Ford Zetec Elan Plus Two Conversion
Bringing you classic styling with modern technology
We can supply self-build / rolling chassis / complete cars
Specification Based on our Twenty year old tried and tested spaceframe. We have designed and produced a chassis to accept the Ford Zetec 2 Litre 16-valve engine and MT75 (5speed) transmission, along with Ford LSD 3.64 ratio. With these components we use our Spyder double wishbone suspension system designed to accept Sierra 10" disc brakes, hubs and bearings. The front twin wishbone suspension utilises Ford upper and lower ball joints, again with Ford brake calipers but with vented discs.
Power outputs in excess of 200 BHP are achievable, while still retaining good reliability. Making this a good everyday vehicle with style.
The complete rolling chassis with full Zetec conversion
The Spyder Elan Plus Two Zetec Mk1 Demonstrator
Many of the donor parts can be purchased second hand at very reasonable prices. When also taking into consideration the resale of many of the standard components this makes it a very cost effective project.
Page 1 Technical Specification
Page 2 Price list for the basic conversion
Page 3 Zetec Picture File (new additions added 23-7-05)
Page 4 Zetec Road Tests & Reports (Which Kit April 2002)
Page 5 Zetec Road Tests & Reports (Practical Classics April 2001)
Page 6 Zetec Road Tests & Reports (Kit-Car Sept 2002)
Page 7 Zetec Road Tests & Reports (Which Kit Sept 2002)
Page 8 Zetec Road Tests & Reports (Classic Cars Sept 2002)
Page 9 Zetec Road Tests & Reports (Chicane June 2002)
Page 10 Zetec Road Tests & Reports (Total Kit Car)
Page 11 Zetec Road Tests & Reports (Practical Classics Awards 2002)
Page 12 New Project! Initial Stripdown (Part 1 Feb 2003)
Page 13 New Project! Stripping Down The Body & Chassis (Part 2 Mar 2003)
Page 14 New Project! Building Up The New Chassis (Part 3 Apr 2003)
Page 15 New Project! Fitting The Engine & Gearbox (Part 4 May 2003)
Page 16 New Project! Preparing The Bodywork (Part 5 May 2003)
Page 17 New Projects! Putting It Back Together (Part 6 June 2003)
Page 18 Practical Classics! Classic Drive Elan Plus 2 (August 2003)
Page 19 Retro Cars! Reformed Character (December 2003)
Page 20 Kit Car Floral Tribute (November 2004)
Page 21 Practical Performance Car 21st Century Elan (January 2005)
Page 22 Practical Performance Car 21st Century Elan (February 2005)
Page 23 Practical Performance Car 21st Century Elan (March 2005)
Page 24 Practical Performance Car 21st Century Elan (April 2005)
Page 25 Octane: K-Series Frogeye vs Zetec Elan (Feb 2005)
Page 26 Club Lotus; Elan Plus 2 Zetec Conversion
Page 27 Which Kit; Kit - Form Classic (February 2006)
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Spyder Engineering Limited, Station Road Industrial Estate, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. PE7 2EY England Tel:- +44 0 1733 203986 Fax:- +44 0 1733 350662