after trying the engine in my mates clio 16v today ive decided that the project isnt going any further, going to be too awkward and difficult to get the zetec engine to fit in the clio engine bay

looks like im gonna have to sort myself out a nice series 2 rs turbo to strap it into

the width wsnt a problem its the depth of the ford gearbox, it is just too close to the power steering rack to allow me to move the engine back the necessary 100mm to allow everything to line up and fit

the engine minus rover m16 inlet manifold


engine in the right place in the engine bay


engine and gearbox in the engine bay needing to be moved 100mm further back



reason why the gearbox is stopping me move the engine and box back 100mm