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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/04/22 09:16:23
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This thing going to be up and running by Gingin, Andrew? I reallt wanna see it in the flesh. 
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/04/22 17:04:32
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Maybe ready, but probably not. Burton Power's 2-4 day wait for parts is now up to 4 weeks, called them yesterday and they said 2 weeks more before they arrive in the uk, then shipping to Aus.
ulsterman the sump I made was based on a sierra 1.8L one, they are near impossible to get in Aus. The water rail took ages to make, unless I had all the parts laser cut but cost would likely blow out.. So the short answer is no, I have no plans to make either.
Andrew
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/04/22 19:15:34
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no worries Andrew all the best with your project top job mate.
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/07/05 06:27:39
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Hi Andrew,just wondering how the project is going.I am thinking about doing the same thing to my rs and Paul Dunstan put me onto your project to gain more of an idea of what is involved.thanks Pat.
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/09/05 18:00:55
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It was going really well.. The car was driving and the engine felt really good.. More power than the old pinto..
But I'm still waiting for new exhaust valves from Burtons after I bent the old ones (totally my fault).
andrew
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/06/18 17:03:14
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Time for an update again.. New valves turned up about 3 weeks ago, car has been running for the last 2 weeks New valves went in fine, engine seems the same as it was. Now looking into a different way to mount the throttle bodies as the silicon pipe isn't a great design.. Hopefully will get it done this weekend.. cheers andrew
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/06/18 23:12:06
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Congratulations  Any pics of the running product ?
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/06/19 18:34:57
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Wicked project, thanks for all the excellent information as this is the same conversion i'm thinking i might do on my anglia!
Inspiring!
Cant wait to see it running!
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/07/07 17:18:38
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Have you got your megasquirt running both fuel and ignition or just fuel?
is it a simple unit to set-up and what does it require for running fuel and ignition?
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/08/07 00:30:20
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quote:
Originally posted by anglia4
Have you got your megasquirt running both fuel and ignition or just fuel?
is it a simple unit to set-up and what does it require for running fuel and ignition?
Both fuel and ignition using EDIS. Its fairly simple to set up for EDIS, you can use the standard coilpack, ignition module and crank sensor. EDIS is a very reliable system (I actually ran it on my pinto too). You can also drive the coils direct if you want, but I like EDIS. The car it is running really well.. I rebuilt the throttle bodies to make them more rigid. The previous linkage was dodgey as the bodies didn't sit lined up. Took a bit of machining but they are now mounted accurately together. I'll get a pic to show what I mean. Its much better now, they were far easier to sinc and she now idles at about 650 rpm. I also put the stock cam belt cover back on. Has way more power than the pinto and more torque. Spins the wheels easy in the dry. And the induction noise coupled with the 2.5" straight through system makes me do this It really is magic. Mk2_2dr_2L pics will follow soon!! Cheers Andrew
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/08/07 09:53:35
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Great stuff Andrew
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/09/07 18:12:27
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sounds great I wanna see these pics!!
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/09/07 18:52:52
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Next on the list is tidy the wiring and sort some trumpets/airfilters. Plus get a radiator overflow tank (not a coke bottle) and a oil catch can. Also have some adjustable strut tops ready to go on, and hopefully new springs and brakes will come soon..
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Will get some more/better pics this weekend, hopefullt there will be some sun!!
cheers
andrew
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/09/07 19:53:33
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Looks great mate! When ya coming back to S.A. so you can take some of us boys for a ride 
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RE: Zetec for the RS
2008/09/07 23:01:10
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Looks like you'll need a wiring loom grommet I've got one here in Perth but I'll need to see the car
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