Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

[exboyracer]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber


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[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Few more hours on the rollers and it'll all be smoothed out and running 200+ bhp.
We used my Zetec map as the basis, and it showed the inadequacies of the map


Got to move the header tank hose, on to the thermostat housing inlet pipe, and I need to order a shorter driveshaft so we can get the castor and camber on the nearside front. So not quite ready to drive, but getting closer.

Funds are a but ltd at the moment so i'll spread the costs over a few months.
No hurry.

The overriding thing is that my install worked. Just a few minor adjustments and she'll be chasing Matt's times for sure.

[cossie matt]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

The overriding thing is that my install worked. Just a few minor adjustments and she'll be chasing Matt's times for sure.

No chance mate........ it's wrong wheel drive

Brillaint results Gray and well worth the wait, a real milestone reached, I know there's not much of summer left (if at all judging by this weekend) but it won't be long before you are shedding rubber and enjoying your car again. Nice one mate

ps I might be looking to upgrade mine to a newer spec, you interested in 300hp?

[david_white]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

ps I might be looking to upgrade mine to a newer spec, you interested in 300hp?

If Graham has your duratec you can fit my pinto Matt, I take it thats what you were hinting at?

[cossie matt]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

If Graham has your duratec you can fit my pinto Matt, I take it thats what you were hinting at?

If you mean do I need an old pinto to hold my awning down is a strong wind then yes mate I could use it but it's a bit overkill as I could easily a small tank instead as it'd be lighter

[Roadsport]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Oh.thats harsh
By the way how much does the duratec weight?

[mervhill]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Pretty damn light, this is Matt holding his fully assembled engine!!....

[Roadsport]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Is he competing in them strong man contests? I mean you can lift one but to carry it around in your lap is another thing.

[mervhill]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

no mate he doesn't want to be embarrassed by some of your Finnish behemoths!!

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

I reckon the Duratec is around 15-20Kg lighter than the Zetec, given my car is 20Kg lighter with the Duratec + larger capacity alloy radiator, and carbon bonnet fitted.

[Roadsport]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

I reckon the Duratec is around 15-20Kg lighter than the Zetec, given my car is 20Kg lighter with the Duratec + larger capacity alloy radiator, and carbon bonnet fitted.

I read a from the Duratec's introduction that it would be 18kg's lighter than the Zetec E

And the Zetec E was quoted 236lbs somewhere in the web.... But still not a fact I dont kno'w in what trim / with which equipments the engine weights were quoted.

So 100KG's ? This behemoth would not like to carry it around on my arms
But would not be so bad under the bonnet though. Still 20kg heavier than the baby Zetec.
Which I would agree with, having lifted both engines up.

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Trax on Sunday. Anyone else going? I'm on the Fast Ford magazine stand.

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Trax was superb yesterday. Thousands of people drifted past the Fast Ford stand in the main paddock area (opposite Fast Car magazine), and mine, and Jamie Going's Space Shuttle specificaiton Escort Mk3 were on the stand, with a few other familiar cars.

Jamie spent £18.5K on the Hewland 6speed Touring Car spec gearbox, which is more than my car is worth, so I hope he gets it finished off and running before it all just erodes away. I personally think the install needs a lot of work to bring it up to scratch, but thats the perfectionist in me.







I drove mine for the first time since it was mapped, from the paddock to the trailer park, and I gave it some beans on the bridge over the track, and it broke traction so easily that I'll have to get the slipper installed and the box rebuilt or I'll never get the power down.

I've ordered new hoses this morning from SFS, and I'm now on the lookout for a small alloy header tank to fit on the drivers side, and the VW header tank will be replaced by the Mocal oil breather bottle on the passenger side.

Engine bay is looking far neater now I've trimmed and painted the gearbox cradle (as per KP's suggestion). With the header tank removed, it'll look even better, and I'm just left with ordering a new 30mm shorter driveshaft and air filter element, and she's good to go for some more mapping, suspension setup, and then track time. Cant wait!

[david_white]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

I have one of these header tanks if its any use to you. I bought it for the cossie but then managed to get a Bailey one for a good price so this is just sat in the garage.

Its one of these; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[team_zi]

Re: Grahamb's Mk1 Fiesta XR2 Duratec HE Hillclimber

Looks too tall....

How much David?