Forum: Duratec Installations

Guys, does anyone know a supplier of a Geared Starter Motor to suit the 2.3l Duratec engine.?

Hi There Ive just found this site and Im looking into converting my Pinto to 2Lt Duratec in the next few months. My question is which engine is it best to start with,Im not looking for mega power somewhere around 200 bhp will be good to start so do I need the ST150 engine?I intend to run it on...

hi all has anyone run a full race cosworth cam, if yes how well it work ?

hi can my 2.3 crank handle 300hp if so do i have to key it ? also should i lighten and bal it ?

Hello All Just a quick question. I`m trying to source a good low milage 2.0 Duratec for my RS2 mk2 install. But having no luck.Tried all the local breakers, ebay etc Anyone got any recomendations, places to call etc or got one kicking around the garage. I want to build it up with retro ford...

I'm trying to put together a list of all the connectors required for someone doing their own wiring loom. So far I have Fuel Injectors (ECU) COPs (ECU) Water temp (ECU and Dashboard) Oil pressure (ECU and Dashboard) Oil temp (ECU and Dashboard) Throttle position sensor (ECU)

OK, so I need an air filter for my Titans. Dont have really enough room for a box, so looking at backplate and foam element. Have tried SBD, and they can only supply a blank backplate + element for £170. Ouch. Does anyone know of a company that can provide backplates pre-cut for Titan's and...

Hi guys, I have manage to buy wrong dowles to my Raceline steel flywheel. I bought standard ford ones, and they was to large. Both for the flywheel and the clutch cover (AP-racing 8 1/5"). Now i thinling of make new ones on the lathe. The question is if there is any force on them when the...

hi can someone recommend a good race cam for a 2.3 duratec ,it will be use for Tarmac rally our main gold is to get cloose to 300hp and 8500rpm

Hi all, Thought I would pop in and see whats happening and let you in on my current project. I am swapping out the old pinto in my Locost to a supercharged 2.0 Duratec. It started off as a budget install to see how cheaply it was possible to do it, then the supercharger idea came along...

Hi guys, I'm in the progress of putting togehter my duratec. But i have som questions. 1. Cam bearing caps The caps are marked with numbes which tells where the shall go. But how about orientation? Is there a way to find out the orientation? 2. Timing bolt Do i need one? is it...

Guys, Can anyone recommend a good supplier for a steel Crankshaft Pulley for the 2.3l Duratec engine?

I have been reading on this site for some time now and have learned alot from you guys so I thought it's time to join and share my duratec project with ya's. I'm sure I'll have some questions that I'll need answered to help me finish things up. I am building a 2.3 duratec (ranger block) with...

What should I see when the engine is cold? I'm getting 90PSI when cold, with the race 10W60 oil. My remote filter housing is leaking it's that high. Is 90 PSI ok?

Good evening folks, I am in the process of starting my Duratec for the first time in my Elise. I am afraid I am not good on the electronics side and wondered if someone could give me a brief dummies guide to setting up the Emerald for first start up. I have a map from another Elise with a...

Ever since the car went to totd for a rolling road run i've been having ever increasing issues with the running: Intermittent fault... whilst driving if you dip the clutch or try to engine brake, the revs stick and take ages to drop back to proper idle (i.e. it will drop from whatever rev to...

Guys, does anyone have any recommendations on the best spark plugs to use and more importantly the correct gap setting for the 2.3l Duratec Ranger Engine.?

I am assembling the engine to verify clearances and I was wondering if there is a particular procedure to seat the thrust bearing in the duratec or is just the typical procedure. I have a lot invested so I'm a little cautious. Thanks.

hi guys i am building a detec hope to be 280 to 300hp will i need a quaife g60 or a 5speed dog box for rally or you recommend one

Took the car down to Atspeed in Essex on Monday and now runs like a dream other than a minor idling problem which is a little irritating! This is by no means their fault, I was well aware of it when I left and I knew it was something I was going to have to play around with. Been playing around...

Has anyone seen or know about Jondel who are changing a Duratec to bellt drive for the cams.

Hi all ok i need some advice, i have a 2.3 MPS engine which is a Mazda 2.3 turbo engine, steel crank and rods as standard, thicker block which are also cross drilled for better cooling, the head is also cross drilled but VVT, I want to make it N/A but have been told nobody in the UK has done...

Guys, can anyone assist me with what the sensor fitted in the top dead centre of the Duratec head does.? This is the one that sits between Spark Plug 2 and 3. Is this important to the ECU.?Cheers Rob

Any clues on what all the pipes and wires are for on the front of the block? http://www.zetecinside.com/xr2/pictures/20080807_1.jpg Whats the large black plastic cover for? Can it be removed permanently? Where does the water temperature sensor sit? Can I get a blanking plug for the...

Hola, I purchased a duratec for my mk1 escort about a month ago and only this week did I realise that ive got a pully wheel missing. The wheel that is missing is the one on the water pump. The water pump is fitted just 4 bolt holes showing where it used to be. Anyone know for one of these or do...

Hola, im about to start fitting a duratec to my mk1 escort and am wondering is there a way of fitting oil filters to the block and if so wher from. retro ford dont do one as dave says nothing he is happy with on the market??

Foolishly, when I first got the engine home in 2008, one of the things on the engine I disturbed, was the crank sensor. How do I align it? Is it just a case of centering it on the two mountings, or do I need a tool or a really complex setup process to follow? TIA Graham

Hola, ive taken the pinto out of my car after a recent blow up (again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and am considering a duratec as more modern and hopefully better engine. Having spoken to dave at retro ford he said once the standard duratec is installed on his throttle body setup it shold make about 185bhp...

HI CAN SOMEONE RECOMMEND A GOOD CAM FOR RALLY ON A DURATEC 2.3 MOD ///// PORTED HEAD WITH 1MM OVER SIZE 2//// COS PISTON AND RODS 3/// DRY SUMP 4/// LIGHT AND BAL CRANK 5/// 54MM TB 6/// HALTEC ENGINE MANAGEMENT SO I NEED SOME GOOD DRIVEABLE POWER UP TO 8000...