Hello everyone My names Aaron and I've got a project i'd like to share with you
Comments and advice very welcome as i don't know what I'm doing half the time
Here's the story so far. I had a mk5 fiesta with a 1.25 zetec engine


Then I had clever idea of taking my old engine out.And putting a 2.0L silver top zetec in it





I've upgraded the front brakes to the st170 300mm setup

I've got focus 2.0L rears but I'm not sure if I will need them????

I bought a gearbox yesterday after lots of help finding out which was the one for the job It's a 1.3endura gearbox from a mk5 fiesta. It has the correct bellhousing hole pattern and mounting points i need.
That ment I could do this today....











I'm not to sure how to mount the engine yet , hopefully It won't be with cardboard

I've made a template out for a bracket, using the mondeo engine mounts
and my original mount as a guide.
Does this seem ok to you guys or will this all go wrong and rock to pieces,
is there any other way I could mount the block.

Hope you like it

 

i like it mate dont no how u could mount the block but best of luck

 

Have you tried a mondeo engine mount?? or is it miles away for what you need just a thought you minght be able to modify the inner wing to take the mondeo one

 

Have you tried a mondeo engine mount?? or is it miles away for what you need just a thought you minght be able to modify the inner wing to take the mondeo one

 

love this project already did ft.com not help you along with this ????

 

I can see where your going with the offside mount, but i'd be a bit worried about serious engine rock! Seeing as its on a pivot like it is, and with the block mounts so far out, thats gonna swing like a bitch.

You'll nead at least two IMHO

 

i'll give you a ring later mate i got your pm

Got a couple of ideas for you. email me on nick@nthorpey.plus.com and i'll send you some pics

 

Nice one seen this on UKFN good little project.

 

gavintwopies Have you tried a mondeo engine mount??
Tryed it but that thing is hench and fouls the suspension strut big time Could cut it up, but its cast iron and i dont wana weeken it

stoke7up Na ft.com didn't wana know mate.

cheers jimmyb_sapphirecosworth

e-mail sent! cheers Nick

 

looking good matey

 

Good to see someone doing something a bit different,

As far as the engine mount goes i think you've got it bang on as this is the exact configuration as the zetec se that you had in the first place, i.e. 1 rear lower gearbox mount, 1 upper gearbox mount and 1 engine mount. As its the lower gearbox 'dogbone' mount that restrains the engine from pivoting about the other two mounts, rocking should not be an issue unless the engine is going to be very wild. I think the only thing you will need to consider is making sure the mount that you are making doesnt get in the way of any ancilliaries or the head itself etc.

Hope this helps

cheers

Alan

 

Cheers azcam
Nick have you got my pm?

 

I fancied doing something similar, was gonna sell my Zs and buy a higher mileage jobby then drop a 2.0L in with some happy gas for good times!!

Keen to see how others get on first though

Keep going mate, will be cool when it done

 

Hello it's been a little while since my last update.
I've managed to mount the engine properly






Got a few things to sort out like the downpipe, inlet manafold,power steering,breather system and cooling. But basically it's just a matter of putting it back together now

 

hi mate looks nice in the bay what mounts did you end up using or are they bespoke items ????

 

nice

 

 

Stoke I'm using fiesta turbo engine mounts which have been modified to fit
It's quite easy as long as you don't mind drilling holes into you chassis

 

nice project m8 not surprised ft.com didnt want to know...seems you have to be in the gang there before you get any answers,i asked a few things when i was starting my zvh project and was flat ignored you will find people here much more helpful m8 and i hope shes ready for the road soon

 

wooo mate lookin good wird seein that lump in a mk5 good luck with the rest looks like ur almost done

 

Cheers can't wait to get her running now.
Luke have you got megasquirt on your si?
I've got a megasquirt ecu to go on and I'm not to sure how it's going to perform

 

Oh yeah and has anyone looked at the flap on a 2.0L zetec throttle body does it have a small pin hole in it? Or is mine fooked and there was a bit of metal sucked through my inlet?

 

any updates sweetheart?!?!?!!!!!