The Ford Galaxy 2.3 shares a similar block to the RS2000 16v and it can be used to convert the RS2k to 2.3 without too much grief.

the 2.3 Scorpio has the engine in the 'wrong' way round and the dipstick and crankcase breather are in the wrong place.

The Galaxy block is made with the intension of using balancer shafts that spin at twice engine rpm and sap BHP
The Galaxy sump will cause clearance problems for the RS2k starter motor.

Galaxy engine is 10:1 CR
RS2000 engine is 10.5:1 CR

RS2000 head fitted to a Galaxy 2.3 block with Galaxy head gasket will give a CR of 11.8:1 ideal for LPG

The Galaxy block will need some mods to fit the RS2k sump.

Galaxy block with 2 litre front 'horse shoe' fitted



2 litre block showing difference



skanky 2.3 balancer shafts etc



RS 2000 sump on Galaxy 2.3 block showing potential for oil leaks !



Fix for problem, machine block and insert with new metal.



You WILL HAVE to block this hole up that used to feed the original balancer shafts, I used 1/8 BSP plug.



Pic showing parts needed from 2 litre bottom end.



You will need the half moon casting, oil pump chain and oil pump tensioner along with the sump baffle and oil pick up pipe.

Any questions just ask

Mark