Never found anything conclusive about the cam swap for 2ltr, I think it only applies to the silver tops. Certainly cams are pretty budget, A set from the states might be worth considering. OH and dont forget to save some money for tuning it. Something I'm hopefully not to far away from.

Thanks for that. Seems there isn't too much available in the way of tuning for the blacktop ztec.

quote:

---

Originally posted by BootOn

Thanks for that. Seems there isn't too much available in the way of tuning for the blacktop ztec.

---

What are you after??? I sourced all parts from the US.
2.0lt BlackTop stuff is everywhere...

I'm interested in cams mainly; Mines a 1.8, would cams be interchangeable between 2.0 and 1.8? I know they are on the silvertop but unsure about the blacktop. Most of the blacktop tuning goodies are for the 2.0

I am pretty sure its only the bore size thats the difference in the 2.0 to 1.8lt.

I have a set of standard 2.0lt BlackTop cams if you want to play around with them. They may turn out to be the same grind. There seem to be little changes from UK to Au engine specs.

PM sent

So just a thought....

Has anyone on the forum legally registered a Zetec engined escort in NSW before.

I understand that it should come under the guise of an owner certified modification given the engine is Ford and all but only if the original ecu/emissions controls are used and that a blue-slip is going to be required prior to registering.

So....if you go for non-original ECU/induction then i would assume that you need to get the thing 'engineered' and prove that it meets the emissions standards. And then get it blue slipped as well.

Just interested in finding out if anyone else has been down this road before and the likely charges involved. I know the RTA does free emissions testing and was wondering if passing that would mean that an engineers certificate would be straight forward

As each state is different I suggest you enquire with the relevant authorities before considering an engine swap. To just assume it's the same capacity and manufacturer is a little naive.

Here in SA the engine is required to run all it's OEM induction and ECU hardware to be road registered and passed by an engineer. From what i have gained so far the majority is common sense to a point. To be honest (from my observations on other engineered cars in SA) is that as long the conversion has been completed to a high standard some minor changes to certain equipment may be overlooked by the engineer. If it looks like you're thrown it in over night with no forethought or planning you'll have buckleys!

Basically - a Zetec into an escort should be a no-brainer as long as you do it right

I just have to say after reading 3 pages of the zetec conversion, it sure does appear to be one very costly, time-consuming and overly technical project. If there were at least some benefits from doing this conversion (aside from the horsepower & ford rocker cover) then I might feel peruaded. I mean come on,, look at all the work involved. I'm just going to find an MX5 that's taken a hit in the ass and save myself some money & headaches.

I guess that's one way of looking at it.

For me the appeal was that all of the conversion parts are available off the shelf (You could save a lot of money by fabricating your own if you have the skills but you've got to consider how much your time is worth to you). The conversion uses the standard gearbox and tailshaft, has been done a number of times before and I picked up the engine for next to nothing. If you were inclined then the conversion could be passed as an owner certified modification since it is a modern engine from the same manufacturer

Once you've finished the MX5 conversion and got it engineered i'd be interested to hear if you think it is a cheaper and easier way to go.