Moonhead Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hi all, As my Manta's engine was is toast, I'm currently getting a freshly rebuilt C20XE unit installed with a 5-speed box. Would I be correct in assuming this a reasonably easy job to set up? My mechanic chum has asked me to find out more info about where I/he could locate a big wing sump with the correct clearance? Also what ignition setup would be best. I was speaking to a splendid fellow at the NEC classic car show last weekend (who owned a gorgeous blue A-model with a C20XE engine) and he was saying that I couldn't just go with coils as the cam setup wouldn't allow it. He also had a dizzy on the side of the engine on some sort of bracket. I should've paid far more attention than I did, but to be honest, I'd just had about 4 beers so my attention span was wholly inadequate! Many thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I fitted that for him, you'll find lots of info about all sorts of subjects in the members section 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) Hi all, As my Manta's engine was is toast, I'm currently getting a freshly rebuilt C20XE unit installed with a 5-speed box. Would I be correct in assuming this a reasonably easy job to set up? My mechanic chum has asked me to find out more info about where I/he could locate a big wing sump with the correct clearance? Also what ignition setup would be best. I was speaking to a splendid fellow at the NEC classic car show last weekend (who owned a gorgeous blue A-model with a C20XE engine) and he was saying that I couldn't just go with coils as the cam setup wouldn't allow it. He also had a dizzy on the side of the engine on some sort of bracket. I should've paid far more attention than I did, but to be honest, I'd just had about 4 beers so my attention span was wholly inadequate! Many thanks for any advice. I have the dissy set up and bracket you need for sale. PM me if you are interested. Thanks Edited November 24, 2014 by Snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhead Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 PM sent, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhead Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 And thanks to Simon too - love your site! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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