Originally Posted by
axle
Hi all
I am thinking of fitting St 170 engine to my lotus 7 I have seen a few on e-bay they seem all have covered 60-80k miles
1) Should I be worried as long as I change the timing belt?
2) Is the black top better than silver top?
Your response will be greatly appreciated
Regards axle

the 170 engines are very reliable when properly serviced and maintained. I would consider putting the 2.0 duratec in your lotus though, as they're around 30kg lighter.
what gearbox are you planning on using?