Just curious

[TommyP]

Just curious, are there any engines that are a straight replacement/fit for the 1700 xflow, without the need for a different bellhousing.
And another question is, I have a Caterham with a xflow in it and there is, what looks like a 1" spacer between the back of the bellhousing and the box - does this indicate that it is a long shaft box. If so is it likely to be from a Capri?
Some stuff I just don't know about, but we're learning all the time!
Cheers

[iain a]

Hi
The Ford Zetec is the easiest swap. Bellhousing is the same.. and I think the engine mounts might be too.
I installed a Duratech to replace my crossflow. That was a bit more involved...
Good luck - The zetec works nicely in a 7.

[iain a]

Just had a dig for a website that described the swap, have a look at

clicky

I also recommend talking to Raceline - they have all the bits & advice you could possily want. Very helpful people.

[Eugene7]

I went from a X-Flow based engine (a Vegantune) to a Zetec... Fantastic, and not too involved, although I did go to a 5 speed 'box at the same time.

Some images on the 'not enough piccy' thread...

[S47]

Zetec is the easiest swop for Xflow.
This difference is simply staggering, the Zetec is much better on fuel too
There's a few special parts you'll need to buy:-
Sump
Water rail
Spigot bearing for crank
Ex Manf
I suggest you get the bits from Retro Ford - Half the cost of Raceline
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You can reuse the webers - I have a new/unused Burton 60mm zetec/weber manifold whicH i bought in error [The TB's I bought cheaply [lotus esprit] are not standard weber spacing ] which mean't I had to make an inlet manifold to suit.
You'll also need 1800 flywheel and waterpump.
Hope this helps
Mal