andi-p

Hello to all. I am going to fit a 1.8 zetec in to my mk4 Fiesta and was wondering if anyone has a preference on what thinkness plate to use to make the mounts with. I was thinking using 6mm plate but think is this over kill but I am turboing the engine so any advice is appreciated.
Andi

tabetha

I normally use 4mm mild steel when making mounts.
tabetha

andi-p

my mate just said 10mm now I thought that was over kill lol

jamie's

6mm is plenty, prob more than is needed,
10mm is so over the top
i'd prob agree with tab, 4mm is fine

andi-p

thats good to hear. I really thought that was to heavy

decked

ive used 6mm plate to put a mount in my mk5 zetec s running a 1800 mondeo zetec turbo
b interested as in to wot spec engine gearbox ur goin to be using and wot clutch flywheel gearbox setup ur gonna use

tabetha

So long as boxed in etc as per proper mount 4mm is fine.
tabettha

andi-p

Hi all. I am thinking of starting a build thread but I think some are tacky and I dont want to be like that

decked

start the thread loads of ppl will be interedted an it gives u motivation

andi-p

i will start a thread when i get on my computer. i will put the pics i have of it so far and a write up. but all pointers will be great

decked

how far u got as my engine is in and running i have a few niggles wiv mine

andi-p

I have got a stripped out shell. i have got the sunroof welded up but tthe roof has warped slightly. As I dont like the warp im going to put another skin on it from a scrap car. I am hoping to get the engine stripped and in place soon and the mounts made up.

chaffe

Depends on the shape, size and how it is triangulated etc, if you look at some of the manufacturers mounts they are very thin, but are cleverly shaped and designed. if its all boxed in and triangulted etc then 3mm plate is ample, if its a bit of bar out on its own then much thicker stuff will be required.

andi-p

i have the engine sat in position but i need to lower it an inch but i am going to have to fabricate the mounts so the front mount is stepped does this sound right please help some one

decked

u got a phone number andi p
pm me it can probably sed u threw some pics of mine

who knows we maybe able to help each other with some queries

andi-p

hey decked i sent you a pm