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Lol Dave! Thats one reason why I didn't go for the Plus4 I test drove at Williams as well as the Roadster. I just knew that I'd end up putting throttle bodies onto it! The Roadster was the cheaper option!
The problem is with me, is that I buy these cars to play around with and part of my enjoyment is to modify them.....so god knows what I'll end up doing with the Roadster!
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Here's an idea......why don't you pioneer a dry sump system..... 
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Lol Dave!
The problem is with me, is that I buy these cars to play around with and part of my enjoyment is to modify them.....so god knows what I'll end up doing with the Roadster! Twin Turbos?
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Here's an idea......why don't you pioneer a dry sump system..... BRILLIANT idea, then without the need for an oil pan there could be a nice flat "sump" and the end of ground clearance issues.
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How about 4 S&S M3W engines hooked up in line  Modular engineering at its best. M3W, Plus V4, Roadster, and Plus 8 
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Hi Jays,
Yes it's a Zetec 2.0 we bought. So I guess if we want to go for TB's we need a bonnet with a scoop.
There might be an option without the scoop but then we have to use the very short OMEX version of the Throttle bodies. Everybody says that wan't be good for torque.
But do we really feel this for a fast road car?
Martin
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Hi Martin. I've no experience of the Zetec engine so can't really comment about using the shorter throttle bodies. I have seen them fitted and they just clear the bonnet but look a compromise to me. Perhaps someone like Cerealsurfer who has plenty of experience could comment?
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Hi Jays,
Yes it's a Zetec 2.0 we bought. So I guess if we want to go for TB's we need a bonnet with a scoop.
There might be an option without the scoop but then we have to use the very short OMEX version of the Throttle bodies. Everybody says that wan't be good for torque.
But do we really feel this for a fast road car?
Martin
Hi Martin. I've no experience of the Zetec engine so can't really comment about using the shorter throttle bodies. I have seen them fitted and they just clear the bonnet but look a compromise to me. Perhaps someone like Cerealsurfer who has plenty of experience could comment? There is plenty of info on Zetec 2.0 installation here: I'll put some answers to your question there as this is really for Sale items http://www.talkmorgan.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/78408/24/Changing_Classes_and_Engine_al
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