Thanks Jim The boat anchor I currently have in the car was originally an S2 RST block with the CPS hole bored in off a template, so while I know it can be done (and that part works fine!) it's not something I want to repeat if I don’t have to
I already have +.5's ready to go with new rings, rods, bolts and crank, the problem I have is if the old FRST block has already had a rebore, I cant get hold of +1mm pistons. So I'm hoping it's just a standard high miler that can take being rebored to .5 and I can stuff the new parts inside what was in originally. It's going to be measured this week to see what the options are, so I may well come back to you on the parts if that’s OK. Andy -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Hearne Sent: 22 October 2008 09:07 To: [email protected] Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 engine options Aren't Fiesta RST +0.5mm pistons silly money ? I do have some Fiesta RST engine parts, not sure if i still have the block though and it was a well worn engine. I also have a bare rebored CVH block and another rebored block with pistons and crank that has done one race (so i've been told) but it's standard XR2i not RST pistons. I have converted a Escort RST block to Fiesta RST spec (drilled the crank sensor hole) so it can be done. Jim Andy Haworth wrote: > I'm at a crossroads with the 2+2 at the moment. I'd done a FRST > conversion and blew the oil cap off a couple of times after cleaning > the breathers. A compression test wasnt possible as there was a spark > plug cross threaded > > So that led me to getting a head reconditioned, and if a new head was > going on, may as well get a new (rebuilt) CVH block too as the rings > were suspect. > > After skimming the new block, rebuilding it, finding the crank was > stiff, having that reground and everything built back up again we then > find out the block's cracked. So, I'm hoping the old engine hasnt been > rebored, that we can do that to +.5mm, and fit all the "new" stuff > into the old block, refit to the car and away we go. If the old engine > has been rebored, there's not a lot around for +1mm pistons and I'd > need to start thinking about something else. > > I dont really want to go full Zetec (too much chopping and the > subframes are expensive). Not keen on an ebay CVH and not really > having the £2k kicking around to give to Specialised Engines has left > me in a bit of a predicament. No-one locally seems to want to get > involved in a ZVH turbo even if everything's provided. > > In the middle of the conversation, one of the engine guys casually > dropped in that he'd be able to spec an 1100 Blackbird engine as an > option. I'd have thought a 2+2 is a bit heavy for this - anyone > considered it a bit more seriously than my fag packet calculations? > > > TIA > > > Andy > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
