Hi all I'm getting all ready to do a 1.8 silvertop conversion on my Mk4 Escort & was just wondering about using the 1.7 engine from a Puma. I know it's a popular conversion on the Fiesta Zetec-S, is this because it has VVT? Actually, not knowing much about these things, I have to ask - does it even have VVT?!?
If so I'd be interested to know if anyone has put this engine into a Mk4. I know nothing about how VVT works, only what it does, and that it's nice
Is it an electrical/electronic or mechanical system, ie can it be as simple to fit this engine as the Zetec & run it on carbs? Is it worth paying the extra (I'm sure it'll be harder to get hold of one) and would it be that much, or any, quicker than a 1.8 Zetec running 2.0 cams?
Thanks