Chris Byrne Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 At the moment have normal ford 1600 Xflow with twin 40s. I did think about sourcing a 2nd hand 1600 and having it bored to 1700 and "mess" with that. Friends have said that a 2.0l from an old Sierra will have the same block etc. Does this mean that the 40s and exhaust will fit in the same place ? Secondly, if the engine issue is ok, will a five speed gearbox/gearstick also fit into the right place? Currently only have 4 speed box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe 90 Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 The Sierra 2.0L is probably a pinto engine which wont fit into a Caterham as it's too tall. It's completely different from the XFlow, and one of the worst engines ford ever made. If you're going to fit a bigger engine, the Zetec is your easiest option. Back on the road and now at 100,079 miles. Photos here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 The sierra probably uses a pinto, which is not a straigth swap for an Xlfow. Could be wrong tho. You could swap the 4 speed for a 5, but I think you might need to move the gearbox mount (depends on chassis), and have a different driveshaft! Could be wrong on that front too 😳 Sig: If it is such a big issue why are the WSCC, Piston Heads, SELOC, BBC, Channel 4 ... not members only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Chris, Did'nt the Sierra had the pinto engine, i am sure it had it on the mainland. Depending on the age of your chassis and the type of rear axle going from 4 to 5 speed can be easy to more labourous. It all depends on the fact if you have a support witch can take both box'es, if so you will need a g.box spacer and a new propshaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Byrne Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 Thanks guys, I think you just saved me £100. Why is it that when I first bought my baby, the power was awesome - now I just want more and more. P.s. I hope I'm not the only one who still braves these bitter nights armed only with a bobble hat, sun glasses and a smile, slowing only when the icy wind makes my eyes weep. Returning home to be greeted with "bloody idiot!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 What, the wife? Oh sorry. I thought you said "Returning home to be greeted BY a bl%dy idiot"!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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