Raceline engine bay mods

[James A]

I am considering a couple of 'clean up' modifications to my Zetec engine bay in a series 3 car. Racine offers an alternator and tensioner pulley alternative that eliminates the big brackets that hold the alternator and tensioner pulley. The pictures of the modifications look like it really helps clean up the engine bay.

Is anyone running these modifications and if so how have they worked out for you?

[supersportsp]

I have most if not all of the Raceline goodies on my Zetec, including the kit you mention. I also have their oil pan, cylinder head, intake manifold (with Webers), pretty much everything they have listed on their site on the outside of the motor. Not sure if my car has any of the cams or internals as I bought it used from a guy who really didn't know any history on the car (he bought it used himself). Very nice stuff, with great build quality.

[James A]

I am also very interested in the Webers, can you tell me what you have 40s or 45s and a little about your overall engine spec? Was the alternator bracket and idler blacker replacements truly a bolt in modification? I use their water rail and oil plan and have been very happy with the quality and support.

[supersportsp]

45 DCOEs for the Webers. Using the Raceline intake. Mine is a non-SVT Zetec, with as I said a great deal of the Raceline catalog attached. I didn't build it, and the guy I bought the car from didn't know much about the motor at all (he also bought it used). I haven't had the engine open to see if I have Raceline cams or pistons/connecting rods. It is a healthy motor, but I would say 175 hp at the crank would probably be accurate.

 

About the alternator and idler I have no idea as I don't have a stock frame of reference to work from. As I said, I think I am the 3rd or 4th owner of my car.