bsimon Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 New Kent blocks, made in USA by Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I think they are a little late. I think the USA FF group approved the use of the Honda Fit motors. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDingo8MyBaby Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 There is A LOT more to this story than you can see on this website. Formula ford is no longer a SCCA class. It's been renamed Formula F. Over the past few years, ford kent blocks, and other parts have become increasingly hard to find. People looked into having ford remanufacturing the blocks, but Ford seemed uninterested. Until Honda showed up this year with a proposal, a fit powered car and 2 engineers ready to answer any questions. Ford wrote a letter promising that they would get their act together, but SCCA voted and approved the fit motor and changed the name to Formula F after Ford threatened suit. It's unclear as to wheter the US formula ford series will be getting the duratec and it's also uncertain that there will be much interest as it appears that it may be a bit underpowered. It sounds like we're still likely to get the new kent block though - so good news there. This has been a bit of a soap opera and has really divided the Formula Ford class here in the states, but I think it's a good thing in the long run. Ford stopped sitting on their hands, it will be easier for club ford to find motors at reasonable prices, and the $10k+ engine builds are no longer necessary. I may be a bit biased though, as I wanted to see the fit engine so I could pick one up in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 ^^^^ Intersting. I saw the info on the Fit motors becoming class eligible last month. Yes, it should be better in the long run, though I want to see a full durate 1.6 build before its deemed underpowered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDingo8MyBaby Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 The 1.6duratec is 110ps or 108 hp. A fresh kent will turn out 114 hp or so. torque is about 150Nm or 110 ft-lbs for both motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 thats all for the duratec? i figured it would be better than the zetec.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 thats all for the duratec? i figured it would be better than the zetec.. Robert - It's a different Duratec than the 2.0 and 2.3 used in a Seven. It's a 1.6 liter, picture and details below: The 1600cc 110 PS specification: · Ford Duratec all-aluminium 1600cc 16-valve engine · Unique induction system with K&N cone filter, bespoke throttle body and cast aluminium alloy inlet manifold · Unique Formula Ford dry-sump system with twin scavenge, single pressure and separate toothed-belt drive · Formula Ford specific ‘stretchy’ belt front end accessory drive to standard water pump · Bespoke motorsport ECU · Bespoke motorsport engine wiring harness · Power output: 110PS @ 6750rpm · Torque: 150Nm@5250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaNostra Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 How do you expect to fit that cherry picker intake in any 7 cars? Take the F1 intake and fit a weber you will degrade the power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 How do you expect to fit that cherry picker intake in any 7 cars? It's not really made for a Seven but I bet it would fit in this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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