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by s2europa
Thu Mar 20, 2025 10:56 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Mk2 Lotus Cortina on BAT
Replies: 11
Views: 18275

Re: Mk2 Lotus Cortina on BAT

It is not a Lotus Cortina. It is a Cortina with a twin cam in it. It is not advertised as a Lotus Cortina, ony as a Cortina with a twin cam. Just setting the expectations.
by s2europa
Tue Jan 28, 2025 4:53 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Kent L Block $250 Canadian
Replies: 2
Views: 4069

Re: Kent L Block $250 Canadian

That's a good deal if the block isn't cracked and over-bored too much. It even has steel main caps. Too far for me, but if I was closer, I'd buy it.
by s2europa
Sun May 02, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Cortina MKII Zetec Conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 14136

Re: Cortina MKII Zetec Conversion

Nice conversion and nice looking Cortina.

I am getting ready to do a swap in my 1969 Cortina Mk2 Estate. Crate 2.0l Zetec, same Ashley header, but going ITBs. Using Jenvey throttle bodies and Motorsport Electronics ME221 with their pre-made harness. I paid for the RetroFord water rail because I ...
by s2europa
Wed Dec 09, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1991 Fiesta
Replies: 7
Views: 14595

Re: 1991 Fiesta

Is it being sold by a guy named Croan? Is it a 1.1l?
by s2europa
Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fiesta Information,Clubs,etc.?
Replies: 7
Views: 11975

Re: Fiesta Information,Clubs,etc.?

Doug,

Is that the race car one? How much are they asking for it?

Dan
by s2europa
Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1991 Fiesta
Replies: 7
Views: 14595

Re: 1991 Fiesta

Doug,

Are you sure it's not a Festiva? The year sounds about right. Otherwise, Burton Power in the UK would be your best bet.

Dan
by s2europa
Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '72 Capri - Got Some Pictures Yesterday
Replies: 8
Views: 16511

Doug,

How bad is the rust? Rear fenders and rocker panels?

How much is he looking to get for it? Mileage?

Thanks,
Dan
by s2europa
Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Toy - Mk1 Cortina Wagon - drivetrain options?
Replies: 13
Views: 20894

Maybe you could consider one of the EcoBoost engines from a big variety of Ford products. They seem to be plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Keeps it all Ford then, too. They make gobs of power and loads of torque.

Wiki link here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_EcoBoost_engine#2.0_L_(2010%E2 ...
by s2europa
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:59 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cortina MK2 Brake Calipers
Replies: 2
Views: 11104

Daniel,

When you say you've tried every trick to remove the bleeder screws, what exactly did you try?

A 16P caliper is the same regardless of where it comes from.

A 16PB will differ in both fitting size (10mm metric vs. 3/8-24)) and bolt hole mounting size (diameter - special caliper bolts ...
by s2europa
Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:38 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Skimming Chambered Head
Replies: 22
Views: 35811

I found this.

The next point is that THE ONLY CAMSHAFT THAT YOU CAN USE IS THE ONE LISTED IN THE FORMULA FORD TECHNICAL REGULATIONS and I quote:,The only permitted camshaft is that specified for formula ford use,Part number 771m-6250-BA.The camshaft must remain entirely unmodified. It must be fully ...
by s2europa
Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:09 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Skimming Chambered Head
Replies: 22
Views: 35811

That's interesting. The 701M casting in the cylinder blocks would be for a Lotus twin cam. Not sure about the camshaft.
by s2europa
Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:15 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Skimming Chambered Head
Replies: 22
Views: 35811

Those valves look like they are sitting a little too proud of the head surface. I have an uprated FF head that I can take pictures of this weekend if you want to see what they look like.
by s2europa
Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:33 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Skimming Chambered Head
Replies: 22
Views: 35811

I think you're better off finding an uprated head (they come up for sale quite often on the apexspeed forum or ask for one). Despite Dave's experience, you're taking off 0.100" of the head, making it even more susceptible to warping when it is hot.

Not sure if this one is still available.
https ...
by s2europa
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:09 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: SU spacer on twin cam
Replies: 5
Views: 10065

Scroll down to the high balance manifold. This is a custom made one, but gives you the idea.

http://www.lotus-europa.com/forsale.html