Duratec Sourcing Question

[jturrell]

For those who have built sevens (in the States) with a 2.0L duratec, where did you source your engine? Caterham have recommended a "Remanufactured Service Engine" sourced from a Ford dealer (part # 7S4Z*6006*AARM), which runs around $3900 with the core charge. They used to recommend a "Field Dress" option which had this part number: 8S4Z6007B. I'm seeing engines on Ebay with 2000-4000 miles for around $1000.

 

Where did you source your engine, and why?

 

Thanks!

[SkinnyG]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/skinnyg/duratec001.jpg

 

$150 from my local Pick-N-Pull, including starter, w/p, alt, clutch and flywheel. Came out of an '05 or '06 Focus, I pulled it in '08 for my next 7, which currently is a pile of tubing on the floor.

 

Canada though, not the states as you requested.

Edited August 27, 2010 by SkinnyG

[JohnCh]

I know of some folks who have purchased their Duratecs through Craigslist and Ebay. I bought mine in late 2002 from Kansas Racing Products. At the time they received sweetheart deals from Ford on certain new engines and I was able to pick up a never fired 2.0 for $800. I don't think they do this any longer.

 

-John

[jlumba81]

I was thinking of using this site to get a salvaged engine whenever I get the funds to get a caterham kit.

[jturrell]

Thanks! I remember reading a post about the Kansas Racing Products deal somewhere (it might have been a post from you?). I'll follow up with them just in case they still have a deal going. You never know.

 

When I specified "the States", I should have said "North America" - sorry about that. The reason is that the engines in Europe are "HE" Duratecs, with slightly higher compression. I'm still not sure if that difference matters.

 

Anyone else have a good source?

 

Thanks!

[jturrell]

Lots of good options on the Automotix site. Thanks!

 

One tip when searching for these motors on Ebay . . . search for Ford "Transit Connect". It's a little cargo truck that uses the exact same motor (2.0l Duratec) as the Focus. More engines seems to come up when searching for that vs. just Focus.

 

Thanks again for the info.

[JohnCh]

I should have clarified that the engine I bought from KRP was the euro version with 10.8:1 compression. Back then, there was no US 2.0L.

 

-John

[thegoat]

I got mine from Massive (http://www.massivespeedsystem.com/) which is who Dick at Texas Motorworks was using for a while but I think no longer is. With stage II cams, mine was like $1800 or something and was essentially a new motor. I had some trouble with the guy who runs the shop when I tried to return some throttle bodies to him after waiting 29 days for him to not provide a replacement for damaged parts. Based on my experience with him, I would be careful doing business with him.

[RossD]

I found a zetec locally off of http://www.car-parts.com for $250. Should be able to source a duratec or any other part from most cars, too.