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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: blasterdad on Thursday,March 24, 2016, 05:29:32 PM

Title: Duratec question
Post by: blasterdad on Thursday,March 24, 2016, 05:29:32 PM: Spotted this on Craigslist, does anyone know if the bellhousing bolt pattern is the same as the Zetec?
Looks pretty Nasty!!!

https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/pts/5480099602.html
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: BDA on Thursday,March 24, 2016, 06:13:54 PM: I would expect the bell housing to bolt up to it. I would expect that all small 4 cylinder Fords to have the same bolt pattern. Also, he says it would be great for upgrading a Zetec. It might be worth a call to him to see if he knows.
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: RoddyMac on Friday,March 25, 2016, 11:51:18 AM: The Duratec is a different bolt pattern, so not an easy swap compared to the Zetec. The Duratec is a re-badged Mazda MZR unit.
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: BDA on Friday,March 25, 2016, 12:05:02 PM: Glad you straightened me on on that Roddy!

Blaster, I did some poking around and found a rebuilt ztec from Titan in Florida for $2787 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-2-0-01-04-ZETEC-REMANUFACTURED-ENGINE-/272098223750). A bit more expensive, but a known quantity and an easier swap since lots of people have done them.
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: blasterdad on Friday,March 25, 2016, 03:47:57 PM: Thanks guys, thought it might be a good deal & all aluminium.
@BDA
I'm still going keep the Renault in it, just thought it might be something to tuck away for the future. ::)
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: BDA on Friday,March 25, 2016, 05:40:44 PM: I think you would have to get a TC bell housing for a Zetec- I don't think the Renault bell housing would bolt on - so there would be some complication around that. I think that the Zetec is maybe the best swap for several reasons but the Renault engine can do very well, too. It should do just fine!
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: skoolsen on Saturday,March 26, 2016, 10:33:57 AM: New zetec crate engines are available http://www.raceline.co.uk/story.asp?NewsID=12
695 pounds=cheap
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: andy harwood on Saturday,March 26, 2016, 02:00:15 PM: Here in North Carolina, there is a business in Salisbury (Poteat's Engines) that rebuilds zetecs, I think a bit over $1k for a complete rebuild, don't know if you need a core.
I've got a extra TC bell housing sitting around...
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: BDA on Saturday,March 26, 2016, 03:00:38 PM: Hey Blaster, Andy's got everything you need! :)
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: blasterdad on Saturday,March 26, 2016, 04:17:04 PM: Quote from: BDA on Saturday,March 26, 2016, 03:00:38 PM
Hey Blaster, Andy's got everything you need! :)

Does he have a new roof for my house? :FUNNY:
I'm afraid that will have to come first. :(
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: BDA on Saturday,March 26, 2016, 05:36:32 PM: I don't know, Blaster. I think you have to get your priorities straight! :))
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: blasterdad on Sunday,March 27, 2016, 07:21:27 AM: Quote from: BDA on Saturday,March 26, 2016, 05:36:32 PM
I don't know, Blaster. I think you have to get your priorities straight! :))
"SWMBO" seems to have a different opinion about the matter, & I am still VERY fond of being able to open her boot & bonnet once in a while. :FUNNY:
Title: Re: Duratec question
Post by: BDA on Sunday,March 27, 2016, 11:42:52 AM: Probably best you leave it at that! :FUNNY: