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[StreetDragster]

Hi All,

I've been advised to lower the engine when i put a 2000cc zetec into the car as the cross over pipe apparently touches the bonnet when installed as normal. I've been advised to do this using 10-12mm spacers between the engine/gearbox cradle and the body, and use 10-12mm spacers between the suspension cross member aswell.
Now the gearbox is currently out as the car is getting a clutch change and i have some time on my hands waiting for parts, would there be any adverse effects of lowering the parts as mentioned on the CVH engine? What about the engine mount on the LH side of the engine bay (when looking from the front)

Just looking for something to do really Would it be a better idea to have the spacers made for all the parts but not fit them just yet?

Thanks

Matt

[MOONDUST FRST]

You need 8 spacers dude, also im not 100% sure if the mounting holes on that engine mount your on about need drilling 10mm higher to compensate for the drop
If your stuck for the spacers give me a shout

[GavStyli]

or just dont use a bonnet !
no chance of overheating either

[Fiestasi-Andy]

Who is making your engine?

[StreetDragster]

I'm building up and installing it. Going to use David Burton engineering on Red Marsh for all the machine work

Thanks

Matt

[Fiestasi-Andy]

i also live in Blackpool maybe we could meet up for a chat etc

[StreetDragster]

Yer mate, i'd be up for that, whenever you want, there's a lad called fiesta jim on this forum who i have been talking too for a while but have been meaning to meet up with him, maybe we could have a 3 fiesta meeting Have to be next week though if you want to see my motor, its still got no gearbox

Thanks

Matt

[Fiestasi-Andy]

sounds good

fiesta-Jim is a close mate of mine.

[DaveZetec]

cant you just mount the crossover pipe lower instead of lowering the whole engine? seems a bit drastic to me and the 10mm spacers are asking for trouble!

But then again what do i know? seriously i know nothing

[StreetDragster]

Not sure mate, i'm just going onthe advice i've recieved from people that have already done it.

Thanks

Matt

P.S Does anyone know if you have to lower the LH side of the engine, or can you just lower the engine cradle on the RH side?