garytipping Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hi All, I'm trying to work out which engine and gearbox combination to fit to my Ali bodied pre lit car. Although I'm building it with a very 'old school' look, one option would be to fit a new Zetec with either an MT75 or type 9 box. Has anyone fitted a Zetec to a pre lit car? By measurement it looks like it should fit, and with an MT75 box it looks like the gear stick ends up in about the right place. Any thoughts. Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Can't see an mt75 fitting in the tunnel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garytipping Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks Chris, I'm not sure either, might have to use a type 9. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Given that you'd previously said that your pre-lit is one of the early cars with triumph components and a herald? axle and diff had you thought about if these are capable of coping with the extra power and torque from a zetec which will likely be twice what the drivetrain waw originally designed for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Also, while a modern engine might be understandingly tempting from a reliability viewpoint, I do wonder if it would have a greater resale value as a car true to its roots with a period engine, rather than an updated version. I'd only say this about a pre-lit, rather than a narrow SE or SEi. It may be worth more or it may not, but it's something worth considering. What you have, an unbuilt pre-lit, is so rare that when it's completed will be of high interest, so getting it right is important. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Perhaps a x-flow? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-X-Flow-engine-gearbox-package/131625574501?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D33835%26meid%3D056e50eff31c4862aad489c31c0cf603%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D181878956914 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombanks Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 good point scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Also, while a modern engine might be understandingly tempting from a reliability viewpoint, I do wonder if it would have a greater resale value as a car true to its roots with a period engine, rather than an updated version. I'd only say this about a pre-lit, rather than a narrow SE or SEi. It may be worth more or it may not, but it's something worth considering. What you have, an unbuilt pre-lit, is so rare that when it's completed will be of high interest, so getting it right is important. Totally agree with Scott on this. Although it's a kit car IMO some of the very early Westfield's are now also classics. Whilst I understand the urge of many builders to upgrade, fit modern engines and chase big power, the original ethos of these cars was to be light, simple and offer driving pleasure. If I was building your car I'd be tempted to go for something more in keeping with the age of the car and personally would be looking to install a tuned A-series engine mated to an MG box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garytipping Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Thanks All, great response. My first thoughts were to go for period mechanics but then I started looking at the modern alternatives. On reflection I think you're probably right and it should be crossflow or A series. Thanks for the link to the crossflow, I've sent a message re a 'buy it now'. Also have a lead on a tuned A series. Thanks again for the input, much appreciated. Regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Another thought on the same lines as Mark's comments above, but don't forget, it's not just the Triumph parts that may have been designed for period power and weight components. Westfields chassis, even in the Ford variants have gained strength and extra bracing over the years too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garytipping Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks Dave, all good advice. Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garytipping Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hi All, Thanks for all your thoughts on this. I 'won' the crossflow on ebay. Now the real fun begins! Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin (Mr T) Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Hi All, Thanks for all your thoughts on this. I 'won' the crossflow on ebay. Now the real fun begins! Cheers Gary I was watching the end of the auction. Congratulations, another mighty crossflow in a Westy! Can't wait to see some pictures of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garytipping Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Cheers, I'll start posting some soon as I've made some progress. Just managed to remove the remains of the 30 year old protective film from the Ali panels. I had a good tip from a local bodyshop and soaked it in petrol for a couple of days. Regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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