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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 08:01 PM
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Will the 1.4 turbo Arbarth engine and box fit in 62 plate KA? OR is there a turbo that will fit on KA 1.2 engine?

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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 09:17 PM
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I take it your on about the fiat 500? In theory it should fit as the ka shares the same platform as the fiat.
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 09:24 PM
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Yeah, I knew that bit, I was just wondering if anyone had done it before or if there was anything else I can do to 'enhance' the lowly performance on the KA. I could just buy a Arbarth but that would be too easy!!!

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Old Dec 9, 2015 | 12:23 AM
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so many options it depends on how deep your wallet is from cossie to zetec turbo, 1.8 20vturbo vw power
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Old Dec 9, 2015 | 08:50 PM
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Hi Visa-Broke,
I was thinking more on the lines of fitting a Arbarth 1.4T engine and box as I was hoping it would be 'an easy fitment' or easier at least. I was hoping that someone had already done a conversion like this and could give me some pointers. If a zetec conversion is as easy then I am willing to look at that as well/instead of. I would like upwards of 120 bhp to start with, i suppose a zetec transplant would give options for the future if I wanted to mod further but what is involved with a zetec transplant, what about space dont realy want to cut metal at this stage?

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