Blacktop Zetec and alloy upper sump

[gotty101]

Hello, hopefully someone can answer my question.

Im building up my blacktop Zetec for my Mk1 Escort thats got the retoford world cup cross member, and i really need to keep the aluminium upper sump. Is this possible, and does anyone know or is anyone on here able to modify the steel part?

Many thanks

Trev

[katana]

Generally no! To get the sump shallow enough to fit over the x-member you have to mill off virtually all of the integral windage tray then have to flat plate it. Easier to get a purpose made or modified sump IMO.

[skandimike]

Hi I have just fitted a blacktop into my mk1 and to be honest the retro ford alloy sump is the way to go.

[alladdin]

As above. The alloy can be used in kit car etc with no xmember but even then the steel part needs modding


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[gotty101]

Thanks guys. I did have my eye on the retro Ford one, but im building a zetec turbo so will have to get a oil return installed.

Thanks again

Trev

[katana]

Thanks guys. I did have my eye on the retro Ford one, but im building a zetec turbo so will have to get a oil return installed.

No need to go to sump - there is a crankcase breather, exhaust side, that could be modded to take turbo drain?

[gotty101]

That's a good point, easily above the oil height and no messing about with the new sump. I need to read up on the breather requirements for a zetec turbo.