I.Mupferit Posted July 25, 2002 Share Posted July 25, 2002 Like it Phil, like it. Have you ever thought about a job in sales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted July 25, 2002 Share Posted July 25, 2002 Got to be more interesting than my current job.. where do I sign Phil Waters Zetec is in and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewwatkiss Posted July 26, 2002 Share Posted July 26, 2002 I would be happy to take you for a spin in my 1800 twin 40, 2ltr cammed Zetec live axle 7. I live about 2 miles from Brands Hatch. Best way to tell is give it a bash and see what you think. I must admit to being a fan of the Zetec and would say go for it but come and have a go and see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted July 26, 2002 Author Share Posted July 26, 2002 Thanks forthe offer Matthew but I have almost made up my mind to stick with the crossflow (for now anyway). When I started to add up the cost of converting my car to Zetec, even with a s/h engine, I realised that for the same money, I could afford a pretty trick crossflow. Also as the car is an OAP (1979), a crossflow would probably be more in keeping with the rest of the car. Thanks to all who replied to this thread and to Roger King for his words of wisdom at the Phoenix last night. Steve www.Se7en-Up.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg Posted July 26, 2002 Share Posted July 26, 2002 Steve, Like your thinking. I went through the same thoughts some time ago, as althought the engine appears cheap, replacing all the other bits adds up very quickly. You could build or buy a nice Xflow for less. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted July 26, 2002 Share Posted July 26, 2002 Steve, So I can't interest you in my Webcon 3D ECU then? Sorry Phil, looks like the commission is off then! Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted July 26, 2002 Author Share Posted July 26, 2002 Will it fit a crossflow? and can I keep my points? Brent, I read with interest your post re getting a "spare" engine to build up. This is the route I will probably take, trying to pick up a CHEAP block later this year and throw some cash at it. Who knows, if things take off work wise, I may even let RK have a play with it (with me looking over his shoulder of course) 😬 Steve www.Se7en-Up.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 Steve, What, just to make certain he is doing it right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted July 27, 2002 Author Share Posted July 27, 2002 Well, as they say.... "you never stop learning" Steve www.Se7en-Up.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 ZETEC you will not regret it OIL 7540 2L ZETEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 also use twin 45's - awsome OIL 7540 2L ZETEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 Have you thought about a K???? Phil Waters Zetec is in and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted July 29, 2002 Author Share Posted July 29, 2002 Wash your mouth out! Steve www.Se7en-Up.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 No, no Steve I think Phil means a 'Special K' diet - to improve the power to weight ratio thus saving too much money being spent on the X/Flow. It's all in the interpretation! Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 controversial huh! Just meant you have more than two options (or three if you include bike power) Phil Waters Zetec is in and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieclark Posted August 27, 2002 Share Posted August 27, 2002 Brent If you have a 3D ecu thingy for sale then I'm interested Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted August 27, 2002 Share Posted August 27, 2002 Rob, I certainly will have a 3D ECU thingy for sale in a few weeks time ie after the Summer/Autumn blatting season is over. Mail me offline on:- brent@idl-ductwork.co.uk Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieclark Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Brent tried emailling you but mail got returned ? Rob Clark rmmclark@yahoo.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Rob, Sorry about that, just realised I am having trouble with the thingummy that sends/receives e.mails. Try my home mail:- brent.chiswick@tesco.net I should pick it up this evening. Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Steve, I wa seriously worried by this thread, thought you may have "turned" to that new technology stuff, the zetec, glad to read at the end the trusty x-flow lives to fight another day, and in keeping with the cars age. regards Nigel. P.S. did you get your gearbox sorted O.K.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted August 28, 2002 Author Share Posted August 28, 2002 Nigel, The gearbox was "sorted" by changing the gear knob for a slightly heavier alloy one. I tried everything to stop the vibration but in the end gave up and decided to live with it. I then fitted the new knob and the vibration stopped. Typical! As for the engine, I have "sort of" decided to keep the crossflow and have a bit of a tinker this winter. As recently posted, it managed to keep up with one of these new fangled Zetecs recently , so the crossflow can't be all that bad. Brent, Do you still have that heavy cardboard box in your garage? I might be interested in sorting the stopping dept soon....... Steve Se7en-Up! One day, all cars will be made this way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Steve, If you think I'm going to let you have that cardboard box after referring to my car as one of these new fangled Zetecs, you've got another think coming matey. Anyhow yes I have still got it so give me a call Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted August 28, 2002 Author Share Posted August 28, 2002 Brent, 😬 Are you allowed out to play on Thursday? If so I will catch up with you at the Phoenix (if I can get her back together in time ) Steve Se7en-Up! One day, all cars will be made this way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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