Ian Bunker Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I have a 1996 SE Narrow with a Pinto . Is the chassis to restrictive to take a twin cam? Which are narrower or more easily accommodated in a narrow - Ford or Vauxhall. What about the gearbox fitting into the tunnel? Any advice would be much appreciated Thanks Ian B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welly Jen Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 The tunnel is pretty restricted on a narrow. The type 9 gearbox on mine is a tight fit and you can't get any of the bell housing in it. This puts the engine quite far forward, which restricts things for high and wide engines. We also don't get a V8 bonnet option either. I've seen descriptions of various othe engines in a narrow, including Duratec and Vauxhall twin cams. By the time you reach the front of the bonnet there isn't much difference between a wide and narrow Westfield. Low line bodywork is more restrictive for alternative engines, but if you have a Pinto, then you have high line bodywork. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordboi Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Providing you have highline bodywork, you should be able to squeeze most of the common 4 cylinder engine options in. A 2.0 duratec for example will give you plenty of power depending on your budget and will definitely fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickmaster Andy Lowe Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I've fitted a Focus ST170 into a 1995 narrow with the VVT solenoid on top (just) connected to a type 9 box I've a done a blog on here about it which might answer a few questions for you Also another blog someone's done on fitting a zetec in a narrow Problem you will have is carbs and silencers are on opposite sides to a pinto so holes in bodywork Duratec are the same sides as a pinto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Blade engine will fit with slight modification to bonnett :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Blade engine will fit with slight modification to bonnett :-) In much the same way a Lambo V12 would fit with just a slight modification to the chassis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 You've got it Dave - I have both and I'm yet to decide which I prefer :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Use the Blade engine for the starter motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigals Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 1.8 / 2.0 zetec can be done as can the sigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hehehe I could Dave - 4age Toyota will fit mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Pete Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 The big advantage with going sigma or duratec is that the exhaust and intake will be on the same sides as the existing holes. Not if a duratec would fit, any done one in a narrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Duratec will fit with shallow sump and a hi-line bonnet :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meakin Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Zetec blacktop will fit including low line. I used a bonnet bulge and race line sump. If shaping from pinto though the exhaust is on the other side. I suspect the duratec will fit and exhaust is the same side. Have a look at my blog on engine swap if it will help Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Dimensionally the engine bay area of a narrow chassis isn't that dissimilar to a wide body. (Green is a wide, grey is the narrow) The big advantage of the wide chassis with the MT75 tunnel is that it allows the engine and gearbox to be mounted much further back compared to the narrower type 9 tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boombang Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hehehe I could Dave - 4age Toyota will fit mate 4age is a corker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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