TheGoblinKing

Hi

I've been thinking of doing either the rs2000 converion or the 2.0 zetec on my 1.6 zetec. Just weighing up how much of an impact it will have on my next insurance quote. Currently 23 and paying £700.

I'd like to hear what difference it has made to people who have done the conversion not just on an escort but on other cars too. Should be able to give my self some kind of guide price from this info!


Thankyou!

SapphyMike

It would be alot easier doing the Zetec. Sure less power out of the box than the RS2000 engine, but you wont have to mess as much.

doga-ot

iTrader: (1)

rs2000 more power and alot more torque but as said 2.0 zetec is a straight forward engine and ecu transplant

WES

TheGoblinKing

Yeh, the zetec seems quite a primative engine too. Nice and easy to work on, Changed my first HG and clutch on it and found it really straight forward, also parts are 10 a penny. So I would like to do the 2.0 is it a really noticable jump in power?

SapphyMike

2.0 Zetec is 130bhp, the RS2000 is 150bhp. But there is more scope for getting power from the Zetec and you have alot less messing to do.

JOHNDQ

If your going RS2000 mate and using the MTX75 you will need the sub frame to as the back mount is different has a extra bit welded in! Also you will need all the Ingition module/wiring but you'll be happy with the performance if you do I run a MK5 RS2000 as a trackday car last time out went past a ST150 on the straight the old boys wouldn't believe me the engine is standard with over 100k lol