Red16]

Quote: Originally posted by EvilJohn on 23 July 2005

Thats a proper job on the scort





yeah its coming along slowly at the moment, stripping underseal isnt all that much fun so finding the motivation to go out n do it is hard, updated the thread today with new pics.