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Fords Duratec Engine? - meldrew
Is this engine new, better, improved etc compared
with the zetec? Apparantly it is only 2 valves per
cylinder and due to be used in the trendy new StreetKa.

Surely its not the old Fiesta pushrod block?

Meldrew
(I just do not believe it!)
Fords Duratec Engine? - Toad, of Toad Hall.
Surely its not the old Fiesta pushrod block?


The 1.3 endura-e is the old OHV engine. Basically the Valencia engine in all but name.

Surely they wouldn't pull a fast one with the 1.6 StreetKa as well!

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These are my own opinions, and not necessarily those of all Toads.
Fords Duratec Engine? - Godfrey H {P}
Oh yes they would. I remember when the Sierra came out with antique engines because Ford didn't want to spend the money tooling up to make a modern engine.
Fords Duratec Engine? - Richard Hall
Here's some good news (Ford press release):

"As befits its status as the style flagship of the Ka range, Streetka is powered by a new 1.6-litre Duratec engine that develops a lusty 95PS at 5,500 rpm and 135 Nm at 4,250 rpm. Built in South Africa, the 8-valve engine has been designed to deliver muscular mid-range response, imbuing Streetka with exceptional urban agility and motorway overtaking capability. Nearly 90 per cent of maximum torque is available between 1500-4500rpm.

"Developed specifically for the European market, the 8-valve engine complies with stringent Euro IV emissions legislations. It features a low-friction overhead cam valvetrain operating valves opposed at 16°. On the combined cycle the electronically fuel-injected unit delivers 34.7mpg and has a CO2 emissions rating of 190g/km. It powers the front wheels through a close-ratio five speed manual gearbox and exhales through an exhaust system acoustically tuned to deliver a sporty note at idle and under acceleration."

Of course, it could just be a lightly reworked version of the old CVH Escort motor, but at least if it's got an overhead cam, it isn't a Kent/Valencia/Endura derivative.

Richard Hall
bangernomics.tripod.com
Fords Duratec Engine? - nick
IIRC the Ka was originally designed to take an all-new 2stroke engine which was very small but which didn't work smoothly enough. Hence the low bonnet line. They couldn't fit any of the then current ohc engines under the bonnet so that's why you get the clattery old lump. Mind you, at least it's reasonably reliable.
Fords Duratec Engine? - meldrew
Thanks for all that. My daughter is best described
as "gutted". Having been brought up in a car loving
household she demands the latest technology although
had to by a Ka for insurance purposes a few years ago.

Meldrew
Fords Duratec Engine? - Paul Mykatz-Tinks
"imbuing".........acoustically tuned"............buz words going upmarket now, eh?

How's the "sounds reight good" brigade going to cope with that?

I'm easily confused................
Fords Duratec Engine? - Jon Cunningham-Smith
It is the bored out OHV block that Ford have used since the mid 70's. It harks back to the old Mk 2 Escort when young lads use to bore them out and take them banger racing.

Still, I had a 1.1 Escort many years ago and that was quite torquey for it's size, so it may not be all bad.

Ford's reason for not using the Zetec SE engine in the Ka was that this engine would not fit under the bonnet,a lame excuse I think.

If they are boring out antiquated pushrod engines, surely they can design a bulge in the bonnet. Why not go the whole hog and have a scoop fitted with dogdy filling around the joins?

Cheers - Jon (Very tongue in cheek) S