Originally Posted by DogSmoke
Fair enough Rich. Would I be making a big mistake to buy a mk6 1.6Si for the time being and also buy a 2.0 Zetec lump and spend some time buying bits and building it up?
If I could achieve around 180bhp in an Escort I can imagine it being plenty of fun.
You started off so well, and then it went horribly wrong all over again!
Mk6 1.8Si is the first car I had, and it was a great little car. Not remotely fast, but it was still a nice every day car.
Why would you want to buy a 2 litre engine a build it up? What for?
If you want more power, then look at the RS2000 with its 150bhp and proper badge.
Are you that experienced in driving, or do yuo really think 30bhp is going to make THAT much difference.
So you drop the 2 litre in, and you now have a modified Escort that's probably just dropped in re-sale value and audience.
The absolute secret to driving a nice car is either to have loads of money and buy one straight out, or gradually work your way up NOT spending the money modifying whatever it is you drive.
Leave the modifying obsession well alone unless you have the money to waste.