thought i should better up date this project


the car was finished back in december 2006, the bodywork was converted back to std!

and resprayed here are a few pictures of how it looked










here is how the engine looked once completed!




having an estimated 200+bhp from the engine i was in the hunt for more power, so in early january i removed the 1600 having only covered 200-300 miles and deiced to build a BIG power zvh engine!







Gordon @ streetracers have built the engine

rough spec is

2.1 zvh
custom streetracers spec pistons
farndon rods
oil spray jets
focus rs head gasket
burton power stage 3 big valve head
kent cam kit
anti pump lifters
tommy field custom inlet manifold and cosworth throttle body(tom scarlets old one)
t3/t4 turbo from precision in usa
omex 600 ecu
vernier pulley
lightened and balnced bottom end
area six spec helix 4 paddle clutch
550cc injectors


i am hoping for power in the region of 330-350bhp when fully mapped hopefully
















also converted the ka to run rear discs from a focus 2.0 and also upgraded to focus st170 300mm up front!



this is how ka stands awaiting new engine




also removed std pedal box and servo and master cylinder and opted for a custom set of willwoods pedals built by danny b at adrenaline race&performance








changed the rear lights for smoked units







i have a few other pictures to post when i get home to download them

but i will be running a range rover rad in the rear of the car as fitting it in the front maybe an issue with the turbo being so big!

i will be collecting the engine from streetracers middle of next week and i cant wait as i can get the car back on the road and see what 350bhp feels like!

cheers for looking