as above folks im thinking of doing this at the min just wanna know the pros and cons really
how much work is needed and if the engine mounts are the same

 

I guess you've got an Escort, but as it's still an I4, for advice on the 2.3 I4 conversion have a hunt around the Ford Sierra Owners Club forum - several people on there have done it, and can tell you what to look out for.

 

yea sorry fella its a mk5 rs2000 but im putting all the running gear into my mk 6 van

 

Presumably the 2.3 out of a Galaxy or Scorpio?

 

im considering doing one shortly. good info on the 2.3 build on www.rs2000-16v.com

 

it will be the galaxy lump fella

mar k been on that site already fella thats where im getting the ideas from just wanna know if any other mods need doing

 

you will need a chip or mappable ecu to run it,

 

talkabout timing. im going to see a van with the galaxy lump inside.

few probs with it the poor running when giving it large few a sec or to then power comes through.

only happens when you put the foot down and when cold.

it has a chipped ecu got slight better.

but i agree you need mappable ecu to runn sweet.

unless you can getin to the stanard ecu a remap it.

will let you more once ive seen the van.

 

cheers fella what shape is the van
can you have a look at what petrol tank they are using for us cheers

 

no worrys .

its mk5 . with 2000 side skirts

big bumper on the rear same on front..

looking for a sleeper while i restore my turbo xr3i.

then sell it[he says]

 

should be bit of a handle full when running right

 

ok mate had a look at the van.

its running stanard fuel tank its been washed out . then petrol left in for few days then rince with fresh stuff. same with lines just flush petrol for a while.

 

the van has a flat spot and a company called red dot can remap the stanard ecu

to give max out put.

 

cool beans fella cheers