Escort Sigma 1600 Race Car

[Roadsport]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

Some progress. Again.

The engine was finally bolted on today. No clearance issues. The trick was to turn the oii inlet aroud. Facing forward. Just need to plumb it around the engine rather that under the engine. Could even lower the engine but the scavenge hoses would rub against the steering rack.













Also started to figure out where to put the oil tank.
Would love to hear some good arguments on whats the right or the best place for it. So far its going in the boot.



Next are the oil lines, the exhaust manifolr and the wiring.

[david_white]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

Dry sump tank looks good there but if you wanna see how to fit it up front have a look at Andy Pipes here;

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=96492&page=15

Looks like you have plenty of room in the bay

[Roadsport]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

I'm not convinced yet on all the benefits of fitting the tank to the bay. Propably the only reason I can think of in MY
case to but the tank in to the bay would be the retainig of the maximum oil pressure. Its good to have the tank as close to the pump as possible. Boot is far away and I can loose a bit of the pressure.

I did test fit it in the bay. Had no problems to fit it in if I decide to. Was on the eaxhaust side tough. Like Andy's. It's not so tempting to put the oil in to the hottest place in the car. My nose piece is all fiberglass and collision could release a massive oil flood in to the bay and on to the manifold. Scary thought.

The tank isn't in the coolest place now eighter. It's beside the rear mufler and the lines will have to be routed near the exhaus manifold. So not ideal. But It'll give me a better weight distribution. Right rear corner is the best place to place the weight in a LHD car. And the heat can be fought with heat wrap.

Tough if the car gets pushed during the race the tank will most likely be bent.

Added weight do to the longer oil lines is'nt a problem in this build. I already have 80kg's of ballast to get the car to the minimum weight. So any weight gained by the technical stuff can be corrected by loosing some of the ballast.

[Roadsport]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

The mailman popped by today.

[Roadsport]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

And today again.
Thank You Graham B
Propably would have searched for ages if it wasnt for you thread on DIY wiring loom.

DURATEC COP CONNECTORS.

[Roadsport]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

The throttle bodies went on today.
I'm lucky to have the Focus doner loom. I think the wire housing or rail on the injector connectors make for a very clean install.

The gearbox mount should be sorted every day now so soon I'll start doing the exhaust manifold. Need a new flange tough. Do not want to use the OE flange.

[Roadsport]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

Finally got the gearbox mount done today.
No pics tough. Sorry.

Now I can move on to more interesting stuff like wiring and making the exhaust manifold.

The ECU and wiring loom blank should finally arrive on Monday. So I think I'll start planning that while waiting for the exhaust manifold flange.

[Roadsport]

ECU / wiring

Looks like I'm in for a world of trouble with this one.
Why oh why did I abandon the twin Webers.



I bet I could knit a sweater out of these wires...

[dobuy]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

one wire at a time, it will all make sense.... eventually

[Moggy]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

Which ECU is that you are using matey?

[TepiTheFinn]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

Is it TATECH ?

http://www.tatech.fi/index.php

[Dazzabhoy]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

very nice build look forward to updates

[Roadsport]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

Is it TATECH ?
http://www.tatech.fi/index.php

Yes.
It is the native choice for engine management.

[Roadsport]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

Which ECU is that you are using matey?

Hi moggy

As Tepi above noticed it is a Finnish ECU called Tatech.
www.tatech.fi (also in english)
This latest T6 Pro involves all the functions I need and many more for future updates.

They have a great chrismas sale. And beeing a total greenhorn in engine managements It felt good to go with a native ECU.
When (not if) problems occur I can call directly to the man who invented the whole system.
I can also have the engine mapped by the same guy.

[Roadsport]

Re: Race Escort Zetec SE (engine build)

one wire at a time, it will all make sense.... eventually

Thanks.
I'm fortunate to have a car electrician as a mechanic in my team so hopefully I'll have help.