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Old 17-06-2007, 10:33 PM
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oh yeah looo ,


in that case, sure build the first jet engine s2, or mid engine in lmao
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Originally Posted by Red16
what about Rover M16 inlet radders? with the throttle body on the opposite end of the plenum to normal, so it faces the front of the car instead of the rear

with this exhaust manifold... no messing just bolt on

where can i get one of these from
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Originally Posted by zippyobrien
, or mid engine
Engines going to be kinda mid mounted anyway
Old 18-06-2007, 10:11 PM
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yes, will sit behind the front wheels,

was amazed how far back the engine sits in lukes saph,
might have to make a vmount cooler set up just to fill the space lol

you going custom prop, ? and what rear axle you using mate? is the rear suspesion going to be space framed? or you going to use cossie rear arms, im intregued
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Originally Posted by doggpk
i think ebay..OBX if am right is the shop or guy selling em
correct... well done that man


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Originally Posted by Red16
JimmyBoy that manifold's from a focus, so will fit the silver and black top zetec's used in the zetec turbo's
is there a internet site the manifold is on....please
check out zx3 manifolds in www.ebay.com
Old 21-06-2007, 07:23 PM
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but its called zx3 'headers'

is that where you got yours from red16

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ers&category0=
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Originally Posted by Red16
Originally Posted by doggpk
i think ebay..OBX if am right is the shop or guy selling em
correct... well done that man


Originally Posted by NEWTON
Originally Posted by Red16
JimmyBoy that manifold's from a focus, so will fit the silver and black top zetec's used in the zetec turbo's
is there a internet site the manifold is on....please
check out zx3 manifolds in www.ebay.com
thanks mate
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Originally Posted by zippyobrien
yes, will sit behind the front wheels,

was amazed how far back the engine sits in lukes saph,
might have to make a vmount cooler set up just to fill the space lol

you going custom prop, ? and what rear axle you using mate? is the rear suspesion going to be space framed? or you going to use cossie rear arms, im intregued
Custom prop
BMW 325i rear beam welded to frame in several points
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Tubular Rear arms
Welded Diff

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Originally Posted by smitsturbo
but its called zx3 'headers'
oh aye... thats what i meant

Originally Posted by smitsturbo
is that where you got yours from red16

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ers&category0=
dunno, i got it off a mate who bought it for his zetec turbo conversion, but he didnt complete it... funnily enough the same lad is buying the engine back now its complete
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