James B. Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Is there anyone in a twenty mile radius of Exeter who could swap these engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 As you already have a Vauxhall ready bellhousing and engine mounts, why not look at a 2.0l 16v Vauxhall engine. It would probably be a simpler swap. Low tech luddite - xflow and proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMO Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 On the other hand engine mountings and bellhousing for a Zetec are not going to break the bank. You end up with a less expensive and lighter engine than the VX. Not that I'm biased or anything 😬 AMMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsn Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Thought the VX classic engine was very tuneable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B. Posted September 5, 2003 Author Share Posted September 5, 2003 Caterham do an upgrade on the classic to take it from 1.6 to1.8 which gives another 20 bhp. Cost about £2500. An engine swap to zetec shouldn't cost much more but better results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 A swap to a 16V on carbs should cost quite a bit less than £2500..... Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM website See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B. Posted September 5, 2003 Author Share Posted September 5, 2003 Thanks for the web-sites Arnie, trying them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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