Originally Posted by
CarbonRick
Completely agree, go for the 1.8 or 2.0, they're both a good starting place.
You should be able to pick up the engine cheap enough, though the 2.0 comes with a superior gearbox IMHO.
I meant sell the whole car and buy a new one.
Insurance on a moded 1.6 and the cash to do it will be far more money than buying a 1.8 or 2.0 focus that will have more power than a "tuned 1.6" and keeping it standard.
If thats not an option, then id say dont waste your money and save it towards a "better" car when you can afford it.
All your doing modding a 1.6 is throwing money down the drain and getting very little bhp back for it. As well as devaluing the car when you come to sell it.