hi what do i need to swap my 1.6 zetec to a 1.8 130 spec in my mk6 escort. cheers

 

i assume it drops straight in, will it run off my 1.6 ecu?

 

No, most unlikely. A 1800 engine needs more fuel then a 1600.
You can't change the ecu without the help from a dealer because of the anti-theft system.

 

ok so what ecu would be suitable?

 

anyone? x

 

anyone?

 

if u have a 1.6 now u assume its a 90
just put a K&N, decat and a shoddy cheap remap. that will be alot faster, easyer and simpler than an engine swap. and u will probably have more power in the end.
if ur gunna go for an engine swap why not go for an rs2000 2.0L

 

Yes although im pretty sure the decat, remap and k&n wont extract alot of power out of the 1.6 or can you prove otherwise?

 

A k&n, decat and remap will NOT give you 40bhp on a 1.6! you'll get 10bhp MAX.

Why would you put an rs2000 engine in when the 2.0 zetec is a much better choice?

 

i wouldnt bother with the rs2000 engine, dont wana change subframe as well. Plus zetec is much newer design than the I4. I just have the chance to buy a 130 spec 1.8 and i guess it will be less work as i wont have to change water pump, sump and pickup pipe.

And yes a 40bhp increase (nearly 50%) from a de-cat and remap does seem VERY optimistic!

 

A suitable ecu is the original 1.8 ecu that goes along with the engine. You would need the engine, the wiring loom and the ecu. It wont start because of the anti-theft system and must be "unlocked" by the dealer, if possible at all - check first.
Or you can use an after-market ecu, that would also require an engine loom (hand-made).

 

i know i can keep the original loom for the 1.6 its just the ecu.