which is the best to go for?
rs1800, zetec s, or any suggestions but the rsturbo is unlikely coz of me insurance

 

rs1800 u mite as well turn away as they are insurnce group 15 ai think and a turbo is 16 lol , get a 1.6 mk3.5 16v fiesta and drop a 2.0ltr cheap and fun !

 

prob is i dont know anywhere near me that would be able to do specialist work like engine swaps otherwise id put a big engine in me KA!
big engine little car big fun!

 

Zetec-S is Group 8

Also has a fantastic engine for n/a tuning.

It's modern and reliable too

 

rs 1800

 

what sort of power am i likely to get out of a zetec s?
and from what upgrades?

 

XR2i 16v and then drop a Mondeo 2litre in it

 

170 on a Phase 2 engine for under 2k

Zetec-S would get my vote as well. Good handling, reliable newer than the others

 

can drop the 2.0ltr in to a mk3.5 fiesta si with the lest prob out of every other car , you dont need no specail tools i did it and im 17 was 16 when i did mine lol

 

luke, urs is a 1.8 u cheat lol,

get the zetec s, awsome handaling, then save pennys for the puma conversion,

 

ive got a zetec~s with a puma engine in it. i fitted the engine myself

 

what if i tuned the engine in the zetec s?
likely power? what would i have to put in to get it?

 

4-2-1 exhaust mainfold and nice system pref with a sportcat

The right cams for the job ( pm for details ), raised rev limit and a remap. With any luck will see 140-150 bhp. I'd recommend a phase two Z-s as the cam follower arrangement is more stable at higher rpm. However the cams are an arse to fit as the valve clearances need to be set with ground 'top hat' shims, so theres a bit of work to do there.

All that with T'bs you'd be seeing 170-180 plus, but you'd need a few bottom end revisions and new management

 

sound good for a little car! how much would that little lot cost du think?

 

RS1800 far superior car to the FRST.

 

for cams 4-2-1, zaust remap etc i'd budget

Cams £4-500
Zaust £270
4-2-1 £270
Sportcat £200

Cam fitting, valve clearances set properly with ground top hat shims - £3-400

Custom remap - not an off the shelf chip - £4-500?

So at least the thick end of two grand if not more.....you could go ARP rod bolts for safety but you wouldnt be revving lots more over standard unless you went the TB and wilder cams route

 

not bad for 150bhp+

 

Interesting. Why do you say that Stu?
Can you check your PMs as well please, ta

Mrs had an RS1800 for a while. Great car, loved it