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Hi all
Thought it time to post some photos of my project. I'm swapping an old turbocharged Fiat Twin cam for an XUD11 out of a Zantia as it will have more power and much better fuel economy.
just to give a flavour of as was (I built the teardrop for shows)
Ripping out the old
making a bit more space
modified LDV Pilot gearbox
fits nicely
plenty of clearance
will 3 inches be enough ground clearance?
bulkhead needs some more work
getting a bit smoother
have been making up some new bonnet catches and fitting a new bonnet(last one had an argument with some bushes in the rain last year) and need to replace the electronic pump for a Bosch
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This is Epic! Think it would be quality with a massive smoke stack up the back pouring out coal!
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epic idea...that will go like stink!
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do you know what the turbo serial number is?
ive got an xud11 306 and never been able to find out what the turbo is :/
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I have a mark 2 escort and I was thinking about putting a xud9 lump wid big blower on it what's it like getting them rwd
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Wow. This looks amazing!
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(29-07-2013, 04:49 PM)mikey b Wrote: I have a mark 2 escort and I was thinking about putting a xud9 lump wid big blower on it what's it like getting them rwd
need the LDV gearbox and its not too tricky from there...I would think trans tunnel would need modding on the escort to accomodate it though.
That morris minor is guna be twisted in half with the torque!
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(29-07-2013, 04:49 PM)mikey b Wrote: I have a mark 2 escort and I was thinking about putting a xud9 lump wid big blower on it what's it like getting them rwd escorts need trans tunnel modification for anything other than stock running gear, unless its an automatic shell but for obvious reasons auto shells are like rocking horse shit due to the popularity with the rally scene
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(29-07-2013, 08:07 PM)ozonehostile Wrote: (29-07-2013, 04:49 PM)mikey b Wrote: I have a mark 2 escort and I was thinking about putting a xud9 lump wid big blower on it what's it like getting them rwd escorts need trans tunnel modification for anything other than stock running gear, unless its an automatic shell but for obvious reasons auto shells are like rocking horse shit due to the popularity with the rally scene
Yep know about that I had a few lol and this one needs welding so was gonna go for a ford type 9 had ya cut tunnel
For that was on about the engine do you need different fly wheel for the spigot bearing or is there a hole in it for the ldv pilot gearbox was just thinking it would be pretty cool with a escort coaling up the road
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Haha this project is so win! Really looking forwards to seeing this progress 
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(30-07-2013, 06:34 AM)mikey b Wrote: (29-07-2013, 08:07 PM)ozonehostile Wrote: (29-07-2013, 04:49 PM)mikey b Wrote: I have a mark 2 escort and I was thinking about putting a xud9 lump wid big blower on it what's it like getting them rwd escorts need trans tunnel modification for anything other than stock running gear, unless its an automatic shell but for obvious reasons auto shells are like rocking horse shit due to the popularity with the rally scene
Yep know about that I had a few lol and this one needs welding so was gonna go for a ford type 9 had ya cut tunnel
For that was on about the engine do you need different fly wheel for the spigot bearing or is there a hole in it for the ldv pilot gearbox was just thinking it would be pretty cool with a escort coaling up the road
The pilot has a spigot bearing which can be swapped for the bush in the end of the crank.
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im intrigued as to your background and why you chose the XUD lump?
Any previous derv experience?
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Great engine. Huge torque and will beat 60mpg on the motorway even in a heavy 306
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(30-07-2013, 10:22 AM)ginge191 Wrote: im intrigued as to your background and why you chose the XUD lump?
Any previous derv experience?
The ease in making it rwd. And the fun to be had.with just a little modding to the pump etc. And ill be able to enjoy it twice as much as could with the twin cam. 23mpg towing the teardrop and then about half that when the lead foot kicks in. Didn't matter how I drove my passat or audi they still gave 45mpg average.
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you will see very good mpg. and with a bosch dont forget you can go veggy
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Very nice
Although I'd be trying to increase that ground clearance a bit..
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mint!! that will shock a lot of people on the road! I read an article in classics monthly about someone dropping a derv in an old ford I think it was or an Austin. great engineering!
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dont go veggy why spend all the money on engine build etc and then skrimp on the important stuff
but looks an awesome project btw
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Yep, this is win.....
Will be following this one for sure
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Awesome! Read a thread on Retro Rides about a 1.5 TUD engined Minor, but the guy made it FWD for some reason...
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(30-07-2013, 07:42 PM)Jonny81191 Wrote: Very nice
Although I'd be trying to increase that ground clearance a bit..
I have had some 5mm and 10mm thick washers made to go between the engine mount rubber bushes so will be raising the engine up a tad when it goes back in, easier than re-doing the mounts at the engine
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People take pictures of the clearances of there front bumper, I reckon engine clearances is the way forward lol.
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Great project, very original, look forward to seeing it come along.
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