I can confirm the issue of needing the instrument cluster - whilst I was still at Ricardo (10 years ago!) the Noise Lab had to have the whole vehicle parked outside and extension wiring into the anechoic chamber if doing noise reduction work on "modern" engines or else it was not possible to start the engine.
Hamish From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim Hearne Sent: 30 January 2013 08:42 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Silvertop vs Blacktop Yes, it will be more work but nothing insurmountable. The first thing to think about though is probably the engine management. All the black top engine ECU's will be coded to the key so you need to make sure you buy an ecu with a matching car wiring loom, ignition key sensor and ignition key. The best thing to do is buy a written off but running car, then you can get all the parts you need. Don't go too new though as i believe on later cars the instrument cluster can also be coded to the ecu and the ecu won't work without it. I've not actually confirmed this myself. The alternative is an aftermarket engine management system but ideally still get the Ford wiring loom for the engine so you have all the correct plugs for the engine. Jim From: Andrew Owen <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 12:33 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [Quantum Owners] Silvertop vs Blacktop I want to change the 1.6 zetec engine in my H4 for a 2 litre zetec. There are lots of Blacktop engines available with sensible miles and cost, but low mileage Sivertops are not so easy to come by. I have looked at lots of info on the internet and so I have a reasonably good idea of the work involved in the swop. However I am not sure if the Blacktop is going to present more difficulties in fitting than the Silvertop, could anyone give advice on this? Thanks Andrew -- -- 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
