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Jun 21, 2010 11:49:16 GMT
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I just did this exact thing recently with a GSXR sump that was going into the front of a Smart car.
I used 5356 rods both 2.4 and 3.2mm (which is all I had) and used 3mm aluminium plate.
Cleanliness is going to be the main problem. Even though I cleaned the sump - I could still see contamination coming out of the casting as I welded - always the same with these castings - some are just better quality than others.
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Jun 19, 2010 19:40:58 GMT
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Basically I made a thin adapter plate (about 2.5 or 3mm I think from memory as it's ove 10 years since I did it) and matched up the two patterns. Some bolts go from gearbox side into threaded bosses in the adapter plate, some bolts go from the engine side into the gearbox threaded holes. Again I'm working from memory but I think the 11 o clock and 4 o clock bolts almost mathced between Suzuki and Ford. I milled 10mm off the face of the gearbox bellhousing (except the rhs drive shaft oil seal housing of course). The main reason for this and the thin adapter plate is that the Suzuki bellhousing is a lot shallower than the Ford one. I used a Ford clutch (from Helix clutches) I got the Suzuki flywheel re-drilled to accept the Ford pressure plate. The starter position was moved from front to up high at the just under the manifold. (In the photo above you can just see the edge of teh alloy welding on the bellhousing where a shape was added to give clearance for the starter throw. It's much easier if you are putting the Swift engine into a Corsa / Nova though as I think there are bellhousing adapter plates for the Opel gearbox available off the shelf. I could be persuaded to sell the whole car (more pictures of the car in the Flickr folder that the above photos come from) www.flickr.com/photos/80637533@N00/sets/72157606745730062/I'd be looking for about €8000
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Last Edit: Jun 19, 2010 19:49:30 GMT by gn3dr
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Jun 19, 2010 10:53:36 GMT
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Great engines. Kee seeing as how you are talking about fitting one into a fiesta you might be interested in looking at this. I run a Swift Gti engine in my Mk4 Escort Rally Car (bored to 1395cc - which is the max you can bore to by the way) but I have it mated to a Ford FWD BC type gearbox. Running throttle bodies, Falconer cams and an MBE ECU. (Excuse the tatty looking engine bay - it's functional. I modified the bellhousing to fit the Swift pattern. I already had the gearbox with a quaife straight cut kit so that is why I did it this way - and also because the Swift gearboxes are weak.
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gn3dr
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May 16, 2010 22:31:03 GMT
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Cool idea Funny enough I have an E36 318tds touring daily driver with laquer peel on the bonnet and I was thinking about doing something like this (because there's no way I'm spending money on repainting it ;D) SO I'say go for the vinyl map and post pics up here so I can make a decision on what mine will look like ;D
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gn3dr
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Yes I will At this stage I have bought a complete '96 XJR for the engine and electronics. I sourced a Getrag 290 gearbox. Apparently the 290 was fitted to the 4.0 litres and the 265 was fitted to 3.6 / 3.2 manuals and has a lower torque rating. The XJR also had a unique to it dual mass flywheel and clutch cover but the N/A should fit fine - which is what I have sourced. Hopefully it will hold up OK to the higher torque of the S/C engine.I need to finish building a large garage first before I make any more progress.
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gn3dr
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Another vote here for the XJR 6 cylinder. In fact I am doing this exact swap with the XJR engine into a S2 XJC. ;D
The other thing which wasn't mentioned which is a priority for me is that the 6 cylinder was also available with a manual gearbox - it's rare in XJR form but it's the same manual box as fitted to the other 4.0 X300 manual Jags.
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Apr 20, 2010 13:50:24 GMT
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Any more info on this one?
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I hear you on the rip off tax system over here.
What chip would you recommend for the 318tds? I just bought one recently and it's economical (47mpg) but god it's dead. A lot of people say that chipping them only brings trouble???
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Mar 16, 2010 21:27:48 GMT
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I'd go for it. Always wondered why there aren;t more of these with later VAG engines - specifically I have thoughts about sticking in a 1.8T 20V. Surely mating the engine to teh tourque tube should be no more involved than mating an engine to a strange gearbox - adapter plate etc.
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Feb 17, 2010 22:16:37 GMT
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Hi Folks Thanks very much for the suggestions - they are really helpful. Maybe I might stretch to buying a camera here.
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Feb 16, 2010 12:22:02 GMT
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Cool Thanks very much for teh tips. I emailed Alexi and he got back to me. I told him you guys wanted him to join here too!
ACtually forgot my camera but have the phone. Some interesting stuff here alright.
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Hi I'm in Japan at the moment for work. PLanning to be in Tokyo next week-end. Can anyone recommend anything car related to see here. Where are the places to go. Retro specific would be even better.
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gn3dr
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Hi I've no pics to hand and am travelling for work atm so no access to them but it's the same as this one (except I didn't paint mine yet) www.gottrikes.com/Tube_Bender.htm
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Firstly have a read of this tube bending guide www.pirate4x4.com/tech/bendin_tube/Are you planning on getting a tube bender? Get the proper rotary draw type - don't buy one of those machine mart pipe benders. I build my own from a set of plans bought for about $20from Got Trikes in the U.S. The bending dies however are where the expense are - I had to ship 2 Pro-Tools dies to Ireland form the U.S $$$$$ . I since discovered however that dies are available here www.stakesys.co.uk/Then if you are really serious you should checkout Bend Tech tube bending software - it's not expensive and is invaluable for designing roll cages. Have a read of theofn.com or pirate4x4.com forums - U.S. based offroad but some cars stuff and lots of great tech stuff on there.
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Jan 22, 2010 22:17:43 GMT
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I think '89 shape Fiestas have a Zetec type coil pack at the back of the engine down under the carb and they reach around to the front of the engine so they are relatively long. (Non 16V type plug ends though)
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Jan 11, 2010 19:31:49 GMT
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Dec 20, 2009 19:11:41 GMT
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That bender isn;t suitable for thin wall tubing though - it for roll cage type tubing (in teh region of 2mm depending on teh CLR of the die). It would kink 1mm wall exhaust tubing.
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Thanks for the replies folks. Yes it's a W114 (or 115? I'm not sure). It's my brother's car and he hasn't been able to sell it so I just might take it off his hands for cheap ;D
It's a 280E - so I think it is injected. (I haven't even looked under the bonnet!). The engine is fine - the auto gearbox has a slight rattle in it when idling but it drives fine.
Unfortuntely LPG isn't really an option for me over here in Ireland as I believe there are only a handfull of stations in the whole country - and I think the nearest one to me is 60 miles away!
Is the 250D W124 a turbo engine? Must do a bit of googling. Looking at the market here I could pick up a 1995 300D for less than €500
I hear what you are saying about ditching a nice 6 cylinder but I've enought petrol guzzling yokes - so need something with some hint of economy about it! Any idea of mpg figures I could expect with a 250D or 300D?
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