danielRS

Hi all wanting to put a 2.0 duratec in my Sierra and wondering if anyone has done it before and any advise any pics, what engine mounts? What clutch? What gearbox? Exhaust?

Thanks Daniel

chris cdti

You can buy an adaptor plate to fit the MT75 gearbox to the Duratec he engine and also a rwd sump. As for engine mounts it may be worth looking at something from Mazda or a ranger that's rwd with a duratec

danielRS

I was thinking of using a type 9 gearbox and yeah that might be a good idea I was just going to make my own but if I can buy some it would be better

R4N SS

iTrader: (6)

Type 9 wouldnt last long mate

Paul_RS

iTrader: (4)

May be worth getting on to some of the mk1/2 Escort guys? I'm sure they'll have an idea of what works best?

chris cdti

It was on a mk2 escort rally parts page is where i saw the rwd Duratec HE conversion parts

lacey

I maybe wrong but I think they put these engines in mx5,s ( I think )
As std if so just use one of there boxes

mopman93

First post.....

I have had a 2.0 duratec in my xr4ti for about 3 years now. In this picture you can see 44mm Mikunis. Running Jenvey ITB's now.

Spec:
2.0 focus duratec, non vvt. Mazda MX-5 flywheel and starter, MX-5 transmission. Ford Ranger 2.3 duratec oil pan for the rear sump.

With 2wd subframe clearance between the oil pan and the cross member leaves about a 1/4" and makes the fire wall a squeeze. I am collecting parts to install a 4x4 cross member so I can gain clearance on the firewall. I will also go forward with leaning the engine over 10 degrees to right the transmission. FWIW I haven't had any issues with the trans leaning towards the driver.

Rowe

Would the 2.3 engine and gearbox out of a Scorpio not drop straight in?

big_wasa

A 2.3 dohc i4 hybrid with an Rs2000 top end will make good power but it's a lot of cast iron. May as well fit a pinto. The Duratec is way cooler and will make more power.

Caddyshack

Mazda rx8 box will fir with an adapter plate of off the shelf bellhousing, they have 6 speed, close ratio, smaller and lighter than type 9 and won't break. They even have carbon prop on some.

mopman93

you can get a 6 speed from an MX-5 that will bolt to the duratec without modification. I have one sitting in my garage.

fwiw the trans still weigh close to 75 lbs. A lot of iron inside those cases.

lacey

+1

Also the duratec h e is the same as the
2.0ltr eco boost if you want a bit more power

danielRS

Thanks for all the advise guys think best to go mx5 box and is there any more up close photos of there conversations?