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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: lakenheath24 on April 11, 2008, 06:22:08 PM

Title: Cosworth
Post by: lakenheath24 on April 11, 2008, 06:22:08 PM
Does anybody know if the Cosworth 2.3 is the same as my Lima motor? What about the Duratec?
Title: Cosworth
Post by: P71 on April 11, 2008, 06:41:06 PM
No and no. Not even close.
Title: Cosworth
Post by: lakenheath24 on April 11, 2008, 06:47:12 PM
thought so....i was looking for specs but couldnt find any. i almost bought a cosworth sapphire in england and sneak it back as a merkur. now that i think about it i wonder if the duratec is a viable swap for a foxbody.....must do some research.
Title: Cosworth
Post by: jcassity on April 12, 2008, 12:52:16 AM
i was in niceville fl a month  ago,,  nice place.
Title: Cosworth
Post by: jcassity on April 12, 2008, 12:55:18 AM
see pic about the engine btw.
Title: Cosworth
Post by: Chuck W on April 12, 2008, 12:58:17 AM
That Vega engine is in no way shape or form the same engine that was found in the Ford Cosworths. 

The YB engine in the Cossies was also a 2.0, not a 2.3.  It has more in common with the old Pinto 2.0 than the 2.3 Lima.

The Duratech is a "viable" swap, but they are pricey, and will require custom work.