So, a couple of weeks in and I am starting to get sorted and also to spend a bit of cash.
Been doing a lot of measuring to work out what gearbox mount I need and whether/where the Type 9 will fit, just making sure all of the mounts are in the right position. I can confirm they are and it looks like the mounts are a standard Mk1/2 Escort item.
The Engine has been bought, paid for and delivered. It's a Ford Puma 1.7 Zetec SE (aka Sigma) with 88k miles on the clock and a recent cam belt change. The engine came with all of the ancillaries, wiring loom, ECU, gearbox, drive shafts, exhaust manifold and cat and a few other bits. (See pictures in Images section).
Been doing a lot of measuring to work out what gearbox mount I need and whether/where the Type 9 will fit, just making sure all of the mounts are in the right position. I can confirm they are and it looks like the mounts are a standard Mk1/2 Escort item.
The Engine has been bought, paid for and delivered. It's a Ford Puma 1.7 Zetec SE (aka Sigma) with 88k miles on the clock and a recent cam belt change. The engine came with all of the ancillaries, wiring loom, ECU, gearbox, drive shafts, exhaust manifold and cat and a few other bits. (See pictures in Images section).
I have also had a play with the throttle bodies I had for the Mazda v6 (pair of triumph triple RS Sprint 955i ones) and contacted DanST Engineering about an adapter plate. It transpires that the TB outlets are almost identical to the head inlets and the spacing is about 1-2mm out which can easily be squeezed, result. So I have some preliminary drawings from DanST so will review before ordering those when I get the engine stripped down.
I have also contacted Tiger Racing about their SE>Type 9 bell housing, one I have a few critical dimensions I can then go ahead and order that. I found a new release bearing in the box of bits with again is a bonus.
Finally, after much deliberation I have gone simple with the brakes. A full set of discs, calipers, pads and fittings for an XR4x4 came up on ebay. I needed the rear calipers anyway whatever brakes I chose so to get the whole lot for less than one replacement caliper was a bargain. Looks like Capri sport do all the bits to fit these (GTR260 kit and Escort 14" rear solid kit) so will be on to them once they have arrived and I have done a trial fitting.
Still debating on what size wheels but that will wait for another day.
Finally, after much deliberation I have gone simple with the brakes. A full set of discs, calipers, pads and fittings for an XR4x4 came up on ebay. I needed the rear calipers anyway whatever brakes I chose so to get the whole lot for less than one replacement caliper was a bargain. Looks like Capri sport do all the bits to fit these (GTR260 kit and Escort 14" rear solid kit) so will be on to them once they have arrived and I have done a trial fitting.
Still debating on what size wheels but that will wait for another day.
