hi guys,
im new on here,
just looking for some advice on an engine swap i have in mind for my mk1 focus. what i plan on doing is sticking the 2.3t saab aero engine in.i have the saab already so shouldnt cost much..apart from standalone ecu and other ancillaries. has anyone done this? anyone know if it will be possible??? help would be greatly appreciated!
malcolm

 

Anything is possible, depends how much money you have or how handy you are with a welder.

I'd look at building a Zetec turbo for amount of time, money and effort involved though!

 

a guy called Chip on here knows about the saab motors, but i have no idea if anyone has done it or not

 

zetec turbo? the st170 engine? i woulda thaught that that woulda been far more pricey. as i already have the saab doner car i shouldnt have to spend to much cash..hopefully. and yeah iv got time... just lost my licence for speeding in the company car. so cars gona be off the road for a little while.. im a apprentice mechanical engineer so yeah i would like a nice challenge

 

I'd be looking for an Insurance quote for the Faabus before you waste any time and money on it.

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insure it as the standard 1.6 focus? is that illegal, not declaring the engine change? but yeah it should fit and work in theory, i took some rough measurements n all seems okay, but yeah i dont want to through away money if it aint worth it..

 

Yes, very... and if the insurance company had reason to question it and discovered the Saab engine, then you'd have no chance of pretending you didn't know about it and get your arse battered by the copshop/court.


Cheers,
Grant

 

will it fit, yes, but will need a gearbox adaptor making like mtech have done but for FWD.
or custom shafts, mounts and selector from the saab.
not much gain, for little money a zetec can be turbo'd and produce well over 300bhp and over 400bhp for a bit more including forged pistons and rods.