Beaver Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Everyone in the UK uses the 'Vauxhall' C20XE engine in Escorts. What about that? It's a better motor than an FE3 or Zetec Seen alot on those they just looklike a cunt forking out for the bellhousing for a t9 then dont use a t9? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 ^^^ What he said. Manta or 2l 4cyl Holden box. If this is for an escort flick Chris low'n'slow a PM as he runs an Fe3 in his escort, youve prob seen his build thread? He can tell ya what Fe3 combo to go with for best outcome re heads, block, cams, gboxes. Gaz Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Yeah here in NZ you just use a 4 cylinder VN commodore gearbox. Bolts straight up and is a strong Getrag 5 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Sorry if i came across as abit of a cunt lads Cant say i knew about this: Yeah here in NZ you just use a 4 cylinder VN commodore gearbox. Bolts straight up and is a strong Getrag 5 speed. Thanks for the input Gaz and Mikuni! Will flick low n slow a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDA780 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 What happened to the Duratec you wanted priced up? Your best bet is Zetec or XE due to availability of parts for whatever spec desired. We built a SBD Kit XE for a MK2 Targa car over 6years ago and it still goes strong. Were you gonna run carbs or ITB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 What happened to the Duratec you wanted priced up?Your best bet is Zetec or XE due to availability of parts for whatever spec desired. We built a SBD Kit XE for a MK2 Targa car over 6years ago and it still goes strong. Were you gonna run carbs or ITB? Hey mate just soo many choices and my local wrecker has an FE! Ah ITBs more than likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I think both motors are some what similar re FE-DOHC Vs Duratec/Zetec for pros and cons. Zetec would be good for being able to get everything and anything at a price, also well documented. Making a T9 fit is good for future fancy gearbox upgrades. FE3's are easy to get a hold of and good motors so long as you are willing to fabricate a bit of your own stuff up which is all fairly easy. Only thing I guess is getting RWD gearbox settup can be a bit of a menace but doable. 200hp from a turbo FE-DOHC is no worries. I'm sure you have seen the article making comparison to the SR20 Hate to suggest it but seeing as you are after 200hp would popping a nice little Miata BPt in there be a good option? Get a front cut or a de reg one and you should in theory have most the parts you require? RWD already and have aftermarket parts available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael0008 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 yea bpt are quite good motors all tho just get a bp from the wreckers and turbo that only difference is pistons, then get evo injectors and then do a vf10 or vf8 hybrid and you should be sweet or get a klze if you want to get 200hp n/a but would be alot of work to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hmm so much choice and pro/cons :s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 You can use SOHC Fe bits on Fe3 engines all the block castings are the same. FWD or RWD bits work so you get a few options on where to mount the alternator, sump/pickup etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 You can use SOHC Fe bits on Fe3 engines all the block castings are the same.FWD or RWD bits work so you get a few options on where to mount the alternator, sump/pickup etc Did some Fe-soc's come in RWD configiration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Bongo/econovan b2000 utes etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 This Bongo/econovan b2000 utes etc From what ive read/seen an FE3 or BP could definately be the way to go. Of course it sounds and looks easy on paper...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eke_zetec_RWD Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 My zetec with 4psi boost is 140kw atw. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Dont really want to head on the boosted route yet, wana keep it simple with N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 My Fe3 with 6psi boost is 150kw atw. Just saying. Shame about the power to w8 downtrail and 99% less engineering skils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Im sensing some Zetec and FE3N rivalry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 If you go Fe3n it would pay to look around to try find the type with the better cams and hi comp pistons. I had a 4wd capella wagon that used for a conversion into a mazda bongo. I was surprised how well the capella went for a heavy wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 If you go Fe3n it would pay to look around to try find the type with the better cams and hi comp pistons.I had a 4wd capella wagon that used for a conversion into a mazda bongo. I was surprised how well the capella went for a heavy wagon. Good music dude! Hahaha Yeah the FE is just so appealing to me compared to to the Zetec...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eke_zetec_RWD Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 My Fe3 with 6psi boost is 150kw atw. Just saying. Shame about the power to w8 downtrail and 99% less engineering skils. Ha well my stock pinto was only 140 kw atw on 20 psi. Shows how a desent head helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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