Talk Morgan Forums Community Welcome Forum Hello from a new member

Hi Colin - I'm sure Jay's recommendation of the shorter final drive rear axle for the Ford gearbox 4/4 is a good one, as this box has ratios that are otherwise a touch too high in my opinion, esp. 5th

However, after Summer 2012 4/4s came with a Mazda MX5 gearbox on which the ratios suit the engine well in my view (added to which the shift is a lot sweeter to use, so you don't mind being very busy with the gearbox).

I would endorse Jay's views on the Sigma being a smooth engine that loves revving. I was initially surprised that having driven all of the (recent) engine range in the Trad models, the humble 1.6 was the one that I had the most fun extracting the performance from.

Welcome Colin. Hope to hear more from you when you get your car.

Thanks for the info on the 1.6. There was one in the local dealers, might ask to a test ride. It's white with black wheels and grill though, not my favourite :o/

I'm with you Dave. I like the colour but would loose the black bonnet stripe and grill straight away. I think, much as I like the stainless wires, the black wires are not too bad on the yellow car.

Colin, the next Devamog noggin is this coming Thursday 04 July at the Rossett Hall Hotel, Rossett, from 20.00 hrs, hopefully see you there?

Thanks for the heads up on that.

I'm normally out on the bike with the local IAM group on Thursdays evenings but ill see if I can work something out or give them a miss.

Colin

If you go to Christopher Neil's Colin, ask for Steve or Tom. I was there on Saturday.

Hi Taffmog, I did go but was unsuccessful trying to find you, no one knew "Taffmog" and I didn't have your first name. Did you go?

One of the disadvantages of using a 'nom de plume'...

Colin
I've only just picked on this thread after 2 weeks in France in my 2003 - 4/4 (1800 Zetec)
As you will now have realised, chosing a Morgan can be a "challenge"
I am lucky enough to have driven most of the 4/4 and +4 range from recent years.
In summary:
4/4 Sigma - Lovely revvy engine; MX5 gearbox is a delight; lacks torque.
4/4 Zetec - Good solid engine; torquey; LT95 gearbox is somewhat "agricultural"
+4 Duratec - Smooth, even power delivery.
+4 Rover T16 - Good power delivery but dated and spares becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.

My choice? I would love to own a 4/4 Anniversary with the 2.0 litre Duratec.
My advice? Try as many as you can, because it is not just the engines that vary. You also have a choice of seats, hoods. bumpers; etc etc . . . but don't give up, because once you have made your choice you will love it.

Bud
__________
2003 - 4/4