Hi all, Im new to the forum.
As the title suggests, should I buy the BOX CS1 from Chippower for my fiesta? Has anyone tried this? How hard is it to do? Is it reversible?
Im not an expert on working on cars but I can do a few small things...
From what I gathered it SHOULDN'T be a very hard job to do but Im scared Ill screw something up since I have to mess around with a sensor and probably some other stuff.

Thanks for the help.

 

Looking at what it is, you'll be better off pouring some snake oil in the engine

 

I'll sell you a plastic box with some resistors and a nest of wires inside for half the price! Even better, its wireless. It'll achieve the same power gain, with none of the engine melting risks

 

So its bullsh*t?
I thought It could work since my car is CFi. Plus it has a OBD port which I didnt know these could have. So it means it has an ECU right?

 

that type of shite is what it is fools ecu thinkn engine is cold so choke is stuck on ie wasten petrol... aload of shite... if your wantn more power id stick a aftermarket pannel air filter on it that will give you more power fact

 

I currently have the engine like this. Took the pipe from the air box off so I could get more induction noise (and more power?). What Would I get from a K&N filter? How about headers and porting the intake manifold? Would any of these things get me to like 70hp or more? 😬

 

a k & n should add about 5 to 10 bhp.. that engine is really a xflow and if you really wanted to keep it id scrap single injection off for twin 40s and good camshaft kit and 4 branch manifold that will see it up closer to 100bhp

 

Wouldn't that be a downgrade? Going from Injection to carburetors? It would also be a really hard swap no?
What would a good camshaft kit be?

 

Defo not a downgrade mate as the single point injection is shite.. carb swop is simple enough with right parts.. a camshaft kit and duplex timing gear kit would be what you need..

 

I see. For that price tho im better off swaping a RS1800 engine in it. I've seen some for sale on eBay.

 

I think you are going to be very lucky to find a good RS1800 engine for sale and if you do it will cost a lot more than the upgrades that have been suggested to you It would not be an easy swap and it would cost quite a lot as you would need to get the work done by a Ford specialist.

 

Then what other swaps should I be looking into? Ones that sound good, make power and wont destroy the wallet?

 

Then what other swaps should I be looking into? I kind wanted something to make some power (not like 500) and have a deep note to it but I really dont know many engines to put in it. Most are probably really expensive ಠಗಠ

 

Unless you really want a project to do, or are really attached to that mk3. Best bet sell it and just buy a quicker car

 

I like it way to much to sell it. And using it as a project too was always a dream of mine as well.

 

Fair enough then.

Maybe look for a 1.6 cvh lump. that'll get you just over 100bhp untuned and should be quite an easy swap.

Also there is plenty of people out there who have converted them with zetec / ST170 lumps , so thats also an option.

I'd love a mk2 Fiesta with some form of 2.0 fitted

 

Whats a lump?? Sorry Im not from the UK

 

Ha, sorry lump = engine.

 

How about a puma 1.7 swap? The Puma is based on the MK4....the engine bay size is similar....perhaps a bit more eletronics.
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Wey thats it if you power stick a zetec in it were u from?

 

ive got a 1700cc puma engine and box for sale there 125 bhp stock im sure good engines asking £250.00

 

good shout, I always forget about that engine!

 

My only beef with it is the sound....I have seen some with aftermarket exhaust and they sound like motorcycles...😬

Im from Portugal for those asking!