My ford ka project

[Orionash]

Hi all

Im building a mk1 ford ka
Car is currently a nearly bare shell *needs welding*
Picking up a 1.7 puma engine conversion that's listed for a mk5 fez
So i have a few questions

Usual one first
The wiring
My ka is a poverty spec car minimal electrics
So how do i connect the puma engine loom ecu and fuse box to the ka

Exhaust

Does the puma run a 2 box exhaust or a single box like the ka
Want it to sound good but not be stupid loud

Ash

 

[red]

Hi Ash,

Welcome to the site, sounds like you have a good project.

You aren't treading unchartered territory at least! Sadly most of the others that have done this no longer appear to be active:

Another n00b by PumaKa

Ka zetec s by dado_vct

I'm no expert on this, but I expect you'll want to be using the Puma loom and ECU?

The exhaust was 2, the backbox and a mid, but I had no mid on my 1.7 with a Miltek and it sounded good, not loud but a good burble on tickover

 

[CherryVimto]

Seen a few of these projects on the internet.

Not as straight forward as a swap in to a Fiesta but certainly doable.

From memory I think there are specific drive shafts and or engine mounts but cant remember 100% without doing all the research again.
Also, I believe the inlet wont fit behind the slam panel area.

As for the wiring/electrics, I would grab as much from a Puma as possible then retrofit everything in to the KA.

This project would have been something I may have considered a few years ago, but my hatred or the KA has never allowed it but for me I guess it would be something to do for a laugh!

I will watch this thread closely especially if there is going to be a lot off pictures!

Good luck and you never know, you may sway me in to doing this myself!

 

[Orionash]

I have been bad for getting pictures as at the moment its just the standard car being taken apart and rust repairs

Once i start getting it painted and make progress with the engine conversion ill make sure to take pics

Ash

 

[st220kyle]

Nice idea for a project,

Makesure you fit sportka bumpers, it's essential you have an exhaust coming out the centre where the reverse light should be

Had one years ago and felt it was let down by the engine, would of been a massive improvement with the 1.7 engine instead