Ford V4 conversion

Post by **RogerRust** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:35 pm

The man who does my paint work has a morris minor with an ex transit v4.

I've never seen this conversion before.

Lee, if you want to see it let me know.

Post by **Onne** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:39 pm

Can we all see it please?

Should leave even more space in the engine bay, and a reason for twin exhaust!

Post by **RogerRust** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:44 pm

He will probably let us have a look and take some pics, but beware he can be moody

Post by **plastic_orange** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:24 pm

This was an extremely common mod before folk found the Fiat twin cam. Engine however is a boat anchor (around 100 bhp in 2000E guise, rather less in more basic spec cars), but did fit rather easily in a weekend. I suppose it was something to do with what was left of your rotten corsair etc

One or two have appeared in Minors on ebay over the last year.

Pete

Post by **moggyminor16** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 9:14 pm

did any pics come from the paint man
as i have been thinking of doing this convertion yes i will need the gearbox and prop then get a escort rear axle or somthing like that but ned to do somthing my 1275 ant that fast as i hoped and thats with new rings in it so compresstion is good

Post by **plastic_orange** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:01 am

You are far better fitting a good Ford kent engine - looks almost factory when fitted neatly, plus immense tuning potential. Ford V4's were a pretty poor engine when current (heavy for the size), and you would probably have difficulty getting a good one nowadays. If you are set on this conversion, go for the 2 litre out of a Capri, or Corsair 2000E with all the matching running gear.

Pete

Post by **minor_hickup** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:19 am

Are PPC still giving their V4 away from the V8 transit build? I believe they described it as useless pig iron.

Post by **millerman** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:26 pm

Plastic

I've been offered 2 1300cc Ford x-flow engines free. One has only done 10,000 miles. Is this a good engine? My friend has not a good opinion of these engines. He has put a Zetec in his special.

Cheers

Post by **moggyminor16** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:55 pm

shame im so far away

Post by **Welung666** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:24 pm

Both the 1300 and 1600 x-flow engines are a great upgrade and as an added bonus they bolt straight on to the type 9 box ;)

Post by **moggyminor16** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:25 pm

do they and what is a type 9 box then i realy dont know what that is

Post by **Welung666** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:35 pm

It's the 5 speed box from a Sierra that most minor suppliers use for 5 speed conversions. Hence making the floor plate easier to get hold of ;)

Post by **moggyminor16** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:36 pm

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:02 pm

Go Zetec,
Ask the right people and get a great deal.

Post by **moggyminor16** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:03 pm

tell me more jonathon what do i need and how much work to do

Post by **Welung666** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:04 pm

checks his wallet

What can I get for £12.47 and a pfennig?

Post by **moggyminor16** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:05 pm

pfenning i ant heard that in years

Post by **paul.kissick** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:51 am

why not go for the 2L zetec engine,nice set of throttle bodies mapped ignition the works. oops sorry began to drool a bit there

on a serious note waste of time and money to fit a v4. 1300 crossflow is a good starting point plenty available. Plenty of prts for them still knocking around.1600 if you can get one is a cracker of an engine the mk1 mexico used them. get a nice set of webers fast road cam, gas flow the headand you will have a great little car. Good thing about ford all parts are interchangable easily. P.s i have a thing for old fords.

Post by **plastic_orange** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:31 am

paul.kissick wrote:why not go for the 2L zetec engine,nice set of throttle bodies mapped ignition the works. oops sorry began to drool a bit there
on a serious note waste of time and money to fit a v4. 1300 crossflow is a good starting point plenty available. Plenty of prts for them still knocking around.1600 if you can get one is a cracker of an engine the mk1 mexico used them. get a nice set of webers fast road cam, gas flow the headand you will have a great little car. Good thing about ford all parts are interchangable easily. P.s i have a thing for old fords.

I agree - but it's all down to how thick your wallet is - engines don't come much cheaper than free

Pete

Post by **RogerRust** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:32 am

Don't get excited I wasn't planning on buying it just taking a few pictures!