Ford Press Release about the new Duratec. <- Click Here
Details of my engine fitting and modification. <- Click Here
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The new
ford engine features an all aluminum-alloy cylinder block and head, this
give the engine an immediate advantage over the Zetec based units due to
the bare engine weighing in at 93Kg as opposed to the 115Kg of the Zetec. |
The Head is
of high silicon content it has four valves per cylinder which are lifted by two
silent chain driven cams, The tappets are mechanical and Ford states that they
should require no adjustment during the life of the engine.
From My point of view I know that this engine will produce 185HP with no
internal mods, it has a shorter stroke than its predecessor, which should make
for a nice revving engine. POO had a curb weight of 741Kg according to Ford Data
so by staying with a theme of lightness this engine mated to a type '9' box by
an alloy bell-housing should help the weight distribution problem the Anglia’s
inherently have.
NOTES: The Ford / Mazda Duratec HE engine does not use the common ford bell housing pattern an adapter plate or a new bell housing is required. The engine measures some 19 inches from front of the front pulley to the gearbox face, this measurement is about the same as the original engine however the measurement from bottom of sump pan to the top of the rocker cover is 25 inches which come to the top of the original 1200 air filter.
Some Engine Specs of the Duratec fitted to the Mondeo:
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Ford Duratec HE, 4-cyl-16 V,DOHC Petrol Cylinder head: Precision sand cast aluminum-silicon alloy with sintered valve guides & seats Block: Precision sand cast aluminum alloy with deep skirt & bearing beam Valve train: DOHC 4 valves/cyl Displacement: 1999cc Bore & Stroke: 87.50 x 83.1mm Comp Ratio: 10.8:1 Max Power: 143bhp @ 6000rpm Max Torque: 190Nm @ 4500 rpm Bhp/litre: 71.54 bhp / litre |
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Here are some pictures of an engine installed in a Sports2000 single seater:
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