ford CVH ENGINE SWAP

Post by **kustomtony** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 6:50 pm

what problems am i likely to come across if i fit a ford cvh engine and 5 speed box from a sierra into a minor van?.my van is already much modified(recessed bulkhead,cable clutch,flip front etc) as it was once fitted with a fiat twin cam engine.my van has a capri back axle and marina front uprights so this should cope fine with a 1.8 engine.
these cvh engines are compact little units but no one seems to use them much...............is there a reason for that?.i can buy an e reg sierra 1.8 cvh for 30 quid.
anyone got any thoughts????????????????????????

Post by **Robins** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 8:07 pm

I have thought of doing this conversion myself but chose against due to the distributor being on the front of the engine, and made it to long to go under the standard engine bay. I did'nt want to cut the bulkhead to push the engine back but as your moggie already has this done I can't see any problems. Get your tape measure out and see how it looks, but for £30 you can't go wrong really. I would rather go for the 1.6 RS Turbo engine, but if I did that I would probably want to keep the complete car, they are mega quick!
Let us know how you get on.
cheers.

Post by **turbominor** » Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:47 am

nice conversion, saw one few years a go with a 1600 rs turbo engine in a van with sierra bell housing and sump with 5 speed box..

Was doing well till it hit something hard..