Dave-2000SEiW Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 Anyone know how much a Duratec installation will cost me? I’m trying to decide between 2000 Zetec or 2000 Duratec As always It all comes down to cost Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardOlive Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 I can't see much difference between the two as the engines will cost more or less the same from the breakers. You will need an engine management system, inlet and exhaust manifolds, throttle bodies etc which ever engine you choose. The duratec exhaust is on the right and the zetec is on the left (as you sit in the car) if you're replacing a xflow or pinto. If it's a new build you'll need to fit a Cat to get through SVA. Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinto Boy Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 Have at look at this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conibear Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 Anyone know how much a Duratec installation will cost me? Dave, I've done it. If you tell me what bhp your looking for and what bits you've currently got and transmission I might be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-2000SEiW Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Conibear I’m just starting So I have SEIW module one with floor mounted peddles for the zetec and wide tunnel for the MT75 and thats about it at the moment. BHP wise I’m looking for around 180 to start, with the ability to tune in the future. I’m based on the south coast (Hants), do you know of anyone who has a Duratec in this part of the world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 I thought about the Zetec/Duratec choice myself; decided the Duratec route would be too expensive. It's such a recent engine, I would need to have a Cat for SVA/emissions/MOTs, which then meant tb fuel injection, tuning parts seemed to be that bit less common, and that bit more expensive... So instead, I'm heading the pre '95 2.0l Zetec/twin Webbers no Cat route. (Mind you, fuel injection might come when upgradeitis sets in ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conibear Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 I’m based on the south coast (Hants), do you know of anyone who has a Duratec in this part of the world? Raceline just down the A3 are based in Guilford. They can get you one, but only new I think, circa £1600.00. Otherwise try breakers yards, insurance crash salvage companies. The only car in the UK that has the 2L is the Mondeo. You could search in the US from similar avenue's as this eninge is more common over there. Give Raceline a ring 01483 811978 there into the Duratec in a big way. 180bhp is the standard stock lump. Your module kit is the same spec as mine and it worked out great. Install the Type 9 box, much better than the MT75 and enables the engine to go back. Your need to adapt the gearbox chassis mount thou. If you got the Zetec wiring loom there will need to be a few joints/extensions to that. If I can be of any help contact me as I'm in Surrey. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwillis Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 Install the Type 9 box, much better than the MT75 and enables the engine to go back. Your need to adapt the gearbox chassis mount thou. Not strictly true about the further back bit. In my chassis, the MT75 sits in a wide tunnel, and sits as far back as it is possible to go. The thermostat housing is very close to the rear chassis rail, so the gearbox is not the restricting factor in my installation. I'd agree, the Type 9 is the best route still though, but for road use, where gear ratios are not critical, either MT75 or Type 9 will do just as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CateringVan Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Have a word with Ammo at Raceco - he is a blatchatter who tunes engines for a living, including the Duratec. He maybe able to supply you with a new duratec at a good price (if he has any left...) He is very enthusiatic about duratecs and is replacing his tuned Zetec with a tuned Duratec over the winter If you do a search on blatchat you will find a lot of threads about duratecs which may also help you decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Just to add my 2p worth if I was doing another build I would be fitting the D/tech but I would be holding fire on tuning it at the moment. I would be wanting to see results that others have had first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchWestfield Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Dave, If I understand things properly you already have a Zetec Chassis ?? If so, you do not have a choice: the Zetec and the Duratec chassis are not the same. A Duratec engine has an oil filter on the off side of the engine which fouls the Zetec chassis. If you want me to I can email you some pictures of a Duratec chassis which I currently have at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 If you own an angle grinder, there's always a choice..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick A Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 This may be of interest to you ? duratec performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick A Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Oooops sorry will try again Here hope this works ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conibear Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Dutchie old boy you are talking out of your It fits nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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