Originally Posted by JezSierra
does the 2.0 fit as easy as a 1.8 zetec engine?id like to go 2.5 duratec but think its would be alot of work and too costly!
2.0 is basically the same but as it was only fitted in mondeos not escorts or fiestas, you need to fit the escort/fiesta zetec sump and pickup pipe so that the exhaust will clear the sump and not be pointin in a funny angle, then depending on the lump you pick you'll need the escort/fiesta waterpump as the mondy one spins the opposite way.
id get the 1.8 in and running to be honest. then when you get bored of that get a 2 litre lump and fit the 1.8 inlet with 2.0 throttle body and ecu and you can keep all the loom youve fitted... unless you 100% know what you're doing, then the 1.8 is the most sensible option.
focus blacktops can also be fitted but a lot of them have that PATS system which is a whole other pain in t'bum.