hi ive just bought an rs2000 converted escort van and im lookin 2 get a litl more from the standard engine i have booked it in for a chip wat are other good reliable tuning tips for this engine without pushing it to the point were it blows up all the time. around 185bhp would be ample. thanks

 

To tell you the truth you will not see 185bhp without spending alot!

As far as i know keeping it a 2.0 you will need Jenvey ITB's or similar and standalone management.

I think 170 can be achieved by changing round the bottom end for a 2.3 galaxy/scorpio one but that involves some work on the block to mount to the 2.0 RS head and also the RS sump.

I have got an RS2K myself atm.

 

u would need to buy a megasquirt mangement og gsxr750 motorbike bodies mate

 

Don't bother, total waste of time and money. I have owned an RS 2000....

 

Cunt

 

Agreed tbh i decided not to bother with mine for that reason as after doing all the work i could have another cossie with the money spent lol

 

yup there not as cheap as people imagine

and if you chosse to go mad on one you either need deep pockets or a lot of patients etc

https://passionford.com/forum/restor...wheels-15.html

I am very patient

 

Such a shame Minirotty.

 

Don't get me wrong, they are fantastic cars, and very very under-rated, but to get any decent power out of them you are looking at spending 2k+, and IMHO you would be far better off starting from a better base. Just enjoy the car for what it is

 

Not really mate as I didnt break it, just got rid of a couple of bits

t/b's n omex - can be replaced when I have the time to finish the car mate.

 

collins power chip and keep the std airbox is my advice then maybe a decat system.. But dont waste any more cash on them. Should be good fun in a van though..

 

thanx alot guys ill post some pics when she finished ford imperial blue and focus rs alloys lowered all round it shud look the tits

 

lol

 

id stick with exhaust filter and chip, maybe a 2.3 if you can do most of it yourself

 

haha that is my van whoeva posted those pics that is actually it haha asif. were did u get the pics from?

 

Theres not many RS2000's I don't know of, sad enit

 

ive heard welding exhaust manifold flanges on outside and grinding them out is worth few bhp for next to nowth

 

Chip, filter, de-cat and some cams might get you to 170 or thereabouts depending on who's roolers your using

Get any decent power from a N/A car is nearly always going to cost more per BHP then on a turbo'd engine.

To get over 200BHP from this engine you will need head work, cams, throttle bodies, increased rev limit and management, fitting a 2.3 bottom end will make this slightly more easier

OR

Turbo the 2.3 and make some real power

Not cheap though, is any turbo car? but the 2.3 responds well to forced induction and many of the Cosworth owners dream of having a 2.3 Turbo in their rep mobiles

Chap in our group had a 2.3 Turbo making 300bhp and 360lb/ft @12psi with more to come if only the RS2000's 4x4 transfer box gears where not made out of crackers! Just dont ask how much it all cost him though!

Another point of note is that Cosworth* developed the 2.3 for Ford, so you may well Badge it up Cosworth if your brave enough!!

*Ref Grahame Robson in one of his books