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converting a mk 4 escort to 2.0 zetec

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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basically, i posted this in the general section but have not got many replies. I want to know how much work is involved, all the components I need, etc etc. Was thinking about getting a mondeo donor car (suggestions if otherwise) but other suggestions are welcome? Any guides/tips also would be good. Would I be better off going for a different engine such as a 1.8 zetec/1.6 rs turbo? If the 2.0 litre is not much more work to fit over a 1.8 then I will go for that, thanks
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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best off to get a complete donor car and sell on what you dont need it is slightly easer to fit a 1.8, i would suggest finding a complete rs1800 fiesta or a mk5 xr3i 130 brake, currently doing this to a mk3, most of the mounting solutions you can find on my mates site www.zetecturbo.com
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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i got a full rs 1800 breaking pm me if interested its still complete
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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thank you sirs, will do some reading and decide what to do; 1800 definately looks best. g1234; thanks for the offer but if this goes ahead, it will be when I get my bonus in june
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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yeah defo a 1.8 zetec 130, only 6bhp off the 2.0 and easier to fit....
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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alright cheers for that, 1.8 looks better option, just thinking of extra torque that 2.0 provides, was only differences in my mind but won't be pulling much when it's all stripped out was thinking, do you REALLY have to change around waterpumps and such on a 1.8 conversion? And will the 1.8 box go into my engine bay? Cheers

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