Hi

I have a Mk4 XR3i and I want to bring it up to date a bit more.

I went for this as personally, I prefer the Mk3 and 4 as they have a certain look about them. But the CVH engine was never my favorite of engines, but I can get the best of both worlds here this way.

I want to rip the engine out and replace it with a newer, more up to date engine.

I have been looking at 1 of 3 engines but I have no idea what sort of work it would take.
The engines im looking at are:

RS2000
1800 (130bhp)
2000 from mondeo

So, what would be the best to go for, personally I am more interested in the 2l engines.

What would I need, what parts would I need, and what work is involved

To let you know more about my car, I dont have electric windows yet, no electric roof, and no electric mirrors. Its a basic model really so its less wires I reckon!

Anyone got any ideas about what I can do, whats easier, and whats the best to do.

Im not really looking into the ZVH conversion, I would rather just rip the engine out thats in there, and replace it all and only have 1 type of engine rather than a mixture

I know i need to uprate brakes, im looking into grooved discs and better pads as I want to do this before I start the job

If anyone else has any ideas then please add below as all options will be taken on board

thanks