ford 2.8 V6 in a T25 panel - whats involved/needed

Jonnyg · Wannabe Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Posts: 4

basically what the title says...

My 1.9DG is on its last legs so its time for a new engine. I could rebuild but as i have the tools and the time i have decided to go for an engine swap...

2 engines have stuck in my mind, the rover V8 or the ford 2.8 V6 so i am offering each up to see whats going to be better.

I know i will need an adaptor plate to fit and i will need to custom make some mounts but what else is involved?
Does the engine sit proud of the hatch?
Will the gearbox be OK with the power increase?

And basically is it a pain in the arse or easy enough?

ruby bay · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:12 am Post subject:

the 2.9 engine should be easier as it uses an ecu, far easier to wire in than the 2.8i as the fuel metering gubbins can be a pain apparently. look at www.t2customs.co.uk , theres a 2.8 bay on there if you want an idea of fit sizes etc.
i am looking at putting a pinto or 2.9 in my bus over winter too.

jp · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:19 am Post subject:

Have you seen this http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=220240386215
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ruby bay · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:00 pm Post subject:

ive got a pinto plate lined up now but £600 for the whole van and engine seems good value, youd get your outlay back after breaking the van up!

jerry79 · Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

2.8 hard to wire up???? well there are five wires for the ignition and then theres the starter motor???? sounds tricky!!!!!
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