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Offline blasterdad

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Duratec question
« 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

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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #2 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.


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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #4 on: Friday,March 25, 2016, 03:47:57 PM »
Thanks guys, thought it might be a good deal & all aluminium.
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I'm still going keep the Renault in it, just thought it might be something to tuck away for the future.  ::)

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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #5 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!

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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #7 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...

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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #8 on: Saturday,March 26, 2016, 03:00:38 PM »
Hey Blaster, Andy's got everything you need!  :)

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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #9 on: Saturday,March 26, 2016, 04:17:04 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.  :(

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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #10 on: Saturday,March 26, 2016, 05:36:32 PM »
I don't know, Blaster. I think you have to get your priorities straight!  :))

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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #11 on: Sunday,March 27, 2016, 07:21:27 AM »
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:

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Re: Duratec question
« Reply #12 on: Sunday,March 27, 2016, 11:42:52 AM »
Probably best you leave it at that!  :FUNNY: