sexr3i

To run one on carbs, you still need an engine managament loom to get the spark and it's correct timing. Edis alone will just give static 10degrees advance. It's easier to fit the converted loom and an injection tank and pump and get it running how it was intended rather than trying to use a 1300 spark map and carbs to get around fitting the proper ecu. Although with mappable ignition and a proper setup, twin carbs will provide good power. I do Megasquirt looms too btw which is what mine runs, with a turbo bolted on.

sexr3i

Do you have a non PATS complete engine loom minus the plugs you mentioned? Or is it an internal edis loom?

dunketh

Can you get away without fitting an injection tank simply by not letting the non-injection tank get too empty?
Or what about a small inline pot with a pump either side?

Given the rarity of XR3is (and any mk4 in fact) at a scrappy this may be an easier option.

dannyb

Its internal EDIS Pats loom with chip and key with mentioned plugs missing plan was to get it running then swap to a non PATS ecu so would need to change the ECU pins etc

carfixz

does anyone know if there is a wiring diagram anywhere on the net for this conversion, and a list of ALL parts that are reqired or need modified with pics

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

good guide mate - i've done a couple now and your right, best thing to do is just to get stuck in

16vzetec

good mate, i would like to add a couple of things though, firstly if you use the std escort mk5 zetec water pump hose then all you have to do is chop 3" out the middle and reconnect as the zetec rad is 3" higher than the cvh item.
secondly i didnt have to alter my top hose to fit, its the type with the sensor in too.
i believe its a rs turbo s2 top hose

sexr3i

RS turbo top hose has a water feed in it for the turbo, thats the zetec hose. Think he just shortened his to stop it kinking.

Why is your on RS2000 mgment?

sexr3i

Think you can get pattern tanks.

Dennis_Wiseman

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Say you dont want the hassle of doing this yourself, is their any companys that offer this conversion as a drive in drive out??



With the 2 litre, i understand its better to fit a silver top version (earlier lump from a Mondeo) to avoid the sticking valves but is there any specific year / car to go for when using the 1.8 zetec version??

rsvmad1

lol still findin this thread helpfull

orion_crazy_carl

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bump
wiring side if this helps
grey/black,black to switched live
black and red is lambda live
green is rev counter
rest are constant live
brown is trigger for fuel pump!
use a ford yellow relay
u have 4 pins
85 to brown off loom
30 is perm live
86 is to switched live
89 to fuel pump!

jaimesdna

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top thread i wouldnt mint ztecing my mk3 van but useing a doner car with lpg. now that would be cool. just having trouble finding a doner zetec with lpg within 10 miles for under Ł300 lol. i dont want much

juffer

hi carl have you got any pics of the (alternator, water pump) belt setup also what belt do you need ect thanks its causing me a headach lol

orion_crazy_carl

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wht more do ya need bud thn whats there?its just in a triangle, its a std ford belt, i think its the rs1800I not power steering pump belt!

orionadam

good thread mate i was thiking of oin this in my orion, how easy would it be if i used a 2.0ltr out of an escort

woolford

very helpful guide

escombi

what loom did you use coz mine doesn't seem to be the same I'm have a 2.0l mondeo engine, loom and ecu without pats did you use a escort one.

doga-ot

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hey mate just a quicky! i've transplanted the lump every things fitted engine wise. I ran the wiring as u showed behind dash up past fuse box, i know on the plug green/red-engine sensor red/black-lambda power black-ignition + injection power brown-earth! but wot do i tap them into at the mo they just sitting in engine bay? thanks wes wesskitzo@hotmail.com 07835612553

chr

now then, cracking write up but i'm a bit thick so i have a few question if you don't mind, please please.

first off i can get a 18 zetec from the brakers but he said its trom a R reg escort and the starter motor is at the back so i'm told, is this engine any good?

second, my car is a XR3i cab 1600 EFi do i still need to get a new tank

also how difficult is the wiring to do as my car is EFi as i am really poo with wires

ok so thats it for now and cheers in advance


Cheers, Chris

orionadam

hi mate if u have the matchin gearbox then that engine will be fine as thats the same as the one i have put in, and as for the tank i dont think u need to do anythin for it as its already injection, but dont qoute me on it

Glenn_

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Top thread.The engine bay looks so neat and tidy.

xr2madman

hi there loving this thread just a few things what fuel tank are you useing and what down pipe are you useing and how long to do the whole job as want to put a zetec in my mk3 escort many thanks damian

dhutch

Cracking job, presumably the zetec flywheel/clutch just mates stright up??
- Looking to do simular on a rwd (type nine box) car and tryig to work out what i need for that.


Daniel

slammedorion

1600-1800 zetec flywheel and clutch works fine mate
Recently zetec'd my mk2 Orion

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

such a good conversion this - will put my pics up the morn of my latest conversion

cossiejsy

what a excellent thread

dazoriginal

got to agree this is an excellent thread

Bungle

BTT need some more info on this please i have a mk5 base model 1.3 hcs what would i need and how would i wire loom in? Great help so far though just wiring that scares me,

i know i can use xr rs fuel tank and lines and an xr engine mount? and even radiator if neccesary, just want to know how to wire the loom in and cheers,

This should definately be stickied

DanJWRC

Hi mate any chance of pm,ing me to help me with the wireing loom side of the conversion just afew quick questions ect..can ring you if you like would be really really great if you could cheeRs Dan

Fearless_Si

Great thread and info, I'll probably be doing this swap in my 1.3 mk4 estate so will be very helpful.

Twins

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Its a fantastic conversion ,lots of fun

botters

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ford ka endura leads are really long mate and should do the job

Ande p

how much would it cost to stick summat like that into one of these,and what would it involve.

scottyd

hi guys was looking for a little help on this conversion. im looking to zetec my mk4 and use my rs turbo gear box. the prob i am having is the starter is on the front and i can only find zetecs with them on the back? any info on this?

also what engine would be best for me? 2.0? 1.8? from focus? mondeo?

loom ect not a prob as going to be running it on bike carbs with megajolt spark control.

cheeRs
scotty

performace_ford

Hi there reading through you zetec guide there excellent stuff. I notice you say if you are using the 1800 you can you the flywheel and clutch from it aswell, only thing i was wondering is what thrust bearing do you use on the cvh clutch fork? cheers Ben.

vinnyvangough

Great guide still going strong.

I gotta do this conversion on my track car soon, but i'm gonna use the whole original zetec loom from my donor car.

Twins

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on our mk4 escort 2.0l track car we bought the complete clutch for a rs turbo

performace_ford

Do you have a cvh or zetec box? As i had the 2.0 in my Escort last year and used the CVH flyweel and also just used rs turbo clutch kit. But now i'm using 1.8 flywheel and clutch, but didn't know if the zetec thrust bearing worked fine on the cvh clutch fork?

slammedorion

My 1800i zetec lump in my MK2 Orion is running the 1800 zetec flywheel and clutch, with ERST gearbox and release bearing

Great conversion for the money