Morris Minor Owners Club

hi i have some more questions on upgraded parts and fitting

ive been researching engines and it seems that im torn between a ford fwd engine or with less hassle a ca18det engine as ive owned and worked with ca18det for over 6 years it seems the better option but i do like abit off ford power too so my question is the ford type 9 gearbox is my favourite choice off gearbox but what choice off ford engine are there that fit the type 9 with out too much modification.

also ive been looking into the rear diff conversions and so there ive come across a mgb gt rear axel local or a mrk2 escort one but im going to be aiming for 240 - 270 bhp so strenth is a must . so is there any other option on a rear set up from other cars that you have used and can i hear your verdicts

also is it possible to use the front beam cross menber,shock,discs etc from a mgb
thanks

Pretty much all 4 cyls car engines have the same bolt pattern for the gearbox...

The silver top zetec bolts straight up to the zetec and with suitable management can give 230 - 250hp. You can also fit V6 engines to the type 9 with a suitable bellhousing (I have a spare alloy one for a cologne engine) but you would normally need the long input shaft version of the gearbox (V6, diesel and Transit).

matt do you want to sell the cologne bell housing,I'm contemplating fitting a type9 box to my auto scimitar,and this is one part I would need to get.

so am i right in thinking if i were to buy say a ford escort rs2000 from the 93era i would need the belhousing to bolt to the type 9 box so thats pretty much plug and plug

what about engine mounts i take it that i will have to have some made to fit, electrics are not a problem as i can rebuild looms thats all pretty simple

and the prop what do i use on the type 9

thanks

kennat - PM Sent ;)